Learn more about the impact ultramarathon running has on red blood cells and how it may do more harm than good for the body.

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Ultra-marathon runners must be incredibly fit to endure races that can extend more than 100 miles, but their bodies pay ...

Ready to run an ultramarathon? Intrigued, but terrified? Ultra running might sound intimidating, but with a little preparation and the right mindset, it’s completely doable, and dare we say it can ...

It’s the start of a new year, and maybe you’ve always wanted to do an ultramarathon. If you’re a road marathoner, the jump won’t be all that much—an “ultra” is anything longer than 26.2 miles. The ...

Run Bermuda’s Backyard Ultra Race was held this weekend, inviting runners to test their endurance while also raising money for charity. A spokesperson previously said, “The local running event with no ...

It took about 18 miles for Benny Hickok to realize exactly why the race earned the designation as Indiana’s “toughest trail race.” For starters, the trails guiding racers through the Owen-Putnam State ...

I’m covered in mud. Wet, sticky, mud. And blood, and salt from sweat and tears. But I’m still moving. Hobbling like I’m headed to breakfast in a nursing home, but moving, nonetheless. The wind blows ...