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From desert races to mountain marathons, our kit picks
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United Kingdom
26 October 2024 , 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
12 January 2025 , United Kingdom
The Winter Spine Race
Named after its venue – the “Backbone of England” – the Winter 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
14 February 2025 , 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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United States
23 February 2025 , 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
4 April 2025 , 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
8 May 2025 , 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
25 May 2024 , 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
6 July 2024 , 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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17 August 2024 , Switzerland
Swiss International Mountain Marathon
Teams must be totally self-sufficient for the two days of this race, which first took place in 1976. A good night's sleep can make all the difference to your results, so you'll need to choose a sleeping bag and clothing suitable for alpine summer nights at around 2000m.
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Iceland
26 August 2024 , 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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South Africa
12 September 2024 , 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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United Kingdom
21 September 2024 , 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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United States
22 September 2024 , United States
Grand to Grand Ultra
The Grand-to-Grand Ultra is a high-desert, self-support footrace crossing Arizona and Utah and starting from the north rim of the Grand Canyon at 1629 meters and finishing on Grand Staircase at an altitude of 2651 meters. The course covers approximately 171 miles (275 km) spread over 6 stages. Photo: Kaibab National Forest, Arizona]
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