Wish You Were Here

Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is one of Austria's most popular summer destinations, but come September, the crowds disappear and the surrounding forests turn orange and gold. The 42km route follows the lake’s perimeter, with the glimmering turquoise water beside you for most of it. What a view!

Morocco is a great destination for anyone who wants to explore beyond Europe without a lengthy flight. This Ultra X event features two race distances - 50km and 110km - in the Maghreb region, taking you on a journey past kasbahs, desert oases, fortified villages, and rocky landscapes at the Sahara’s edge.

This event promises an authentic taste of life in Sicily. The half marathon takes you from Salemi’s medieval centre and into the surrounding countryside, passing vineyards, family-run wineries, and archaeological sites. Along the route, you’ll have the chance to stop and enjoy Sicilian wines, regional food specialties and live music.

If you’d rather swap the desert landscape for an adventure in the alps, this event should be on your radar. With Saint-Gervais-les-Bains as a base camp - a picturesque town famous for its bakeries and thermal springs - you’ll follow alpine trails through wildflower meadows and see incredible views of Mont Blanc.

Cappadocia, with its fairy chimneys, cave villages and hot air balloons, has got to be up there as one of the most scenic race locations in the world. Entry includes accommodation, meals and a hot air balloon ride over the valleys, so it's a holiday as much as a race.

This is another one for the wellness enthusiasts out there: a whole weekend dedicated to trail running in the fresh mountain air, with nourishing food and yoga sessions that promote relaxation and mindfulness. Oh, and did we mention you’ll start and end each day in a luxury chalet in Chamonix?