An ultramarathon is a footrace longer than the traditional marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres (26 mi 385 yd). The sport of running ultramarathons is called ultra running or ultra distance running.

Plan your next ultra marathon with this complete event calendar for North American ultra running events including trail races and road races.

Aug 20, 2021 · An ultramarathon is a run that covers a distance longer than that of a standard road marathon—therefore, any run longer than 26.2 miles or 42.195 kilometers is an ultramarathon.

Jun 8, 2023 · Ultramarathons come in various distances, with most events classified as different race distances. The most common ultra distances are the 50k, 100k, and 100-mile races. These races are …

Feb 3, 2025 · Tempted to break beyond the 26.2-mile limit of a marathon? Here’s your ultimate guide on how to enter the world of the ultramarathon.

May 1, 2025 · Here's our full guide on ultra marathons, covering everything from how long an ultra race can be to how best to recover. Let's dive in!

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Aug 19, 2023 · An ultramarathon is a long-distance running race that exceeds the official marathon distance of 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers). It is a test of endurance and mental fortitude, pushing …

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Aug 3, 2021 · What is an Ultramarathon? Essentially, an ultramarathon is anything longer than a marathon (ie. 26.2 miles). However, there are typically four distances in the ultramarathon distance: …