Category: Sports and Fitness

The Ultra Marathon Boom: How Extreme Distance Running Is Redefining Endurance Sport

7 December 2025

The Rise of Ultra Marathon Running Ultra marathons—any footrace exceeding the traditional 26.2-mile marathon distance—have exploded in popularity, transforming from a niche pursuit into a global phenomenon. Participation in ultra marathons has surged by 345% from 2010 to 2020, bringing worldwide participation to approximately 600,000 runners. This remarkable growth outpaces traditional distance running, as ultra-running […]