The Badwater 135 is on the cusp of sanity. Starting at the lowest point in the continental United States at -282 feet below sea level, participants run over several mountain ranges through Death Valley befor the final climb to the Portals of Mt Whitney. Oh, ya,,,,one more thing…they do it during the hottest part of [...]
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The Leadville 100 is a classic trail ultramarathon in a classic town. Founder, Ken Clouber, really knows how to throw a party… check out the [...] Lot’s of climbing in the coastal mountains, old growth redwoods, and steep canyons outside San Franciso make this one tough race that is worthy of a “Championship Event.” Single tracks, fire roads, and a lot’s of hills give this course variety which tests all runner’s strengths and weaknesses. This is a flyover of the Endurance Challenge 50K Race in Marin and includes maps and profiles of the [...] This race, in Washington County, MA, was inspired by John F. Kennedy’s support of Teddy Rosevelt’s assertion, that to remain commissioned, military officers should be able to travel 50 Miles, on foot, in less than 20 hours. This lead to the first JFK 50 in 1963 which is one of the oldest Ultra Marathons in the United [...] The Leadville 100 Bike Race began after the Trail Run cemented itself as a world class ultra marathon worthy to be included in a serious runner’s “tick list.” Ken Clouber started the run after mining went bust in the 80s and the town needed a boost. Both events cover similar territory but vary slightly [...] Headlands 100 from The Endurables on Vimeo. The Headlands 100 route consists of four 25 mile loops which pass through the Rodeo Beach Start/Finish area. After racers complete a loop, they switch directions and run the opposite way. This should enable some great “high fives” during the day. The course also has over 20,000 feet of ascent!!! *note [...] For more info, check out this Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc Wiki Your Google Earth Browser |
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