Hey runners,
Not that we’re conspiracy theorists but it really does seem that each year goes by quicker than the last. Only 4 weeks till Christmas…! As usual there was a large group of races that took place around the world this past weekend. We are now moving into the part of the year where winter seems too close for comfort in the northern hemisphere, and it’s warming up big time in the South.
One very unique race that took place on the weekend was the La Transtica Ultra Trail 2012 in Costa Rica. This race, like many other adventure races is tough, and only the brave dare to take part. What makes this race tougher than most is the oppresive heat an humidity.
La Transtica Ultra Trail 2012 Stage 1:
Extreme
1st : Roiny Villegas (Ambassade De France), 4h23’18
2nd : Wayne Rice, 5h20’27
3rd : Sophie Bonnot, 5h 39’00
Adventure
1st: Vivien Vedrenne, 3h18’04
2nd : Reynald Balbelaere, 3h22’18
3rd : Joachim Deroquefeuil,3h38’29
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You can view the full race report here.
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Race Reports & Photos:
- Race Report: 27th Spar Budapest Marathon 7th October 2012 Excerpt: All together 19 200 runners participated at the 27th Spar Budapest Marathon and Running Festival. Runners started from the Heroes’ Square, run through the World Heritage Andrassy avenue, crossed the Danube on the Chain Bridge, the first bridge in Hungary built above the Danube in the 1840’s. 4300 runners chose the 42 km individual race, and out of this 40% arrived from abroad, making the marathon a real international event. Counting all the distances 2650 international runners coming from 61 countries participated at Hungary’s biggest mass sport event. The biggest group came from France (400 runners) followed by the UK (300), and Italy (250).
- Race Photos: 2012 Whinlatter Off-Road Duathlon, Keswisk, Cumbria, UK. Photos Only
- Race Report: Whinlatter Off Road Duathlon @ Keswick, Cumbria, UK. Excerpt: A high quality field lined up for the 4th Whinlatter off road duathlon and the standard of racing certainly didn’t disappoint as an epic battle ensued throughout. Whinlatter is described as England’s only true mountain forest and with 1100m of ascent incorporated into the 7Km/18km/6km course with barely a flat section of trail, this gives an indication to the toughness of the event.
Upcoming Races:
- Reggae Marathon 2012 @ Long Bay Beach Park, Negril, Westmorland, Jamaica on 01 December 2012Jamaica’s premier international Marathon event, featuring a certified Iaaf looped Course and includes a Half Marathon & 10K event.
Runners from over 26 countries compete in this annual event. With a 5:15 Am race start, world famous pasta party and lot’s of Reggae Music, this race is a must do. The Course is flat and fast and is parallel to Negril’s famed 7 mile white sand beach. - The North Face Endurance Challenge – Championship @ Golden Gate National Recreational Area, Sausalito, CA, USA on 01 December 2012 The North Face Endurance Challenge is the premier trail running series is the USA! 7 Distance. Endurance Comes In All Distances. Find Yours.
- Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis @ Web center, Norfolk, VA, United States on 01 December 2012 On the campus of Old Dominion University. 5(k) run 3(k) walk. Entry fee $25.00. Fee increase Nov 17, 2012 to $30.00 t-shirts are no longer guaranteed. Also a Kids Reindeer Run (12 & under) Entry fee $10.00 after Nov. fee increases to $15.00 t shirt no longer guaranteed.
- Stroke Association Santa Run 5K and Santa’s Little Helpers 2K, Victoria Park @ Victoria Park, Bow, London, United Kingdom on 01 December 2012Join Stroke Association for some festive fun in Victoria Park. Get into the festive spirit and raise money for a fantastic cause.
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Happy runing,
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