Running races from A to Z

Running races can take many forms. Some people just go for a run after work to unwind, others take part in a multi-kilometre race. There are certainly no limits in this respect. Running is also an integral part of Triathlon. If you start to enjoy this activity more and want to push yourself, you might want to know where you can race.

• Races up to 10 km
• Half Marathon
• Marathon

This is a little taste of what cross-country races are popular. There are races of all kinds in every country. Find out more about some of them before you enter.

Parameters of individual races

As you can probably guess, running races are roughly divided according to the distance run. Some have a precise length within the world races, others boast a specific distance only in the case of one event. You can see the details in the table below.

Race	Information
Individual race	Distance determined
Half Marathon	21.0975 km
Marathon	42.195 km
Ultramarathon	Longer than 42,195 km

Of course, you can also participate in time-limited races. At the beginning there is no distance, but the time you run. Hour races are well known, but also twenty-four hour races. The winner is the one who runs the most kilometres.

Cross-country races in details

Leaving aside the shorter races of around ten to fifteen kilometres, the first imaginary challenge for you will be the half marathon. This is a stepping stone into the world of endurance events. During it, the you will learn to calculate your running speed and your own endurance. An extreme challenge is the ultramarathon, which will teach you to decompose your strength primarily in your head. A lot of physical forces are controlled from here, so you have to learn to control your body on all fronts. Ultramarathons are usually associated with mountain sections.

The moment you become an experienced runner, you will be challenged by running races of the type Twenty-Four Hours. These most often take place in the countryside and can also be linked to the urban area. So you will experience all kinds of terrain. This type of race is about testing and pushing physical limits.