Ultraläufe - Die härtesten Rennen der Welt

A marathon is not enough for you? Then try an ultra run! 100 kilometers non-stop, sometimes through the desert, sometimes up the highest peaks in the world, and the whole thing for a week at a time. There are no limits to the imagination when it comes to inventing extreme running events, and challenges of this kind are finding more and more enthusiastic supporters around the world.

This magnificently designed illustrated book is a wonderful tribute to the ultra-running scene and presents the 35 toughest races - from the USA to Europe, Morocco, South Africa, Nepal and Australia.

Ultra races - The toughest races in the world

• Includes all top events, from the Zugspitz Ultratrail to the Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc to the Marathon des Sables
• Detailed descriptions of all races, including fact sheets, topos and maps for all races
• Introduction to the stars of the scene, including Lizzy Hawker, Kilian Jornet, Mimi Anderson and Scot Jurek
• hardcover with dust jacket
• Approx. 70 maps and elevation profiles
• format 24,7 x 29 cm
• 136 color photos
• 40 black and white photos
• Language German