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The Dinosaur Valley, put on by The Active Joe in Texas, offers distances from 25K to 100 miles. The start-finish area was a vibrant mix of music, amazing volunteers and well-organized crew areas.

Discover the best websites for finding your next marathon, half marathon, ultra, 5K, and trail races. Complete guide with reviews and links to top race registration platforms.

Who are the most inspirational ultra runners? RunSpirited will unveil its eighth annual list of the most inspirational ultra runners of the year in December.

Many ultra runners want to turn their passion for the sport into becoming a race director. Learn how Chris Barnwell of Blaze Trails Running did exactly that. Discover what it takes to turn a trail and ultra running passion into directing races.

Ultra runners often want to challenge themselves while also enjoying a race. When looking for my Western States qualifier, I sought a fun yet challenging 100K. Here's how to pick out a 100K ultra that will challenge you but be rewarding.

Race director Becki Jones of Dirty Soles Trail Races saw an opportunity. And with that she jumped into race directing, creating trail races for road runners in Alabama near the Pinhoti Trail.

Runners who develop strong mental toughness often have successful races. These specific training strategies are geared toward all runners — from beginners to novice to experienced — along with race day tips for everyone.

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.

Briston Rains gives back to trail and ultra runners by creating unique trail races in Texas with his Texas Outlaw Running Company.

Timed running races offer a different set of physical and mental challenges for runners. Here is how to adjust your training for timed races, including an emphasis on aerobic capacity and muscular endurance over pure speed.