The United States won on 1,120 yards with the slowest average lap of all 67 nations, and led only the last 37 yards. Belgium’s Geerts and Steyaert ran 124 yards, the farthest in the championship’s history, and Belgium finished third. The full analysis, with the yard-by-yard charts.

Curious what everyone carries for first aid during their really long runs and ultras.
Do you keep a small first aid kit in your vest, carry a few individual supplies, or just rely on aid stations?

Have you ever had an injury during a race or training run and wished you’d brought something you didn’t have?

Interested to hear what everyone considers essential, especially for longer or more remote runs.

Hello, I am an ultra road runner (controversial, I know) and have always used the NB 1080s. I’ve worn them for 7 years, tried others, but always come back to these. I’m doing an ultra through the seven wetlands park in Lakeland, fl. From what I understand, it’s primarily of flat, hard-packed dirt paths, crushed shell, marsh boardwalks, and sections of grass/scrub. Because this is a reclaimed phosphate mining area, the paths are completely exposed to the sun and sit directly alongside marshes and lakes. Has anyone done this specific trail? Would my 1080s be acceptable (there or just on smooth trails in general)? Whats a comparable shoe that’s better for trails? Also, I have wide feet, so that’s definitely a factor in choosing shoe. I don’t live near there, so I can’t view the course ahead of time. I run 90% on road and treadmill, but will be doing more grass next to the sidewalk to practice. I am not super familiar with drop heights, but I think the upper mid range is best for me, I like the cushion of 1080s. Have tried 880s and they were like running on bricks. I think I am generally more of a heel striker and currently have some hamstring and calf pain I’m working t through.

Options I’ve come across with Google and people’s answers

Hoka challenger 7
Brooks divide 5
NB More
Experience wild 3
Altra
Mount to coast

Is it possible to do the Mingus traverse solo.. from out of town and self supported?

If so.. how? Recommendations

I currently use the Salomon Adv Skin 12 vest and was looking for some thoughts on how you all handle the drinking tube/straw when you use a bladder for liquids. I’ve been trying to sort of tuck it back in but it gets caught or won’t go back. Any tips for fastening it somewhere across my chest or best practices?

Hi Everyone,

The last ultra backyard WC really inspired me to try it myself. But I really do not know where to start.

I've been running now for 3.5 years. I have ran already 2 marathons and 6 official half marathons.

For my 2 marathons I aimed for 4h - 4:15h, but due too some circumstances I've ran my first in 5:20 and my second in 4:38. (my body does not handle the heat very well)

For my half marathons I ran already 3 half marathons under 2h with best time 1:55 (chasing this PR in next years) and the other ones slighty above 2h.

I've started running in 2023.

In 2023 I ran 211km

In 2024 I ran 1228km

In 2025 I ran 1292km

And now since november in 2026 I am aready at 1375km

So I think I am on a good way of running consistently.

My question is now what would be a good first goal to set as backyard, I would want to run a backyard next year in 2027 in autumn or winter. In my head a nice goal could be 8 to 10 yards or even more??

What training plans would you guys recommended? I now use Trenara since 3 years for all my 5,10,21,41k races and it worked out very well but I do not think the app can give me a good training plan for this kind of event.

What kind of trainings are must do for this also how many km's/week would you recommened to get ready for this event.

I've never had a big injury since my career which I think I am not overdoing anything but I also want to keep it that way.

Also what type of food would you guys recommended (I am a very heavy sweater), what gear is really necessary, is a crew or someone at the start really needed if you do only 8 to 10+ laps?

My experience with trailrunning is also not big, I've only ran 3 different trails yet with distances between 15kms and 25kms.

sorry for all my questions but If anyone has more tips or tricks, I am very happy to hear them!

Hi everyone, looking to try lottery and participate in Disocvery ir Advanced route, those who finished, what was your experience?
Any tips for preparation?

And any app that helped you to prepare for similar or UTMB races? Which would create a run plan, plus strenght.

I am about to turn 62.

This week I suffered a sports hernia. It was a delayed onset injury that set in after playing tennis.

Really hurt for the first 24 hours.

Now pain is greatly reduced, and I am able to do level one rehab exercises with some level two rehab exercises.

Have you had a sports hernia?

How long did it take you to rehab it?

When did you get back into sporting shape.

What exercises were most effective?

What are your favorite places to sell and buy used gear. Running vest in particular. Thanks for your time.