There’s a good reason as to why ultra trail runs are getting to be more renowned over the year. There is something concerning the call of the wild in which makes you out of your head, and motivates you to test out your limits.
It doesn’t matter how much you like big-city marathons, keeping track of cracks on the sidewalk won’t ever quite compare well to racing through canyons and streams in the forests. There is something regarding running in the wild- the landscapes, the range of terrain- which simply breeds camaraderie.
Regardless of whether you’re racing from the mountains of British Columbia or the Hawaiian jungle, an ultra trail run provides an extreme, life-changing experience, a break out of the rat-race, and a new point of view in the world, completely mixing a love for intense sports with an interest for the outdoors.
Ultra Trail Cape Town
At last the option to run an ultra in the mountains surrounding CapeTown has come to fruition. The only race of its kind that takes place on, andaround, one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World – Table Mountain. High altitudes are not a factor, but variable terrain, the chance of testy weather and technical ascents make this a superb challenge underfoot. Glorious sea-, city- and mountain-vistas, produce an extra challenge when keeping eyes on the terrain is a better idea than taking in the enticing scenery.
Ultra Trail Mount Fuji
The natural beauty of running 168km around Mount Fuji is a pleasant surprise to many who may not have included it as an automatic choice as one of the races to do before you hang your ultra shoes up for good. The well-manicured mountain trails, footpaths, and roads link up for an fantastic course. Beware the rain though as things can notch up quickly on the difficulty factor as underfoot conditions turn to mud. Mount Fuji itself and the whole Japanese experience make this a not-to-be-missed race for any ultra trail runner.
Ultra Trail Torres Del Paine – Patagonia Chile
South America delivers on adventure in such a big way and at the Southern tip of the continent you can take part in a race with one of the most unique backdrops you’ll ever be fortunate enough to experience. The racing takes runners through ‘bonsai’ forests, past glaciers, alongside incredible turquoise colored lakes, and most impressively, under the majestic Torres Del Paine peaks. An experience to savor.