24-hour race (athletics)

24-hour race (athletics)

A 24-hour race is a form of ultramarathon, in which a competitor runs as far as they can in 24 hours. They are typically held on 1- to 2-mile loops or occasionally 400-meter tracks. Top runners will often run 100 miles or more, depending on conditions. Some participants will have a crew to help them, but others just set up a camp with all the gear and supplies they need near the starting area to access each loop. Often 24-hour events are combined with 6-, 12-, and 48-hour events.

Records

*The world record is held by Yiannis Kouros (GRE) who ran 303.506 km/188.590 miles on a track during the Sri Chinmoy Ultra Festival in Adelaide, Australia in 1997.
*The Women's world record on Track is held by Edit Berces (HUN) who ran 250.106 km/155.408 miles in Verona, Sept 2002.

ee also

* 12-hour race

External links

* [http://goldcoast100.com/GC24-48t/history.html History of the Day Race (24 Hours)]
* [http://multidays.com/category/24-hour-races/ 24-Hour Race news and events] - Comprehensive worldwide 24 hour race calendar


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