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Ultra
The World Atlas of Ultramarathons
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In this ultimate guide to ultrarunning, dive into 100 of the world's most breathtaking and brutal ultramarathons - from the icy tundras of Sweden to the sun-scorched deserts of the USA, and the rugged mountains of Europe. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner in search of your...
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In this ultimate guide to ultrarunning, dive into 100 of the world's most breathtaking and brutal ultramarathons - from the icy tundras of Sweden to the sun-scorched deserts of the USA, and the rugged mountains of Europe.
Whether you're a seasoned marathoner in search of your next challenge or an aspiring runner eager to tackle your first ultra, each race is meticulously detailed with all the essential information: where to start, how to get there, and what it takes to reach the finish line.
Packed with insightful interviews with world-renowned runners and the visionary founders of these epic races, alongside detailed maps, stats, and stunning photography, this is the definitive guide to the world of ultrarunning, crafted by adventurers and authors Jen and Sim Benson.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781788405775
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 28 August 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Cassell
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 192.0mm
Height: 250.0mm
Weight: 1100g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Jen & Sim Benson are endurance athletes and award-winning outdoor adventure writers and photographers. Between them they've competed in over 100 marathons and ultra marathons, including some of the UK's toughest ultras - the Arc of Attrition 100-mile, Ultra Trail Snowdonia 100km and the North Coast 110-mile - as well as in the Alps and further afield. They are the authors of a number of books including Smart Running, Wild Running, Short Runs in Beautiful Places, The Adventurer's Guide to Britain and The Path She Runs - Jen's story of women in ultra running. They write for a wide range of publications including Runner's World, Women's Running and Trail magazines, and are weekly columnists for The Times.
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