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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Photos show Danny Westergaard run the Badwater 135 through Death Valley for the 18th time
DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — For 37 years — in a searing California desert — runners from across the globe have embarked on a 135-mile race through one of the hottest places on Earth — Death Valley. The annual Badwater 135 Ultramarathon takes place in July, when temperatures soar into the 130s F (54.4s C). At age 66, Danny Westergaard ran to the finish line for the 18th time. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
Associated Press
2 days ago
- Climate
- Associated Press
Photos show Danny Westergaard run the Badwater 135 through Death Valley for the 18th time
DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — For 37 years — in a searing California desert — runners from across the globe have embarked on a 135-mile race through one of the hottest places on Earth — Death Valley. The annual Badwater 135 Ultramarathon takes place in July, when temperatures soar into the 130s F (54.4s C). At age 66, Danny Westergaard ran to the finish line for the 18th time. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
Filipino Times
31-03-2025
- Sport
- Filipino Times
Filipino runner takes first place in 100-mile Ultramarathon in Italy
Eugene Evangelista, a 49-year-old Filipino runner from Batangas City, has secured first place in the 5th Edition of the Cinisello Balsamo Running Festival Ultramarathon in Milan, Italy. Evangelista, who is also the coach of the team Pilipino Ultra Runners Italy – PURI, completed the grueling 100-mile race in 18 hours, 39 minutes, and 30 seconds. Pilipino Ultra Runners in Italy with event organizers. 'Preparations talaga sa pagsali sa Ultramarathon, pagod, pawis, puyat, gutom, lahat-lahat na. Binigyan ako ng lakas ng taas kaya nakatsamba po at nasungkit ang 1st [place]. Six months [of] preparation, 120 kms a week ang training. Month of February naka 600 kms po ako,' Evangelista said after his victory. Evangelista moved to Milan in 1997 for work and began running in 2013 as a hobby. What started as casual jogs turned into a serious passion, leading him to participate in major marathon events under Team PURI ASD. Balancing his career as a technician at Donatore di Sangue Policlinico di Milano with rigorous training, Evangelista has completed several extreme races, including the 283 km Milan-Sanremo Ultramarathon, the 222 km Ardeche Ultramarathon in France, and the 24-hour Ultra des Fons in Barcelona. Other Filipinos also excelled in the event: Bren Kevin – 2nd place overall in the 24-hour category (23:49:59) 100 km Category: Genesis Cunanan – 5th overall, Ella Rose Esteleydes – 1st place SF category 12-Hour Ultra: Lesther Rabe, Maricel Prellejera, Rachelle Cabasa, Olive Songco, Michael Camitan, Romeo Calantas, James Suludez, Laurence Ramiro, Eustaquio Supena, Harold Mayuga, Roman Ver Ancog, Rosella Cava 6-Hour Ultra: Daryle Gallur, Mark Gomez, Philip John Monsanto, Julius Dy-Ico, Jobeth Castro, Lester Ian Cultura, Mario Sarmiento, Jessie Mendoza, Ricky Gordon, Precious Pangan Evangelista is now preparing for his next challenge, the 'Novi Coli' 200 km race with a 3,800-meter elevation gain, where he will run alongside fellow Filipinos Roland Kevin and Genesis Cunanan on May 9-11. 'Always motivate yourself, keep running, and don't give up. Follow your passion, and you'll go far!' he advised aspiring runners. This article was written with contributions from Alona Cochon.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tussey Teasers Run Series kicking off with Coyler ‘Sno Big Deal' 10k
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — Runners looking for a scenic challenge can lace up for the return of the Tussey Teasers, a free six-race series through Rothrock State Forest designed to showcase the hilly, winding terrain of the Tussey Mountainback 50 Mile Relay and Ultramarathon. The series, organized by Tussey Mountainback race officials, begins Feb. 8 with the Colyer 'Sno Big Deal 10K and runs through June 22. Each event is free to enter, with timed results and water stations provided. Participants can use the races for personal goals or as preparation for the annual Tussey Mountainback event in October. Runners can also support the Jana Marie Foundation, the 2025 Tussey Mountainback beneficiary, by making donations at any of the events. 'The Tussey Mountainback is a scenic race through Rothrock State Forest during the fall,' Brian Brown, a runner from Lewisburg, said. 'The Tussey Teasers are a fun way to appreciate the course during the other three seasons. The Tussey Teasers offer a nice variety of elements that appeal to both trail runners and road runners.' Each race highlights a different section of the Tussey Mountainback's 50-mile course, with distances ranging from 6.2 to 13.1 miles. The first race, the Colyer 'Sno Big Deal' 10K, begins at 10 a.m. on Feb. 8, with participants meeting at 9:30 a.m. at the Colyer Lake parking lot on Lake Road. 'I think the Teasers are important,' Terry Reid of Bellefonte, a longtime participant, said. 'Because they offer an opportunity for anyone to venture into running and racing without any financial obstacle.' For more information, contact event director Mike Casper at 814-424-1314 or email tusseymountainback50@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
