ARCHIVED RACE: Mystery Mountain Marathon & 12-Miler @ Fort Mountain State Park, Chatsworth, GA, USA on 14 October 2012

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Join us in North Georgia for an awesome trail race on a stunningly beautiful but challenging course, including technical trails and long, extended climbs, over and around Fort Mountain. You will be treated to great scenic views and the interesting features of Fort Mtn State Park, including the mysterious stone wall built on the mountain […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Arkansas 20K @ Benton High School Cook Field House, Benton, AR, USA on 15 September 2012

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The Arkansas 20K is a challenging, hilly course, that starts in front of the Benton High School Cook Field House on Border Street. The course then follows Sevier Street through downtown Benton, past the historic Saline County Courthouse, through residential areas, across the Sevier Street bridge over Interstate 30, and through additional residential areas. After […]

ARCHIVED RACE: 5th Annual GO RUN @ University of South Alabama – Moulton Tower/Mitchell Center Lawn, Mobile, AL, USA on 15 September 2012

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5th Annual GO RUN (GO for Gynecologic Oncology)5K run and 1 mile fun run/walk will be held on Sept. 15th on the University of South Alabama’s campus. This event raises awareness about GYN Cancers and funding for GYN Cancer Research at the USA Mitchell Cancer Institute. Teams are encouraged for participations. Awards given in several […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Run to the Top @ McKinley Park, Tacoma, WA, USA on 14 July 2012

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Now is a good time to start adding hills to your training program…because this run is a little bit hilly!

Run to the Top is a chip-timed 5k at McKinley Park. The course winds around the park and from from bottom to top/top to bottom!

Afterward we’ll meet up for post-race celebrations, prizes, and food […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Dedham 10k & Fun Run @ Dedham Playing Fields, Dedham near Colchster, Essex, UK on 23 September 2012

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Join us for the 21st Dedham 10k . A breathtaking run around beautiful Constable Country near Colchester, Essex. Easily accessible from the A12. Great facilities plus fete and post run entertainment. Also 3k Fun Run .

ARCHIVED RACE: Leith Hill Action Group 10k trail run @ Surrey Hills Business Park, Sheephouse Lane,, Wotton, Nr Dorking, Surrey, UK on 01 July 2012

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Hilly, challenging off-road run around the trails of Leith Hill, the highest point in South East England. The route passes through the beautiful Leith Hill countryside through woodland, up Leith Hill with its fabulous 360 degree views, through the quaint hamlet of Broadmoor before following the Tillingbourne stream through a lush valley past a waterfall […]

ARCHIVED RACE: The Pain Barrier @ Parkwood 4×4, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England on 01 December 2012

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The Pain Barrier at Parkwood is a 10km mud race set amongst 100 acres of off roading wood and parkland. The course twists and turns across a variety of terrain so you’ll find yourself running along muddy tracks and open fields, through woodland, across ponds and water obstacles and tackling steep hills and ravines. When […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Purbeck Marathon @ Swanage Bay, Swanage, Dorset, England on 16 September 2012

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The Purbeck Marathon Sept 16th 2012

Brand new for 2012, a marathon in the Purbeck Hills. Predominantly offroad, this will be a very challenging marathon with 2000 feet of climbs. The spectacular views will more than make up for the pain! The start & finish will be in Swanage Bay which has fantastic views across […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race @ Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA on 14 June 2012

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3 Days, 3 Mountains, 60 Miles. All within 25 minutes from downtown Chattanooga, TN.

Fri – 18 Miles – Raccoon Mountain Sat – 22 Miles – Lookout Mountain Sun – 20 Miles – Signal Mountain

This is not for beginners or hikers. If you cannot comfortably run 20 miles on moderately difficult trails holding a […]

ARCHIVED RACE: The Hurt @ Peaslake Rec., Nr. Guildford, Surrey, UK on 29 September 2012

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The second Hurt of the year! 12k or 24k trail run through The Hurtwood Forest, up and over the Greensand Ridge. Expect steep climbs, technical descents and fantastic views! It may just hurt…

ARCHIVED RACE: Forest Glen Trail Run @ Forest Glen Preserve, Westville, IL, USA on 20 October 2012

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The Forest Glen Preserve is a beautiful beech-maple and oak-hickory forested Nature Preserve. The race will coincide with peak fall foliage. The race is a fundraiser for the Vermilion County Conservation District Foundation and all registration fees go directly to the Foundation. The 5-mile course wanders along streams and the Vermilion River. The course is […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Brown Willy Run @ Jamaica Inn, Bolventor, Launceston, Cornwall, England on 01 January 2013

The Brown Willy Run is held on New Year’s Day as an informal celebration of running. It’s a run, not a race. However, there is a memento for all runners, and a perpetual trophy for the first man and the first lady home. The run starts at Jamaica Inn on Bodmin Moor at 11 o’clock. […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Aberystwyth Twin Peaks Challenge – Ras Dau Gopa @ Aberystwyth Bandstand, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales on 14 October 2012

The race is just over 6 miles and is run on a variety of surfaces to offer something for all runners to get their teeth into. Map reference: SN 596819 Lat: 52.41702 Long: -4.06584

Starting on the promenade and heading south, the route circles through the harbour before taking on the first of the hill […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Wagga Wagga Trail Marathon Running Weekend @ Wagga Wagga Beach, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia on 18 August 2012

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The running weekend is 18-19 August, a 5 km run on the 18th and the other runs on the 19th. The marathon distance, 42.195 km, based on the magnificent Wiradjuri walking track around the city of Wagga Wagga, and is about 95% off-road. It begins at Wagga Wagga beach, a sandy bank of the Murrumbidgee […]

ARCHIVED RACE: MD HEAT Race @ Patapsco State Park, Elkridge, MD, United States on 15 July 2012

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25k (16 miles) all trail. No loops. One long trail run on varying terrain, mostly forest shaded. Everything from rock scrambling uphills to single track downhills, to mountain bike havens and as few fireroads as possible in order to get you back on lovable dirt enlightenment. My guess is ~2000+ ft elevation. The trails are […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Black Hills 100 @ Woodle Field, Sturgis, SD, United States on 23 June 2012

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The Black Hills 100 includes race distances of 50M, 100K and 100M on the Centennial Trail in the Black Hills of South Dakota. All three distances follow an out and back course, beginning and ending in legendary Sturgis, home of the world famous Sturgis motorcyle rally. The course is almost entirely single-track trail, with the […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Osmotherly Show Fell Race @ Osmotherly Show Ground, Thimbelby, North Yorkshire, UK on 04 August 2012

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A great introduction to fell racing and a great afternoon out for the family at a traditional country farming show. The race is marked throughout, well marshalled, and is run on rough tracks which provide good running, including a unique opportunity to run through a private estate. The distance is about 5.5 miles and includes […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Bingley Show Trail Race @ Myrtle Park, Bingley, West Yorkshire, United Kindgom on 21 July 2012

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Now an established event, this is a scenic and undulating trail race of approx 3 miles on public footpaths around Bingley and St Ives Estate open to runners over the age of 16.

Come along and enjoy a family day out at one of the north’s premier agricultural shows. If you pre-enter the race, you […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Pen y Fan Race 2012 @ middle of nowhere, Brecon, Powys, Wales on 14 July 2012

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3.5 miles of agony – do not do this race! It gets worse… Pen y Fan is the first half of the Brecon Fans Race Weekend, with the Fan y Big Horseshoe on the Sunday – clearly intended for masochists and the deranged. If for any reason you feel the need to run Pen y […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Man v Horse @ Local Hills, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, Wales on 09 June 2012

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The Man Versus Horse Marathon has been taking place since 1980 when a group of men in a local pub were arguing over whether people or ponies were fastest on the hills. After 25 years, a man finally beat a horse by running the mountainous course in 02:05.00.

ARCHIVED RACE: APEX Physical Therapy Mini-Triathlon @ Wendell Moore Park, LaGrange, KY, United States on 08 September 2012

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Our USAT sanctioned Mini-Triathlon is held on September 8th at Wendell Moore Park. The event includes a 400-meter pool swim, a 10-mile bike ride on a non-closed road course and a 3K run that includes firm surfaces and cross-country segments. The race costs $45.00 per individual and $75.00 for three-person teams. Non-USAT members must add […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Duddon Valley Fell Race @ The Newfield Inn, Broughton in Furness, Cumbria, England on 09 June 2012

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Long Duddon on 9 June 2012 at 11.15 from The Newfield Inn, Seathwaite LA20 6ED. 18 mile, 6000′ ascent fell race taking in Harter Fell, Hardknott, Little Stand, Three Shires, Swirl How, Dow Crag and Caw. Category A fell race under FRA rules. Full body cover must be carried. Some navigational skill or fell racing […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Blue Ridge Marathon – America’s Toughest Road Marathon @ Blue Ridge Parkway, Roanoke, VA, USA on 20 April 2013

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The 2012 course includes 3,620 feet of total elevation gain and 7,234 feet of total elevation change. Kind of gives new meaning to runner’s high.

The uphill portions will test each runner’s strength and endurance while the equally challenging downhill sections are sure to weed out those who are unprepared. The breathtaking views and stunning […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Valley of Fire Marathon @ Valley of Fire State Park, Logandale, NV, USA on 17 November 2012

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Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k in the unique and breathtaking beautiful Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada. Just an hour north of Vegas, it’s a gem in the desert. Marathon and Beyond Magazine called this race “the most beautiful in America – perhaps in the world…” Super scenic and incredibly challenging, the route […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Laugavegur Ultra Marathon @ The southern highlands of Iceland, From Landmannalaugar to Thorsmork, Iceland on 14 July 2012

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Laugavegur Ultra Marathon is a 55 km mountain race that will take place for the 16th time on Saturday July 14th 2012. Registration is open but closes on June 30th.

Laugavegur is located in the southern highlands of Iceland and connects the nature reserves Landmannalaugar and Thorsmork. Due to its location, Laugavegur is serviced for […]