Namibia’s sweeping desert and mountainous landscape is host to a multi-day trail run, traversing the country’s southern border. The arid backdrop of the Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park encompasses the 200km route … Read more

The Gralloch Gravel Race is held in May against a stunning backdrop of the Scottish Borders in South-West Scotland. The race course sets out from Gatehouse of Fleet before weaving … Read more

The Mac Mac ultra race takes place on this part of the North Eastern Drakensberg Escarpment in South Africa at the end of June each year, using the Fanie Botha Trail … Read more

The Tankwa Trek is a four-stage mountain bike stage race held annually in the Tankwa Karoo region of South Africa in early-mid February. Riders compete in teams of two or … Read more

Those looking for the centre of the running world may find it midway through the Rwenzori Marathon course at the Equator in South-West Uganda. The 42km and 21km distances make … Read more

The Otter African Trail Race is an October 2-day ultramarathon between George and Knysna, two towns on South Africa’s coastal Garden Route. Runners navigate coastal paths, beach, tarmac and narrow … Read more

Held on rolling country lanes 30 miles west of London, the Marlow Half Marathon is one of the signature challenges late-season racing in an Autumnal setting on the first weekend … Read more

Nedbank and Mlilwane Game Sanctuary host the Imvelo Imvelo MTB Classic, one of the oldest MTB events in Eswatini. The race is set to happen on the early June within … Read more

The annual Marlow 5-mile Road Race takes place in mid-May, providing an early season fixture on the Thames. A flat course tours through town in a single loop, with a … Read more

Beginning in April, Maverick Race host a series of trail races that take place across England and Wales at eighteen different venues. The events come series come in two types, … Read more

Scheduled to take place on the final Saturday of July, the Brighton Pier Open Water Swim is a 1200m, timed race around the historic Brighton Palace Pier. Starting on the … Read more

Some time has passed since the Lost and Found gravel grinder, which took place in early June. As a roadie venturing off the tarmac, I was not so sure how to … Read more

When it comes to fulfilling potential, clearing barriers to progress has been the first measure for Craig “Crowie” Alexander, a three-time Ironman champion from Cronulla, a suburb south of Sydney. … Read more

The idea of entering protected areas with a slice of speed and vigour is nothing new. Recent trail running exploits along the Appalachian Trail have become infamous, while new national parks generate interest by … Read more

Only a downpour in Bavaria can last 1500m, 40km and 10km. For those gathered at the lakeside for the Sixtus Schliersee Alpentriathlon at 11am on Sunday 19th June 2016, there … Read more

Launched earlier this year through a short tour through Norway, IGO Adventures are on a mission to test human mental and physical ability through exceptional adventure races. Challenge, Wilderness, Diversity, Camaraderie and Philanthropy are the … Read more

The Zugspitz Ultratrail is one heck of an assault, with five start points at the foot Germany’s highest mountain, the hallowed Zugspitz. Standing at a peak elevation of 2962m on … Read more

Though running races are hard to come by in Zimbabwe, a handful continue to draw international appeal. The Victoria Falls Marathon is one such race, wrapped around the country’s most … Read more

The regal grounds of the Windsor Great Park are a sought after place for a autumn run, just in time to capitalise on  some end-of-season form. Speckled with mature oaks … Read more

Held for the 30th time on July 25th 2015, the Swiss Alpine Marathon is one of Switzerland’s most prestigious mountain trail races. What’s perhaps most impressive about event is its sheer … Read more