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From desert races to mountain marathons, our kit picks
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United Kingdom
30 October 2021 , United Kingdom
Original Mountain Marathon (OMM)
Looking to strike the right balance between warmth and weight is difficult when conditions on the OMM can vary between wet and wild at one extreme and decidedly chilly, even freezing, at the other. [Photo:Mark Lockett]
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United Kingdom
9 January 2022 , United Kingdom
The Spine Race
Named after its venue – the “Backbone of England” – the Spine Race follows the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm. Participants have seven days to complete the 268 mile course, carrying their shelter, sleeping bags, clothing, food, cooking kit, etc. with them. [Photo:Simon Harrod]
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Canada
6 February 2022 , Canada
Yukon Arctic Ultra
The Yukon Arctic Ultra race travels the routes of the gold rush era of the mid 1800s, which were first connected by the 1984 Yukon Quest dog sled race. [Photo:BLM]
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Finland
11 February 2022 , Finland
Rovaniemi 150
Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland in the Finnish arctic (and a popular venue for viewing the Northern Lights and meeting Santa) is also the start and finish point of an extraordinarily cold race in mid-February. [Photo:Ray García]
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United States
27 February 2022 , United States
Iditarod Invitational
The Iditarod Trail Invitational is the most remote and longest winter ultra marathon in the world, taking place in February or March every year. Competitors can travel by bike or ski, or can even run the 350 or 1100 mile courses. [Photo:BLM]
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Morocco
25 March 2022 , Morocco
Marathon des Sables
The Marathon des Sables is the original desert foot race. It covers approximately 230km in the Moroccan desert, and each participant must carry his or her own rucksack containing food, sleeping bag and clothes. [Photo:Ian Corless]
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United Kingdom
10 May 2022 , United Kingdom
TGO Challenge
The TGO Challenge is a unique, annual, self-supported walk in the Highlands of Scotland, starting on the west coast between Ardrishaig and Torridon and finishing on the east coast between Arbroath and Fraserburgh. [Photo:summonedbyfells]
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Iceland
3 June 2022 , Iceland
Viking Ultra Iceland
The ‘little brother’ of the Fire & Ice Ultra, billed as an introduction to multi-day racing…but as the Fire & Ice is one of the toughest races in the world, this is still something to take seriously! Over three days, competitors cross 125km of Icelandic terrain, carrying everything they need. [Photo:Felix Haller]
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United Kingdom
2 July 2022 , United Kingdom
Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon
The Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon is a wonderful two-day Lakeland event, which is deservedly popular. Expect early summer mountain conditions, but, as always, you can encounter tough-going mountain weather. [Photo:Mark Lockett]
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Iceland
29 August 2022 , Iceland
Fire & Ice Ultra
Billed as Iceland’s Toughest Foot Race – and confirmed by those who’ve done it as one of the World’s toughest – the Fire & Ice Ultra takes 6 days to cross 250km of volcanic ash, glacial rivers, barren rock, grassy meadows, and everything else the Icelandic terrain can possibly throw at you. [Photo:Felix Haller]
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United Kingdom
17 September 2022 , United Kingdom
Mourne Mountain Marathon
The Mourne Mountain Marathon is a two-day event held in Northern Ireland. Teams of two people must be totally self-sufficient for the two days. Expect early autumn mountain conditions, but, as always, you can encounter tough-going mountain weather. [Photo:Stephen Lavery]
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South Africa
15 October 2021 , South Africa
Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon (KAEM)
The South African Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon (KAEM) is a seven-day self-sufficient race covering 250km of sandy desert and rocky, mountainous outcrops. One stage of 80km is run over a complete day and night. [Photo:Rad Dougall]
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