Advertisement

10 trail running stories that shaped the news in 2021, from China’s ultra disaster to escaping arranged marriage

  • It has been another big year in trail running, and here are the top stories based on views
  • Three non-trail running stories creep onto the trail radar as the community’s interest it piqued

Reading Time:3 minutes
Why you can trust SCMP
Two top 10 stories in one photo - the UTMB’s new World Series and Sunmaya Budha continuing to forge a new career. Photo: Touch Media/Asia Pacific Adventure.

Without further ado, here are the top trail running stories from 2021 in terms of views. A couple of non-trail running stories caught the trail running community’s eyes and made it onto the list too.

Advertisement
10. UTMB and Ironman join forces for World Series and pathway to Chamonix, replacing ITRA points and Ultra-Trail World Tour – read in full here

The Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc brand has become the biggest in trail running, and Ironman has a worldwide reputation. So it is no wonder that you all tuned into the news that the two mega-brands were linking up to put on a new World Series.

The UTMB launched a new World Series. Photo: Thailand by UTMB
The UTMB launched a new World Series. Photo: Thailand by UTMB
9. Hong Kong runners prove love is blind as visually impaired woman and her guide fall for each other – read full story here

Husband Chris Lo Chiu-kit and wife Inti Fu Tai-fan are a modern day love story. Their love of running was the glue to their relationship, and when Fu’s eyesight began to fail it became their cement. Lo has become his wife’s running guide, helping her to many finish lines. It’s no wonder this road running story made it into the top trail running stories.

Chris Lo Chiu-kit and Inti Fu Tai-fan. Photo: Handout
Chris Lo Chiu-kit and Inti Fu Tai-fan. Photo: Handout
8. Kilian Jornet is leaving Salomon – legendary ultra runner to launch ‘new project’ after 18 years with ‘life partner’ brand -read full story here
Advertisement
loading
Advertisement