Do you have the nerve and drive to travel to the North Pole and run on Arctic ice floes, with only a few metres separating you from the Arctic Ocean? Can you handle the extreme cold? Are you fit enough? Do you want to push yourself to the edge? If the answer is yes, then you are ready for the North Pole Marathon!

Whether you’re a dedicated runner or are just looking for some active entertainment, plenty of races are designed to maximise fun and minimise struggle. Plus, many of these zany events raise some serious funds for worthy charities. Around the world, running race organisers have turned the standard racing formula on its head.

From its inaugural race line-up of only 3 international athletes in 2010, La Ultra – The High has evolved into an exclusive, invitation-only race ultramarathon that has made headlines as one of the world’s most daring, dangerous and thrilling events in the world.

There’s a few at every race. They get better and faster every year, while other runners plow along, season after season, completing distances but never seeing real improvement in times. Talent is only a fraction of what makes an effective runner.

On 11 November 2014, competitors will assemble at San Pedro de Atacama in the heart of the Atacama Desert, the driest desert in the world, for the Volcano Marathon!

Much like the rest of the world, trail running has matured in Japan, and the 9-day Tokyo 2 Fuji tour offers a more natural and relaxing experience compared to road running. Join follow adventurers as you take part in this group tour and explore the wonders of trail running in and around the illustrious capital of Japan, Tokyo!