Hereward Way (UK)

Submitted by bennyrw on Thu, 12/18/2025 - 03:19pm
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The Hereward Way is a long-distance route across the East of England, named after the legendary Anglo-Saxon rebel Hereward the Wake. Stretching from Oakham in Rutland to Knettishall Heath in Breckland, the path crosses a varied landscape of rolling countryside, ancient woodland, fenland, and historic villages. The route reflects the story of resistance after the Norman Conquest and offers runners a rich mix of history, wildlife, and expansive rural scenery.

Iceni Way (UK)

Submitted by bennyrw on Thu, 12/18/2025 - 03:14pm
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The Iceni Way is a historic long-distance footpath in East Anglia, tracing ancient routes once used by the Iceni tribe, led by Queen Boudicca. Stretching for around 85 miles through Norfolk and Suffolk, the trail passes through quiet farmland, river valleys, heathland, and nature reserves. Along the way, walkers encounter rich wildlife, prehistoric and Roman sites, medieval villages, and wide open landscapes that reflect the deep history and natural beauty of the region.

Episode 274: Xander Keiter & Maia Buckingham: All about the Hundred Mile Wilderness

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Today we’re traveling to remote Maine where the classic Hundred Mile Wilderness route stretches from Monson to Abol Bridge. Host Heather Anderson chats with Maia Buckingham and Xander Keiter who each set supported times on this route. Maia’s time was 1d 5hr 33 m and Xander broke the 24 hour barrier coming in at 23 hours 9 min. Tune in to hear how they handled the logistics of crew access on remote logging roads, what led them to return to this particular trail, and the highs and lows of their experience.

Cruce de El Valle (Spain)

Submitted by Greysong03 on Wed, 12/17/2025 - 08:15am
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You will start with a hand on the Torre de Inchola, a historic site located on the far west side of El Valle National Park, which is the range of mountains that overlooks the city of Murcia and stands between Murcia City and the Costa Blanca—an iconic training and racing ground for the local trail running community. Descending back down to the road from the Torre, turn left on the road and very quickly go right at the "Y" to begin on the trail and to start ascending. the entire 51 km route traverses the ridge line of El Valle, and is almost entirely on singletrack or dirt road.

Devil's Ditch (UK)

Submitted by WilliamHodds on Wed, 12/17/2025 - 02:59am
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An ancient earthwork raised wall and fosse of unknown origin, but estimated to be at least 1400 years old as an Anglo-Saxon barrier between the kingdoms of East Anglia and Mercia. Spanning Reach on the N.W. terminus and Woodditton on the S.W. terminus. 

Undulating compacted chalky earth underfoot starting in dense forest and thick mud at the South, eventually opening up to expansive and more dry chalk at the North as it gradually descends to the fen-border village of Reach.