Race data from over 6,000 runners and a survey of 600: finish times, first-timers, training volume, women in ultras and who comes back. Ultra X, 2026
Ultra marathon nutrition made simple: we cover what to eat and drink on race day, from calories, electrolytes and caffeine to coping when your stomach goes Ultra Marathon Nutrition Plan: What to Eat on Race Day
How to train for a multi-stage ultra marathon: a 16 to 24 week plan built on back-to-back long runs, pack training, hill hiking, eating and foot care.
What is a stage race in running? How stage racing works, from daily stages and camp life to cut-offs, kit and scoring, explained by Ultra X.
New to ultra running? How to choose your first ultra marathon: 50km or multi-stage, terrain, training time and what to check before you enter.
How long does an ultra marathon take to run? We breakdown everything you need to know about running an ultramarathon, training, distance, terrain and technique.
Slovenia: Europe's Green Playground
A guide to running in the heat and preparing for a desert ultra like Ultra X Morocco or Jordan: heat acclimatisation, hydration, pacing, kit and foot care.
It is easy to describe Northern Traverse in one sentence. It is much harder to complete.