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The standard timeframe is the six day race, the most famous being [[Colac Six Day Race]] in Australia and the [[Self-Transcendence 6 & 10 Day|Self-Transcendence 6 day]] in New York and of course the [[Marathon des Sables]]. Other race timeframes exist as well as do events based on distance, the longest certified race being the [[Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race|Self-Transcendence 3100 mile]] race in New York.
 
The standard timeframe is the six day race, the most famous being [[Colac Six Day Race]] in Australia and the [[Self-Transcendence 6 & 10 Day|Self-Transcendence 6 day]] in New York and of course the [[Marathon des Sables]]. Other race timeframes exist as well as do events based on distance, the longest certified race being the [[Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race|Self-Transcendence 3100 mile]] race in New York.
  
Trans-national events exist like the [[Trans-Am]], [[Deutschlandlauf]] and the [[La Transe-Gaule|Transe Gaule]] as well as point to point and stage events and there is even a [[TransEurope-Footrace]] event planned for 2009.
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Trans-national events exist like the [[Trans America Footraces|Trans-Am]], [[Deutschlandlauf]] and the [[La Transe-Gaule|Transe Gaule]] as well as point to point and stage events and there is even a [[TransEurope-Footrace]] event planned for 2009.
  
 
Since the 1980's multiday running has enjoyed a rennaissance as has ultrarunning as a whole. Despite the amount of time required to complete these events these races are a tremendous opportunity to discover one's capacity, to test one's limits and to transcend perceived difficulties and learn to operate most efficiently within a given environment.
 
Since the 1980's multiday running has enjoyed a rennaissance as has ultrarunning as a whole. Despite the amount of time required to complete these events these races are a tremendous opportunity to discover one's capacity, to test one's limits and to transcend perceived difficulties and learn to operate most efficiently within a given environment.

Revision as of 21:05, 8 June 2008

Welcome to the Multiday Wiki

The Multiday Encyclopedia is an online reference for the who's who and what's what of this endurance sport, multiday running.

What are Multiday Races?

Multiday races are a test of a runners' endurance, skill with pacing, and ability to recover from the stress of constantly moving. The competitors run with minimal sleep, all the while trying to accumulate as many miles as possible. These events stretch upwards from 24 (Like the Basle 24 hour race)and 48 hour races such as the Surgères 48 hour race. Across The Years hosts a 72 hour event as well.

The standard timeframe is the six day race, the most famous being Colac Six Day Race in Australia and the Self-Transcendence 6 day in New York and of course the Marathon des Sables. Other race timeframes exist as well as do events based on distance, the longest certified race being the Self-Transcendence 3100 mile race in New York.

Trans-national events exist like the Trans-Am, Deutschlandlauf and the Transe Gaule as well as point to point and stage events and there is even a TransEurope-Footrace event planned for 2009.

Since the 1980's multiday running has enjoyed a rennaissance as has ultrarunning as a whole. Despite the amount of time required to complete these events these races are a tremendous opportunity to discover one's capacity, to test one's limits and to transcend perceived difficulties and learn to operate most efficiently within a given environment.

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