What’s Up in Ultra This Weekend — March 21, 2026
The weekend’s ultrarunning calendar highlights four marquee events: the 32nd Chuckanut 50k in Washington, drawing over 600 elite runners for a 10 k trail start followed by 30 k of rugged mountain terrain and 5,000 ft of vertical gain; Ohio’s Backyard Ultra in Lucasville, a Bronze‑Ticket qualifier for the World Championship featuring endless 4.1667‑mile loops; the three‑day, 94‑mile Syllamo stage race in Arkansas; and the 36th HAT Trail Run in Maryland with a 4,400‑ft elevation profile. Each race offers distinct challenges—from fast descents to relentless looping formats—while a slate of regional events across the West, South and Midwest rounds out the weekend’s options. The featured races also serve as key stepping stones for athletes seeking early‑season victories, championship qualifications, and community exposure.
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The 50-Mile Floor
A seasoned trail runner suffers a rib fracture just weeks before a Boston‑qualifying marathon. Despite severe pain, she continues high‑volume training, opting to lower intensity but keep mileage in Zone 2. The essay reveals how running has become a mental‑health lifeline,...
Ultra Weekend Recap — March 1, 2026
UltraRunning Magazine reported 31 North American ultra events over the weekend of Feb 28‑Mar 1, 2026, highlighting results from Utah, Arizona, Maryland and Washington. The 20th anniversary Moab Red Hot Ultra 55 k drew 175 finishers, with Hannah Allgood winning the women’s division...
Resilience Revisited
Jodi Weiss reflects on resilience through personal loss, a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation and supraventricular tachycardia, and a decade of ultrarunning. She explains how heart‑rhythm disruptions mirrored emotional turbulence and how ritualized running, yoga, and stillness helped rebuild her sense...
How to Run Black Canyon in Style & Comfort
The Black Canyon 100k, part of the World Trail Majors, offers one of the fastest ultra‑trail experiences in the United States. The author combined elite competition with high‑end hospitality, staying at Hilton Scottsdale resorts and enjoying spa recovery. Practical tips...
Coaching Molly Seidel: Translating Marathon Fitness to Ultramarathon
CTS coach Cliff Pittman guided Olympic marathoner Molly Seidel through her first 100 km at Black Canyon using a Minimum Effective Change model. Rather than adding mileage, the plan kept total volume steady while increasing run density and emphasizing back‑to‑back long...