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Liberation Trail
Jun 14, 2026
Omaha Beach, France
Jun 21, 2026
Arnhem, Netherlands
The Liberation Trail is a multistage ultra running event. From the D-day beaches in Normandy, France in a prologue + 6 stages, via Bastogne in the Belgium Ardennes to Arnhem in the Netherlands. Following the original route of the liberators on the beaches, paths and through the forests where there was severe fighting during World War II. Also a tribute to the men, boys who fought for our freedom in 1944 and 1945. ‘Lest we forget’ where our freedom comes from. And to prevent this memory from disappearing after the last veterans die. The Liberation Trail is no race. We...
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Trans Europe Run - Richard Donovan
Jun 21, 2016
Istanbul, Turkey
Aug 29, 2016
Amsterdam, Netherlands
In Summer 2016 Irish ultrarunner and race director Richard Donovan completed a 3,000 km Trans Europe Run from Istanbul to Rotterdam, running up to 40 miles a day through western Turkey, Greece, then Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Austria, Germany and the Netherlands. The original plan had been to run from Istanbul to San Sebastian, Spain in April, but planning long expeditions like this comes with changes. “On the last day, I felt better than every single other day. It took about 2 months, 2 pairs of running shoes and almost 2000 miles of running to have a 40-mile day feel relatively easy....
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The 20 Degrees South Run - Jonathan O'Hanlon
Jun 21, 2015
Torra Bay, Namibia
Sep 18, 2015
Xai Xai, Mozambique
It is not possible to encapsulate in only a few words the full story of this run across the continent of Africa.There is the 7 year period and planning leading up to the run, the event itself, the 4 countries that were traversed with the many sights and people encountered, the runners and the support team, and the aftermath. On June 12, 2008, the dream was born to do something extreme to raise the world’s awareness of elephant conservation and water sustainability. The idea was to do something remarkable and crazy to attract attention to this cause, which resulted in...
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TGNY100
Jun 21, 2025
New York, NY, USA
Jun 21, 2025
New York, NY, USA
As race director of the Great New York 100mile/100K Running Exposition Phil McCarthy shows people the most beautiful spots of the Big Apple on foot, while helping to get the best out of themselves. The Great New York 100 Mile/100KM Running Exposition is an informal, small, low-key event that nevertheless promises to be an unforgettable running experience. It is an urban adventure, a running tour of New York City, beginning and ending in Times Square. The start is Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 5:00 a.m. The start is at the Times Square pedestrian plaza at Broadway and 47th St., next...
Upcoming Adventures
Death Valley
Badwater Solo II - Croix Sather
Aug 4, 2026
Badwater Basin, CA, USA
Aug 6, 2026
Mt Whitney, CA, USA
“The Death Valley desert is unforgiving. The heat is relentless, even at night. And you are pushing and pulling a cart that weighs over 200...
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Love & Promises Run - Izyaslav Koza
Aug 7, 2026
Cevide, Portugal
Aug 22, 2026
Sagres, Portugal
“When I finished the run across Switzerland and proposed to my wife (the first 6 runs were to win her heart;-) we flew back home...
Namibia
RacingthePlanet Namib Race
Aug 16, 2026
Skeleton Coast National Park, Namibia
Aug 22, 2026
Home to the oldest desert and the largest dunes in the world, Namibia has some of the most stunning and iconic desert landscape. The desert...
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For Rangers
Sep 7, 2026
Sep 7, 2026
Running for Rangers is a dedicated group of individuals who run marathons and ultra marathons worldwide to raise money for the welfare of the rangers...
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Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race
Oct 27, 2026
Mirik, India
Nov 3, 2026
Bagdogra, India
In the early 1900s, the Aga Khan, ruler of much of India, instructed his men to build a trail in the North-East Himalayan ranges. He...
Antarctica
RacingthePlanet The last desert
Nov 13, 2026
Ushuaia, Antarctica
Nov 23, 2026
ANTARCTICA’S ONLY MULTI-STAGE FOOTRACEAntarctica is the largest desert in the world, and it is often referred to as the “White Desert.” The Last Desert is...
Memorable Miles of the Month
Meaningful adventures and expeditions through times.
Mental health
Run Across America for Mental Health - Greg Nance

3,000 miles to celebrate 3,000 days sober. “I celebrated 10 years sober on December 29, 2021. To commemorate the milestone, I’m aiming to run 3,000...

2022
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2024
Running out of time - Climate Relay

Running Out of Time was the biggest sporting celebration of climate action and nature ever attempted across Britain in 2024. Thousands of runners, walkers, wheelers...

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2024
Seine River Run - Mina Guli

Mina Guli started from Source-Seine, France, on June 5th and finished this incredible 800K journey in Le Havre on July 4th, 2024:“Over 30 days, I...

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2023
Run across Luxembourg / Netherlands - Izyaslav Koza

Slava posted this message on social media and reached out to Trail Runners Connection in 2023:“My name is Izyaslav, or Slava for short, and with...

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