Scott Jurek is one of the world’s best known and most beloved ultrarunners. Renowned for his remarkable endurance and speed, accomplished on a vegan diet, he’s finished first in nearly all of ultrarunning’s elite events over the course of his career. But after two decades of racing, training, speaking, and touring, Jurek felt an urgent need to discover something new about himself. He embarked on a wholly unique challenge, one that would force him to grow as a person and as an athlete: breaking the speed record for the Appalachian Trail. North is the story of the 2,189-mile journey that nearly shattered him.
When he set out in the spring of 2015, Jurek anticipated punishing terrain, forbidding weather, and inevitable injuries. He would have to run nearly 50 miles a day, every day, for almost seven weeks. He knew he would be pushing himself to the limit, that comfort and rest would be in short supply — but he couldn’t have imagined the physical and emotional toll the trip would exact, nor the rewards it would offer.
More than 500 athletes from South Africa and around the world will aspire to be inducted into the Comrades Marathon Green Number Club. Since 1921, a total of 12,839 runners have completed the epic ultramarathon more than ten times each, thus earning their place on the coveted Comrades Green Number Roll of Honour.
Traditionally runners retain their race numbers from year to year, while after completing 10 Comrades Marathons, the runner is awarded his/her Green Number in perpetuity, meaning that it is henceforth reserved for its owner. It is also possible to earn a Green Number with either 3 Comrades wins or 5 Comrades gold medals.
The record for the most Comrades Marathon finishes is jointly held by Louis Massyn and Barry Holland who have completed 46; and Kleintjie Van Schalkwyk who has completed 34, considering that women were not allowed to participate prior to 1975.
Going for Green (Running Their 10th Comrades)
Gender
Finishes
Number
South Africa
Male
9
411
South Africa
Female
9
84
International
Male
9
9
International
Female
9
1
Rest of Africa
Male
9
4
Rest of Africa
Female
9
1
Going for Double Green (Running Their 20th Comrades)
Gender
Finishes
Number
Name
Country
Rest of Africa
Male
19
1
Joe Absai
Namibia
International
Male
19
1
Andrea Brunold
Switzerland
South Africa
Male
19
101
South Africa
Female
19
13
Going for Triple Green (Running Their 30th Comrades)
Males
First Name
Last Name
Gender
Finishes
Bradley
Oakley-Brown
Male
29
Dirk
Brink
Male
29
Edmund
Mngadi
Male
29
Faizel
Shaikjee
Male
29
Floors
Welthagen
Male
29
Fred
Macdougall
Male
29
Hilton
Galleid
Male
29
Isaac
Mabula
Male
29
Jan
Coetzee
Male
29
John
Grobbelaar
Male
29
Koos
Coetzee
Male
29
Leon
Van Moerkerken
Male
29
Magavishnu
Nair
Male
29
Moses
Mapaila
Male
29
Naresh
Devnund
Male
29
Paul
Mokwena
Male
29
Roger
Buck
Male
29
Ronald
Dribbin
Male
29
Shane
Hinchliffe
Male
29
Shaun
Meiklejohn
Male
29
Video
Murray
Male
29
Vitalis
Poli
Male
29
Zakiel
Masha
Male
29
Zwelakhe Richard
Nxumalo
Male
29
Going for Triple Green (Running Their 30th Comrades)
Females
First Name
Last Name
Gender
Finishes
Kim
Pain
Female
29
Pat
Freeman
Female
29
2019 Quadruple Green Number Runners
First Name
Last Name
Gender
Finishes
Barry
Holland
Male
46
Louis
Massyn
Male
46
Alan
Robb
Male
42
Vic
Boston
Male
42
David
Williams
Male
41
Mike
Cowling
Male
41
Wietsche
Van Der Westhuizen
Male
41
Zwelitsha
Gono
Male
41
There are only 17 Comrades Quadruple Green Number Holders in the history of the Comrades Marathon:
First Name
Last Name
Race Number
Finishes
Barry
Holland
916
46
Louis
Massyn
403
46
Dave
Rogers
183
45
Alan
Robb
1704
42
Clive
Crawley
1
42
Dave
Lowe
1702
42
Vic
Boston
3111
42
David
Williams
5178
41
Mike
Cowling
7296
41
Tommy
Neitski
1689
41
Wietsche
Van Der Westhuizen
4192
41
Zwelitsha
Gono
1180
41
Kenny
Craig
145
40
Riel
Hugo
1221
40
Shaun
Wood
4286
40
Johann
Van Eeden
1691
40
Boysie
Van Staden
2516
40
Note: The 2019 Comrades Marathon will be held on Sunday, 9 June 2019, starting at the Durban City Hall at 5h30 and finishing 12 hours later at the Scottsville Racecourse in Pietermaritzburg. This will be the 48th Up Run.
Dia 09/07 terça-feira – Entre 20:00 e 21:30 – Entrega de kit MODALIDADE XHARD 235KM DUBLE
Dia 09/07 terça-feira – 22:00 – LARGADA MODALIDADE XHARD 235KM DOUBLE
Dia 11/07 quinta-feira – Entre 14:00 e 20:00 Entrega de Kit / Recebimento de Drop Bags.
Dia 11/07 quinta -feira – Entre 18:00 e 19:00 Congresso Técnico
Dia 12/07 sexta-feira – 07:00 – LARGADA MODALIDADE XHARD 235KM BIKE
Dia 12/07 sexta-feira – 07:40 – Chamada para Execução Hino Nacional
Dia 12/07 sexta-feira – 08:00 – Largada de todas as modalidades.
Dia 14/07 domingo – 20:00 – Encerramento oficial do evento.
– Pelo atleta ultramaratonista Carlos Dias e pessoas de ambos os sexos devidamente inscritas,
– Doravante denominados atletas e iniciantes em corrida e caminhada,
– Em qualquer condição climática.
Deste evento faz parte:
– As corridas nas distâncias entre 5km a 100km sem cunho competitivo, com fins solidários,
– A chegada da ultramaratona será no mesmo local da largada,
– O início de cada evento está previsto para às 9hs e o término para às 21h00*12h horas depois,
– Haverá limitação no número de inscritos não podendo ultrapassar o limite máximo de 400 atletas por etapa,
– Atletas portadores de necessidades especiais também participam, devendo ser responsável pelo atleta guia,
– Deficientes visuais e amputados membros inferior, para participar desta categoria o atleta deverá apresentar declaração médica em receituário próprio, assinada e com o carimbo do CRM do médico e indicar o nome completo RG CPF do atleta guia no ato da retirada do kit,
– O atleta assume que participa deste evento por livre e espontânea vontade, isentando de qualquer responsabilidade os organizadores, realizadores e patrocinadores, em seu nome e de seus sucessores,
– Ao se inscrever no evento o atleta disponibiliza seus dados e autoriza aos organizadores, patrocinadores e realizadores, que a qualquer tempo enviem em seu nome , no endereço eletrônico, físico (ou qualquer outro fornecido) informativos, mala direta ou qualquer outro tipo de correspondência.
50 trail runs selected for the beauty of the scenery, the variety of the terrain, and the range of difficulty levels
• Complete trail descriptions, highlights, directions, and color photos, maps, and elevation profiles
• Quotes on each trail from local legends and professional runners
Beginners and experienced trail runners alike will revel in the publication of this guide, which takes the guesswork out of choosing a trail to run along Colorado’s Front Range. Covering 50 trails from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs, this book highlights the best running trails chosen for their singletrack terrain, spectacular views, challenging routes, and proximity to major population centers. Each trail write-up includes the essential information one needs to quickly find and enjoy a spectacular run: map, elevation profile, directions, trail description, and more.
As provas que compõem o evento Br135 Ultra de Rua – Campo Grande/MS serão realizadas no dia 15 de Junho de 2019, na cidade de Campo Grande, com qualquer condição climática, tendo a participação de atletas regularmente inscritos de ambos os sexos, ficando sua largada acontecendo da seguinte forma: Local: Parque dos Poderes Endereço: Av. do Poeta, Campo Grande, MS Data: Sábado – 15 de Junho de 2019 Término da Prova: 20:00 hs do dia 15 de Junho de 2019
As provas que compõem o evento Br135 Ultra de Rua – Etapa Bertioga Continental 2019, serão realizadas no dia 27 de Julho de 2019, na cidade de Bertioga.
Local da prova: Avenida Tomé de Souza na cidade de Bertioga – Av. Tomé de Souza,Bertioga,São Paulo – SP.
Data: Sábado – 27 de Julho de 2019.
Revezamento de 100K (um atleta na pista por vez): 07:00hs;
Equipe de 5 atletas, 20K por atleta, 4 voltas por atleta;
Equipe de 10 atletas,10K por atleta, com 2 voltas por atleta;
KIT ATLETA
O kit da prova será composto por: 01 (uma) Sacochila de treino, 01 (uma) Camiseta de poliamida da prova, Chips e Relógio de cronometragem retornável, 01 (um) Número de peito, 04 (quatro) Alfinetes para fixação do número de peito.
Retirada de kit
A retirada do kit de participação, será no dia 27 de Julho de 2019, no local da prova a partir das 06:00.
Kennekuk Road Runners 29th Annual Event. 8 Hour Ultra marathon in memory of Scott Hathaway and in honor of Ultra25marathon Legend Rob Apple.
Registration will close when field is full.
There will be NO refunds, deferrals or transfers of division. No exceptions. KRR does not handle the Active refund insurance program.
Friday, 8/9/19, we will have a one-loop “Baby Howl at the Moon” meet the course for participants and their family & friends at 6:00 PM. Cool Baby Howl Awards. FREE PASTA DINNER from 5PM to 5:45PM for participants. All others, $5.00. Purchase tickets with registration.
PACKET PICK UP THURSDAY 3:00pm TO 7:00pm AND FRIDAY FROM 10:00AM TO 7:00PM. Come early to claim your spot along the start finish area. Very Limited Pickup SATURDAY FROM 6:15 TO 7:00 AM AT THE PARK.
Event details and schedule
Race starts at 7:30 AM. at the Big Red Barn. The slightly altered course from years-past is a 3.5 mile loop that is 75% trail, 20% fine rock and 5% asphalt. One long gradual downhill and one steep short uphill known on Strava as the Howl Hill of Death! Halfway Aid station with Jimmy Buffett theme with margaritas on the last loop. Plus additional aid at the top of the hill of death and start/finish. Loops are counted by personal scorers for each age division. You must check in with scorer each loop. YOUR SCORER IS ALWAYS RIGHT. In last 1/2 hour, runners and walkers can do a 1/4 Mile out and back course for the final 30 minutes.
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