2017 Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race -Pondering the Podium

Race director Shane Ohly, who resurrected the iconic event in 2012, assesses the likely contenders in the 2017 Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race™. The start list for the 2017 Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race™ is crammed with talent and experience, and the race south over the mountainous spine of Wales at the end of May is likely…

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Salomon launch Sunset Series

Keep your eyes on the horizon this summer as Salomon launch their new Salomon Sunset Series. What? Each of the four events in the Sunset Series involves a gentle 10km run on a scenic route while chasing a British sunset. Each run will end at a viewpoint where, weather permitting, you’ll be able to watch…

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Salomon Introduces S/LAB ME:sh – First-of-its-Kind Customisable Footwear

Running shoes are tailor-made for runners’ specific feet and created in local markets Inspired by world’s best trail runner, Kilian Jornet, footwear will be available June 1 in France. ANNECY, FRANCE — In 2008, Salomon athlete Kilian Jornet asked designers in the company’s Footwear R&D department if it was possible to build a trail running…

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A New Season for Pertex

Pertex. If you don’t know what it is you’ve probably seen it on your or other trail/ultra runners  clothing. In the pursuit of going lighter, Pertex is a family of UK developed materials, used by many trail running and wider outdoor brands of choice in the development of their wind-shells, hard-shells and insulation garments. Outside…

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Running special at Buxton Adventure Festival

THE BUXTON Adventure Festival is holding a special running event, supported by Montane, on Wednesday, 10th May, at the Buxton Opera House Pavilion Arts Centre. Weekend joggers through to hard-training competitors are set for an inspiring evening with the story of 1940s/50s revolutionary runner Emil Zátopek, told by journalist and author Richard Askwith. Emil’s achievements…

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OMM – Location Update

The OMM or Original Mountain Marathon was started in 1968 by Gerry Charnley to test competitor’s abilities in the mountains. Gerry wanted to set up a race that combined running, orienteering, hill walking & an overnight camp. Skills required for anyone entering the UK mountains. This ethos of self-reliance means competitors are on their own to…

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British World 24-HR Champs Team Selected

Ahead of the IAU World 24 Hour Championships taking place in Belfast on July 1st – 2nd, British Athletics have announced their 10 strong team to take on the best in the world. Heading up the Senior men’s team; Robbie Britton – 2015 World and European Bronze medalist, Pat Robbins who took 7th in 2015…

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Killian Journet joins 2017 Salomon Glen Coe Skyline field

Salomon Glen Coe Skyline™ 2017, the UK’s most prestigious mountain running event and one of only three EXTREME rated Skyrunner® World Series races globally, has once again attracted a world-class field including the undisputed world number one, Kilian Jornet. Jornet, a Spanish trail runner and ski-mountaineer is considered the best endurance athlete on the planet.…

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Lifesystems & OMM

Outdoor and survival-accessory brand Lifesystems is celebrating its ongoing partnership with the Original Mountain Marathon (OMM) by launching its biggest competition ever. An exciting opportunity for all outdoor enthusiasts or adventure racers, Lifesystems is offering one lucky winner the chance to get their hands on not only 2 tickets for an OMM event of their…

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