This is a huge week for trail & ultra! Here’s what you need to know:

We’re covering the 2025 Transvulcania Ultramarathon this week. Follow our live coverage, read women’s & men’s previews, & watch interviews!
Megan Eckert & Ivan Zaborsky set six-day world records last week. See our post-race interviews with Megan & Ivan.
Dan Green & Rachel Entrekin set big course records at this week’s Cocodona 250 Mile.

Des Linden

By Sarah Brady Comments

Elite marathoner and women’s 50k world record holder, Des Linden, announces her retirement from road running and a move into trail running.

By Alex Potter Comments

Watch this video about Des Linden setting the women’s 50k world record earlier this year.

By Meghan Hicks Comments

Desiree Linden unofficially sets a new 50-kilometer world record of 2:59:54.