Run to Save Takayna Ultra
Takayna Trail is a celebration of trail and ultra running with a purpose. An epic way to explore and save the beauty of Takayna!The Takayna...
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10TEN10
Jan 23, 2021
Claremont, Ireland
Feb 1, 2021
Claremont, Ireland
After his son Hank died, Ian Lawton fell into a dark place. “I focused on everyone but myself. I had always struggled with my weight, but in the 8 years since his death, I really didn’t give a crap about myself. I stood back and watched out of the corner of my eye as I became more and more overweight, finding my comfort in food. I was going to die. “Up until May 2018 I weighed 350lbs and was on the way to an early grave. I made the decision to conquer morbid obesity and to mark that decision, I...
Owl Run Hundreds Pete Ripmaster
Feb 1, 2020
Feb 10, 2024
50 100 Mile Runs in 50 States to raise $50,000 for CharityWith the Owl Run Hundreds Project Pete Ripmaster is trailblazing a new adventure in hopes of inspiring others to dream big and create positive change along the way. During the 2014 Iditarod Trail Invitational, Pete had a life-changing encounter with a Snowy Owl. He’s been studying these amazing creatures ever since. This project is all about dreaming big, and inspiring others to lend a hand to the causes they care about. Pete is attempting a feat that’s never been done before while supporting the amazing conservation and educational work of the Owl Research Institute. Follow Pete as he runs thousands of...
Solo World Marathon Challenge II - Richard Donovan
Feb 1, 2012
Antarctica
Feb 5, 2012
Sydney, Australia
In 2012, Richard Donovan set the current record for running marathons on all seven continents when completing a solo world marathon challenge in 4 days 22 hours 3 minutes.He improved his own 2009 World Record. Richard is also founder and race director of the World Marathon Challenge Image by melissa2760.
7 Deserts Run - Mina Guli
Feb 1, 2016
Tabernas Desert, Spain
Mar 22, 2016
Mojave Desert, USA
On February 1, 2016, after 6 months of preparation, Mina Guli’s 7 Deserts Run started to save the world’s water. “Amidst the global water crisis, it has become essential for us to rethink our virtual water footprint.Small lifestyle changes can have a significant impact!” “A world first – this involved me running 40 marathons across seven deserts on seven continents in just seven weeks. All for one reason – water. Why 40 marathons? To represent the 40% shortfall in the supply of water which is forecast by 2030. It was an epic and incredible adventure. I discovered the sheer enormity...
