Have you ever heard of impossible feats? Ultrarunning goes beyond running itself; it’s a journey, a life experience, and an emotional adventure. This term refers to all foot races that cover a distance greater than 42.195 km.

Adharanand Finn, a British columnist for *The Guardian*, writer, and runner, has dedicated his latest book, *The Rise of the Ultrarunners*, to this discipline, which Dean Karnazes, the legendary American ultramarathon runner, has called “the definitive book on ultrarunning”.

In 2021, RunRepeat reported that this is a rapidly growing trend, as evidenced by the fact that over the past 23 years, the data from more than 5 million results across 15,451 events is staggering:
– Participation has grown by 1,676%, from 34,401 entries to 611,098 per year, with 345% of that growth occurring in the last ten years;
– Women are faster than men over distances longer than 300 km;
– More and more ultrarunners are signing up for multiple events throughout the year.

Adharanand Finn writes: “Ultrarunning is taking running to the limit until it’s on its last legs—backpacks, trekking poles, headlamps—it all muddies the waters. Running becomes something else.”
This is precisely why it’s considered one of the most difficult sports—probably because it’s so much more: it’s also hiking and mountaineering. The longer the distance, the greater the chance of incredible experiences.

Obviously, to complete these extreme races—where running becomes a modern-day epic—you need a lot of training, perseverance, and passion.
The right clothing is also absolutely essential; in fact, it’s crucial for helping you enjoy this challenge to the fullest.

Even if you’re preparing for impossible challenges, choose Oxyburn as your trusted companion. You won’t regret it!