One Hundred is proud to announce Mount to Coast as its official partner, bringing together two organisations united by a shared commitment to endurance, progression and the athletes who continually push beyond what is possible.
The partnership marks the beginning of a long-term collaboration that goes well beyond a traditional sponsorship. Instead, Mount to Coast will be integrated throughout the One Hundred championship series, becoming part of the stories, athletes and race environments that define ultra-endurance racing.
The collaboration will make its debut at Cro Trail in Italy this September, one of the flagship events on the One Hundred calendar. Across the event, Mount to Coast will feature naturally within race coverage, athlete profiles and behind-the-scenes content, showcasing how athletes and equipment perform in real race conditions.
Rather than placing the product at the centre of the story, the partnership is built around authentic moments. From race preparation and crew support to technical terrain and the challenges of competing across 100- and 200-mile events, the focus will remain on the athletes and the environments that shape their performances.
Matthew Feng, Marketing Director of Mount to Coast, said the partnership was a natural fit.
"We are proud to be the official partner of One Hundred. For years, it has been deeply committed to the 100- and 200-mile distances and the global ultrarunning community, delivering exceptional race experiences around the world. This aligns perfectly with our brand philosophy: transcend distance."
As One Hundred continues to grow its global championship series, the partnership reflects a shared vision of celebrating the sport through genuine storytelling and real-world performance.
Throughout the season, content will capture the highs and lows of ultra-endurance racing, from athlete journeys and race-day decisions to the terrain, conditions and moments that make each event unique. Mount to Coast will form a natural part of those stories, reinforcing its connection to the sport through authentic performance rather than traditional promotion.
With Cro Trail marking the first chapter of the partnership, One Hundred and Mount to Coast look forward to showcasing the people, places and performances that continue to shape the future of ultra-endurance racing.
Race Ánimas celebrated its tenth edition on the 16th of August, bringing together hundreds of runners across its 9K, 18K and 27K races.
Despite persistent and intense rain transforming some sections of the trail into mud, the event still produced standout performances in a celebration of how far trail running has grown in Uruguay. From its beginnings in an era when only a small number of athletes competed, Race Ánimas has developed into a fixture of a thriving community reflected in its turnout and atmosphere.
The 27K races produced standout performances from Lucía Carrizo, who won the women's title in 2:47:31, and Alexis Castro, who topped the men’s field in 2:04:14. Lorena Sosa (1:58:04) and Óscar Maldonado (1:34:06) won the 18K, while Karen Chagas (45:56) and Sebastián Ferres (34:32) claimed victory over 9K.
The 9K category accounted for more than a third of the field, with women representing the majority of its participants. Alongside the 18K and 27K, the range of distances offered runners different entry points into trail running, making the sport more accessible while creating opportunities for newer participants to build confidence and progress towards longer challenges.
As a One Hundred® Candidate Event, Race Ánimas is under assessment for potential inclusion in the One Hundred World Championship series. This edition highlighted the qualities that continue to drive the growth of trail running in Uruguay: strong community participation, accessible racing and a shared enthusiasm for the mountains and the sport.
The Ladakh Trail to Heaven delivered a formidable test of endurance at altitude, with runners tackling one of the most demanding challenges on the One Hundred® calendar across the spectacular terrain of the Himalayas.
At the centre of the race was an outstanding performance from Martin Perrier, the sole official finisher of the 100-mile distance.
After conquering Costa Rica 200 in record time back in May, Perrier continued his season by taking on a course featuring four major mountain passes ascending close to and above 5,000 metres.
He established himself at the front from the early stages. By the 109km checkpoint at Chokdo, which he reached in 19 hours and 15 minutes, he was around 30 minutes ahead of last year’s winning pace. He had already crossed two major passes, challenging his lungs, legs, and resolve in the extreme altitude.
Perrier continued through the night, reaching the 138km aid station at 10:28pm before ultimately arriving at the finish at 6:23am to stop the clock in 32:23:50.
Despite becoming the only official finisher, Perrier believes the course record could eventually fall considerably lower with greater acclimatisation and familiarity with the route.
He said post-race, “I climbed Mont Blanc in Europe a couple of times. But I think here the difference is it's not just going one time... I really wasn't acclimatised enough. I was almost hypothermic on the last coll… I was still positive to break 30 [hours] until three-quarters of the race, and then I had a couple issues that slowed me down. But it's going to get better.”
The difficulty of the 100-mile challenge was further illustrated by Sandra Mejia, who had also won the Costa Rica 200 earlier in the season. Mejia reached Kongmaru La at 7:15pm and Chokdo at 10:43pm before completing the course, but finished seven minutes outside the official cut-off.
The race also relied on a substantial operation to guide athletes through the remote Himalayan terrain. Sherpas played an important role across the course, supporting logistics and aid stations in high-altitude sections where access is difficult and conditions can change rapidly.
Three athletes share the moment in the 100K
The 100K produced one of the defining images of the event when Rakhee Rai, Dakahi Kyndait and Yitzhak Vini Singh reached the finish together at 2:02am in 28:02:00.
Rai and Kyndait shared first place in the women's race, while Vini Singh was the first and only official male finisher. The three athletes completed much of their demanding journey through the Ladakh mountains together, crossing the finish line side by side.
Akarsh Goel had led the 100K for much of the race before losing ground around Kongmaru La, the second and highest pass on the course, and ultimately missed the final cut-off. Adit Krishna Gopala and Aniket Roy also completed the full distance outside the official cut-off.
The 42K race produced a winning time of 5:31:17, with the tenth finisher crossing in 12:27:53. Stanzin Namgyal won the men's race and, at 26, was also the youngest finisher, while Angmo Namgyal took the women's victory.
For those who reached the finish, the achievement was measured not simply by the time on the clock, but by the ability to keep moving when the mountains demanded everything they had.
Official results have been uploaded to the ITRA website.
All trails lead to Mons
From the Himalayas, the One Hundred season continues across the globe with more opportunities ahead for athletes to test themselves before the season reaches its conclusion at the One Hundred World Championship Grand Final.
Among the next major challenges is Cro Trail, taking place from 26–27 September and bringing the One Hundred race series to the Maritime Alps.
Considered the classic Alpine race of the One Hundred World Championship, Cro Trail traces a spectacular 100km journey from Limone Piemonte to Sanremo, taking runners from the mountains to the Mediterranean Sea. The course features approximately 4,700 metres of elevation gain, crossing mountain passes, high ridgelines and sections above 2,200 metres before descending towards a finish on the coast.
The 2026 special edition will feature an invitational field of just 15 athletes, with results contributing valuable ranking points towards the One Hundred World Championship and the season-ending Grand Final.
Ultimately, all trails lead to Mons.
The One Hundred Grand Final at Mons Ultra Trail will bring runners from across the global One Hundred community to Brazil, converging for the culmination of the 2026 campaign.
Entries for Mons are still available, giving runners the opportunity to be part of the Grand Final and close out the One Hundred season on its biggest stage. Register here.
Explore the full One Hundred race calendar, discover your next start line and secure your place in Mons.
The fourth edition of the Seven Lakes Half Marathon brought runners from across Central Asia and beyond to Penjikent, Tajikistan, from 31 July to 2 August, combining competitive racing with a course set among the region’s mountain lakes and valleys.
Held along sections of the historic Great Silk Road, the event featured 10K, 21K and Ekiden Relay races, with runners representing Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Japan, the USA and Switzerland. Fair weather and strong participation from nearby communities contributed to a lively event across the weekend.
Kyrgyzstan's Ozgurusheva Aiym won the women's 10K, while compatriot Akerov Yryskeldi took the men's race. In the 21K, Uzbekistan's Iomalieva Arofotkhon claimed the women's title, while Tajikistan's Boniezov Sievush won the men's race.
As a One Hundred® Candidate Event, the Seven Lakes Half Marathon is currently under assessment for potential inclusion in the One Hundred World Championship series, offering an opportunity to bring the championship to a distinctive new destination while connecting the event's sporting and environmental focus with the region's natural and cultural heritage.
Visit marathon.tj for official results and photos.
Leadership structure strengthens One Hundred® for its next phase of global growth
One Hundred®, the global trail and ultra running series, has announced the appointment of four-time world champion and global endurance sports leader Chris McCormack AM as Executive Chairman, strengthening its leadership structure as it enters its next phase of international growth.
The appointment, approved by the One Hundred® Board, will see McCormack step into the Executive Chairman role after serving as President of Global Strategy and Performance, bringing his extensive experience across elite sport, business and the global endurance industry to One Hundred®’s next phase of development.
As part of the leadership structure, One Hundred® founder João Andrade will move into the role of Founder and Director, continuing to play an active role in the strategic direction and growth of the organisation and working alongside McCormack, João de Saldanha and the wider leadership team.
João de Saldanha will continue as Chief Executive Officer, leading the day to day operations of One Hundred® and the execution of its global strategy.
The changes come at an important stage in One Hundred®’s development as the organisation continues to expand its global footprint and build an international competition pathway across trail and ultra running.
João Andrade said the new structure reflected the evolution of One Hundred® and the strength of the leadership team now in place.
“One Hundred® was founded with a clear ambition to create something meaningful and lasting for the global trail and ultra running community. It has been incredibly rewarding to see that vision grow and evolve.
“Moving into the Founder and Director role allows me to remain closely involved in the strategic direction of One Hundred® while supporting Chris, João and the wider team as we continue to grow the organisation internationally.
“We have built strong foundations, but there is still an enormous opportunity ahead of us. I’m proud of what we have achieved so far and incredibly excited about this next chapter for One Hundred®.”
McCormack said the strengthened leadership structure would allow One Hundred® to build on its foundations while sharpening its focus on long-term international growth.
“One Hundred® has reached an exciting point in its evolution. João, João and the wider team have built strong foundations and a global vision for what this platform can become.
“There is a huge opportunity in trail and ultra running to build something that connects athletes, events, destinations and partners around a clear global pathway. My focus as Executive Chairman will be on that bigger picture, strengthening the strategy, opening opportunities and making sure we have the right structure and relationships around the business to deliver on our ambitions.
“I’ve spent my life in endurance sport, both as an athlete and in business and I believe enormously in the potential of One Hundred® and where we can take it from here.”
João de Saldanha said the appointment of McCormack as Executive Chairman would add significant experience to One Hundred®’s leadership as the organisation continues to scale internationally.
“This is an important next step for One Hundred® and one that gives us an even stronger leadership structure as we look to the future.
“Chris brings an exceptional depth of experience across global sport, strategy and business, as well as an understanding of endurance sport that few people can match. As CEO, my focus remains on leading the business, delivering our strategy and ensuring we continue to build One Hundred® into a world-class global platform for trail and ultra running.
“We have ambitious plans for One Hundred® and I’m excited to work alongside Chris, João and the wider team as we take the next step in that journey.”
McCormack is one of the most recognised figures in global endurance sport. A four-time world champion, he has built a career spanning elite competition, sports entrepreneurship, event development and athlete-focused ventures.
In June 2026, McCormack was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division as part of the King’s Birthday Honours, recognising his distinguished service to sport through athletic achievement, athlete advocacy, youth participation and sporting innovation.
One Hundred® continues to grow its international footprint through its global racing portfolio, spanning multiple trail and ultra running distances and bringing together athletes, events and communities across international markets.
The strengthened leadership structure reflects One Hundred®’s ambition to build a sustainable global platform for trail and ultra running while maintaining the athlete, event, stakeholder and community relationships at the heart of the organisation.
