Sunday July 13th, 2025
Alberta, Canada
Distance: 100 Miles · Ultra
Offical Race Web Site
Welcome to the Sinister 7 Ultra — a race that may be the greatest challenge of your life. The 100 mile (161km) course will take you through the most rugged, remote and beautiful terrain in Alberta's stunning Rocky Mountains. With 6,400m of elevation gain across the course, this race will punish those who are not prepared.
The Sinister 7 is open to solo runners or teams of up to seven and racers have 30 hours to complete the grueling event. The course is split into seven stages, each featuring a geographic and historic highlight of the area. The race's name is inspired by the treacherous Seven Sisters Mountain that looms over much of the course.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 21:17:49.2 | Ian Cleland | ||
| 2nd Male | 21:22:22.3 | Jordan Heinrichs | ||
| 3rd Male | 21:34:08.4 | Connor Sherman | ||
| 4th Male | 22:26:11.8 | Nick Proctor | ||
| Female | 24:22:52.7 | Jodie Stutt | ||
| 2nd Female | 24:34:22.2 | mandy currie | ||
| 3rd Female | 24:25:45.3 | lisette caissie |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Every year we get a lot of questions about Sinister 7 Ultra, especially about the difficulty of the race. So what are you getting into?
This race is tough. We hope that is clear and we don't want to sugar-coat it in any way. This race will beat you up. For some it will be the hardest thing they have ever done. We created this race to be a wicked hard challenge where you compete mostly against the trail and your own demons, hence the name.
There will be dead-fall to climb over. There will be creeks and bogs to cross. The trails will be wet - in fact some of the trails become creeks after it rains. You will fall on wet roots and rocks a few times. You will be gored by branches while running steep single-track. If you cannot finish the race in 15 hours, you will be running in the dark. There is also a likelihood that you will suffer some effects from high heat, and then quite possibly become hypothetic at night when the temperature drops. The sky can be clear with 35 Celsius, and then send biblical rain and hail a moment later. Every year this race puts a few people into the hospital.
If you don’t keep your head up, you will also get lost. You will be in the wilderness and you need to be self-sufficient. To top that off, we won’t apologize if you suffer from any of the above. Our race crew will assist, applaud, and push you along the way. Our volunteers will be a lifeline when you need some encouragement, a helping hand, and a friendly face. Our medics will patch you up and push you out the door again. Your mind will give you a million reasons to quit, but you need to decide that it’s more important to keep going.
Does this mean that you shouldn’t come to the race if you are not in peak physical condition? No, not at all. If anything, S7 is more of a mental challenge than physical. What it means is that everyone needs to give every ounce that they have while they are at this race. Nothing else will get you through. If you are prepared for that, you will eat the S7 for breakfast. We have watched 14-year-olds smash records, and we have seen seasoned runners fall to fatigue. Your last best race time is totally irrelevant out here. You must be prepared to dig deep to get through the challenges this course throws at you.
This is not meant to discourage anyone - actually it’s completely the opposite. We want everyone to be realistic about what they are up against. We put together a great venue and it’s up to each person to get the most out of it, despite (or because of) the tough conditions. This race brings out the best and worst in people, and we want everyone to reach for their best no matter what happens. The reward is something that cannot be described. It comes in this electricity you will feel when you are at the race, and when you accomplish what you are after. That comes from you. You and the trail - that’s it. Now... are you ready?
Monday July 14th, 2025
Fretin, Nord, France
Distance: 10K · 5K
Offical Race Web Site
Les Foulées Frétionoises is a popular annual road race held every July 14th in Fretin, Nord, France. The event features both 10K and 5K races, attracting a diverse group of runners. The 10K race is particularly renowned for its competitive field, with past winners completing the course in under 30 minutes. The race offers participants a scenic route through the town of Fretin, providing a blend of competition and community spirit. For more information, including registration details and course specifics, please visit the official race website.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 28:41 | KOECH Joseph | ||
| 2nd Male | 28:46 | MELE GEDAMU Getinet | ||
| 3rd Male | 29:19 | NJIRU Boniface Fundi | ||
| 4th Male | 29:36 | KADDOUR Said | ||
| Female | 33:16 | ES-SEQALLY Sabah | ||
| 2nd Female | 33:27 | HAMOUDI Ines | ||
| 3rd Female | 33:35 | ALLIER Melanie | ||
| 4th Female | 34:30 | SENECHAL Mathilde |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 14:46 | Thomas Deleu | FRA | |
| 2nd Male | 14:51 | Thomas Berrekam | FRA | |
| 3rd Male | 14:53 | Jean-Baptiste Rigaut | FRA | |
| 4th Male | 15:06 | Valentin Piedboeuf | FRA | |
| Female | 17:55 | Ad Hardeman | FRA | |
| 2nd Female | 18:00 | Mikaela Zerdouk | FRA | |
| 3rd Female | 18:30 | Laureline Santens | FRA | |
| 4th Female | 18:42 | Louise Descl | BEL |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Monday July 14th, 2025
Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K
Offical Race Web Site
The only marathon in the world with polar bear guards. A unique running experience at 78 degrees north. Run in the Arctic wilderness surrounded by fjords and mountains.
Running a marathon on Svalbard is a unique experience. Temperature-wise, the conditions are ideal. It's not hot and too cold during the mild and dry Arctic summer.
Spitsbergen Marathon is truly an international race. Runners from all over the world gather at 78 degrees north to run in the world's most northern marathon on permanent ground. The local residents of Longyearbyen cheer for everyone, and the town turns into a running hot spot for a few days as the marathon goes on. After the race, there's always a banquetorganized where you'll be served a big, delicious - calorie rich - meal while you get to meet and mingle with the other runners.
Spitsbergen Marathon held the first weekend in June every year. We have 3 distances, as well as Lab and Line race for the youngest.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 3:03:54 | Erik Furnes | NOR | |
| 2nd Male | 3:05:38 | Gerwin De Groot | NED | |
| 3rd Male | 3:06:53 | Nikolay Ryabkov | CAN | |
| 4th Male | 3:08:33 | Rune Hodne | NOR | |
| Female | 3:09:38 | Anne M. Karlsen | NOR | |
| 2nd Female | 3:37:58 | Maaike Weerdesteijn | NED | |
| 3rd Female | 3:39:21 | Áine Kenny | IRL | |
| 4th Female | 3:42:03 | Valentyna Getman | NOR |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 3:05:38 | gerwin de groot | ned | |
| M 50-59 | 4:34:01 | matthias kohler | ger | |
| M 60-69 | 4:26:09 | chi-wei chen | tpe | |
| M 70+ | 4:08:41 | tony glaser | msr | |
| F 40-49 | 3:09:38 | anne karlsen | nor | |
| F 50-59 | 5:33:02 | inese robotama | lat | |
| F 60-69 | 4:22:36 | oddny ringheim | nor |
Saturday July 19th, 2025
Ashton, Idaho
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Offical Race Web Site
The Mesa Falls Marathon and Half Marathon races are point to point courses that begin in the Targhee National Forest near the headwaters of the Warm River and end in the city of Ashton, Idaho. Due to our geographic location and proximity to Yellowstone National Park, a wide variety of wildlife reside in the area including elk, deer, moose, bison, cougars, wolves, and bears. The race committee makes every attempt to clear the race course of unofficial entries prior to the race.
However, recognizing that wildlife may not always follow our course rules, there may be four-legged “bandits” on the course at any point. Runners are reminded to use caution if and when encountering wild animals. Please give elk, deer, moose, and bison the right of way—they are bigger than you! If a bear or cougar are spotted, just remember that you don’t want to be the first runner—nor the last!
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:50:26 | Cooper Eben | 32 | |
| 2nd Male | 3:00:46 | Matthew Painter | 29 | |
| 3rd Male | 3:07:32 | Eli Byron | 18 | |
| 4th Male | 3:08:14 | Brant Lutz | 49 | |
| Female | 3:15:02 | Penny Parrish | 42 | |
| 2nd Female | 3:24:54 | Megan Natale | 38 | |
| 3rd Female | 3:25:26 | Tausha Spraker | 28 | |
| 4th Female | 3:32:20 | Kamee Zachreson | 34 |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 3:08:14 | Brant Lutz | 49 | |
| M 50-59 | 3:32:30 | Kevin Sweeney | 51 | |
| M 60-69 | 3:54:30 | Allen Johnston | 64 | |
| M 70+ | 5:16:57 | Richard Roth | 73 | |
| F 40-49 | 3:15:02 | Penny Parrish | 42 | |
| F 50-59 | 4:06:17 | Jean Traub | 54 | |
| F 60-69 | 4:25:39 | Sherry Shay | 60 |
The Marathon course features a unique blend of running surfaces including 9.8 miles of gravel roads, 2.8 miles of packed trails along Warm River, and 13.6 miles of pavement and provides spectacular views of the Targhee National Forest, the Teton Mountains, Lower Mesa Falls on the Henryâs Fork of the Snake River, and Warm River. The course starts at an elevation of 6135 ft. and is generally downhill. There is one significant uphill climb from mile 17.1 to mile 19.9 with an elevation gain of 300 ft. in 2.8 miles. The race finishes at 5253 ft. for an overall course elevation loss of 882 ft. Aid stations are located at approximately 2 mile intervals beginning at mile 2.
The Half Marathon starts in the Bear Gulch parking area. The race will start with all of the runners making one complete lap around the parking lot, and then following the trail through the tunnel under the road. Everything will be well marked with flagging, and volunteers to show all the runners the correct path.
Race Start:10k - 7:30am; 5k - -8:00 a.m; Kids Fun Runâ8:15 a.m., All races start and end at the Ashton City Park.
Saturday July 19th, 2025
Kingsport, TN
Distance: 8K
Offical Race Web Site
Run the World’s Fastest 8K on the world famous figure-8 course on beautiful candle-lit streets with a rousing finish inside J. Fred Johnson Stadium. Crazy 8s is home to womens’ 8-kilometer world record (Asmae Leghzaoui, 24:27.8, 2002), and held the men’s world record (Peter Githuka, 22:02.2, 1996), until it was broken in 2014. Crazy 8s wants that mens’ record back.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 22:26 | Ahmed Muhumed | 26 | |
| 2nd Male | 22:27 | Isai Rodriguez | 26 | |
| 3rd Male | 22:34 | Hillary Bor | 34 | |
| 4th Male | 22:42 | Afewerki Zeru | 26 | |
| Female | 25:40 | Rachel Smith | 33 | |
| 2nd Female | 25:58 | Emma Grace Hurley | 26 | |
| 3rd Female | 26:11 | Natosha Rogers | 21 | |
| 4th Female | 26:17 | Katie Izzo | 27 |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 27:15 | Andrew Parkins | 40 | |
| M 50-59 | 28:54 | Eddie Posey | 52 | |
| M 60-69 | 32:37 | Paul Beers | 67 | |
| M 70+ | 43:57 | Johnny Hopkins | 70 | |
| F 40-49 | 26:31 | Stephanie Bruce | 40 | |
| F 50-59 | 37:45 | Melissa Clemens | 50 | |
| F 60-69 | 47:52 | Sharon Bumgardner | 66 | |
| F 70+ | 57:54 | Cassandra Bainbridge | 77 |
Crazy 8s is world-renowned for its unique figure-8 course, with candle-lit streets, and thrilling stadium finish. Huge crowds gather along the course to cheer for the runners.
In 1996, Peter Githuka from Kenya set a new 8K World Record at Crazy 8’s with a time of 22:03. Asmae Leghzaoui of Morocco broke the women’s world record in 2002 in 24:28. The mens 8K record was broken in 2014 but the womens’ record still stands. The Regional Eye Center offers a $10,008 bonus for the first man to break the existing world record. Michelob Ultra sponsors the $5,000 Dash For The Gold to the first male to cross the finish line in the 8K Run.
The Crazy 8s 8K Road Race was started by Hank Brown, him and his wife Natalie Whitlock started We Run Events, a nationally recognized timing company. They have been mentioned in Runner's World magazine for The Haunted Half Marathon in Kingsport, Tn, and bring invaluable experience to road racing. Living in a small area in Northeast Tennessee, runners are extremely lucky to have this special group. With Crazy 8s being an internationally known road race, over 4,000 runners come together, from various countries, big cities, and small communities, to enjoy the crowd, energetic atmosphere, and the overall ambience. Truly remarkable!