The Latest Breaking News from Western States

Nike reveals details of its new Radical AirFlow technology after Caleb Olson crushed Western States in that crazy running top: “Wearing it is like stepping into a fridge"

Nike athletes are still testing the technology, set to launch to the public in 2026

Advnture · Aug 27, 2025

Jim Walmsley confirms UTMB 2025 bid – here's who else is starting, and who's missing from the list at ultra running's biggest race

The start list for the UTMB finals in August has been released, and as usual, it's a veritable Who's Who of ultra running – but there are some notable runners missing

Advnture · Jul 30, 2025

Charged by a bear! Ultra runner says scare from predator on the trail helped boost her performance at Western States

UK ultra-runner Fiona Pascall, 5th at this year's Western States, considers whether it was a charging bear that gave her a performance edge

Advnture · Jul 8, 2025

Dauwalter smashes Western States ultramarathon record by 78 minutes

Courtney Dauwalter smashed the course record at Western States ultramarathon, while Britain’s Tom Evans won the men’s event

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2023

Dumbarton ultra-runner completes 100 mile 'holy grail' of sport in California

John Connolly, 45, completed the gruelling Western States 100 mile run in 21 hours 53 minutes, despite being faced with hugely challenging terrain and soaring temperatures.

Daily Record · Jul 14, 2022