This Week In Running: March 10, 2025
Briefly

In March 2025, elite athletes participated in several local races worldwide, showcasing their skills after the offseason. The Trail du Ventoux saw French runners claiming top positions across multiple distances. Sebastien Spehler won the 75k in 6:42, while Ekaterina Hiol led the women’s field with a finishing time of 9:31. Meanwhile, New Zealand hosted the XTERRA Trail Run, where local competitors excelled in both marathon and half-marathon categories. The Marin Ultra Challenge also attracted attention as participants set new women’s course records, highlighting competitive spirit in early 2025 races.
Several of the sports top stars had their first action of 2025 at local races this March, showcasing exciting performances across various competitions.
At the Trail du Ventoux in France, Sebastien Spehler led the nearly 47-mile race, finishing first among men, while Ekaterina Hiol was the women's winner.
In New Zealand, the XTERRA Marathon and Half Marathon saw local runners, David Haunschmidt and Tasman Charteris-Wright, grabbing the top spots.
The Marin Ultra Challenge in Sausalito had impressive finishes, with Kimberly Neely and Hannah Allgood setting new women’s course records.
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