Here is a selection of the upcoming trail-running races! From the United States to South Africa via China and Finland discover incredible adventure spots with wonderful races. Do not hesitate to consult our Calendar: https://itra.run/page/290/Calendar.html
The Vuokatti Trail Challenge will take place on September 8th in Finland. This event offers a unique experience starting in a typical Finnish village. The Vuokatti Trail race is a challenge not to be missed. The route of the event runs mainly along the hiking trails of Kainuu, Vuokatti, some of the finest hilly landscapes in the area. The Vuokatti Trail Challenge has 4 different distances:
The final part of the route will go over the legendary 13 hill route which includes an amazing view over the wilderness of the Kainuu region and 115km runners will do that twice!
Registrations are open : https://itra.run/race/2018/1980-vuokatti-trail-challenge/3852-23-km
Ultra-Trail Ninghai started in 2013. It’s a long-distance trail race held in the mountains of Eastern China.
Ninghai is located in Eastern Zhejiang. Four hundred years ago, Xu Xiake, a travel writer in ancient China, started his 34-year-long journey from here and travelled throughout China. And now, Ninghai possesses China’s first 500-kilometer-long hiking trail that meets the national standard. This famous nature trail has welcomed numerous outdoor enthusiasts.
Ultra-Trail Ninghai’s race course is part of this hiking trail in the western mountain areas of Ninghai. Going through primeval forest, streams, mountains and bamboo forests, it offers participants a great opportunity to enjoy the natural landscape of the southern part of the Yangtze Delta and the authentic mountain feeling.
The registrations are open: https://itra.run/race/2018/2849-ultra-trail%C2%AE-ninghai/14803-utnh
The Bos Sport Mountain Challenge Series consists of three separate races, the Jonkershoek Mountain Challenge (JMC) in May, the Helderberg Mountain Challenge (HMC) in August and the Marloth Mountain Challenge (MMC) this coming September 23rd. Reserves in the Western Cape of South Africa, trail runners of all levels will find something they love in each one of the races.
Your options are:
The Swellendam route was considered in South Africa to be the number one wilderness mountain trail and it will guarantee an unforgettable experience through the beautiful Swellendam mountains. Today, runners view this revered trail as iconic and highly challenging. Geared to experienced runners, this is a unique opportunity for participants with a sense of adventure to share a unique experience.
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From an extreme 55km run through the spectacular Marloth Nature Reserve close to Swellendam to a chilled 11km trot through the Jonkershoek Mountains at Stellenbosch, there is something for trail runners of all abilities.
Runners can choose to compete in the Series as a whole or simply race in one or two of the three races. The registrations are open: https://itra.run/race/2018/823-marloth-mountain-challenge/2051-55-km-mmc-ultra-marathon