Now, in January 2026, 9th to 14th, MDS returns to Morocco with something raw, stripped back, and different. MDS Ultra – ...

That idea sparked a revolution. MDS became the godfather of the ultra-stage racing, a test of self-sufficiency, resilience, and pure grit. In recent years, MDS has expanded beyond its roots: the MDS ...

If you are running a self-sufficient race or if you are going fast packing, a sleeping bag is going to be an essential item. The need to carry all your supplies in your pack quite simply means that ...

RUNNING BEYOND BOOK by Ian Corless Foreword by Kilian Jornet Published by Aurum Press Available in the UK from November 2016 RUNNING BEYOND is available worldwide. Order a signed copy at the bottom of ...

The ULTRA 3 is a game changer for VJ. This shoe will now make VJ grip available for longer races such as those in the UTMB calendar or similar. I do feel the ULTRA 3 slots in the more mountain ultr… ...

The sand is settling, the 2025 and 39th edition of Marathon des Sables The Legendary is over. Quite simply, a hugely successful edition with 95% completion rate and good time vibes felt throughout the ...

Transvulcania Ultra has always been a brutal race. Spanning 73.06 kilometers across the volcanic backbone of La Palma, with 4,350 meters of ascent and 4,057 meters of descent, it’s a journey from ...

The first edition of MDS Raid Namibia has come to a close, leaving behind exhausted bodies, and memories that will last a lifetime. This was more than just a race across the sands—it was a shared ...

The rest day allowed participants an opportunity to relax, look after their bodies and recharge ready for stage 5. However, sand storms throughout the day caused consistent problems, gladly, they ...

Since 1986, the Marathon des Sables – The Legendary (MDS) has carved its name into endurance racing history as one of the most gruelling, soul-stripping tests of human resilience. For 39 edit… ...

A new VJ Sport shoe is always something to get excited about. Earlier this year I received two new shoes, a double whammy from VJ. The MAXx2 and the Lightspeed are two new departures for the brand and ...

Stage 1 of the 2nd edition of MDS 120 Cappadocia kicked off under the early light of an Anatolian sunrise, with 25 km’s of raw terrain waiting to test the field. A race drawing runners from 2… ...