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Highlights from the 2025 UTMB include Tom Evans' victory after back to back DNFs, Ruth Croft completing a unique Triple Crown, Jim Walmlsey's late surge to win OCC and more.

After the New River Trail 50K was canceled in 2020 due to COVID, Melissa Londry took it upon herself to continue the race as a way to unite the ultra running community in Southwest Virginia.

The 2025 Western States race was an epic showdown, with first-time winners on both the men's and women's sides. There were many story lines before the big day, and now there are many more. Here are some questions in the aftermath of the race.

The 2025 Western States boasts a highly competitive men's field and strong women runners battling for the top spots. Here's a look at the top competitors, story lines to watch and more in a Q&A with race expert Andy Jones-Wilkins.

Rod Farvard is on a Western States quest this year as he returns to Western States, following his breakout performance in 2024 when he finished second overall with the third-fastest time ever at the historic race.

Heather Jackson, a HOKA-sponsored athlete, made a successful transition from elite triathlon to ultra running champion.

Conquer the World race director Steven Estremera has created a niche of trail and ultra running in upstate New York, focusing on challenging mountain races.

The trail and ultra running community is welcoming, passes knowledge down from experienced to new runners and is incredibly supportive.

The Canyons-UTMB 50K is part of the race weekend that also offers 100-miler, 100K and 25K options. The 50K course has roughly 5,000 feet of elevation gain on a mix of smooth California dreamin’ single track, along with some rocky sections and several miles on roads between the start-finish area and the trails.

Elite ultra runners Rod Farvard and Lotti Brinks preview the Canyons-UTMB race, new Hoka Mafate X trail shoes, impact of carbs on performance and more.