2,000km, eight countries, 29 days - the fastest runner to cross the Alps

Ultra-runner Sophie Woods ran 2,000km across eight countries in only 29 days to break the record for completing the Via Alpina - one of the world's toughest endurance challenges. The course follows t

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2 Aug 2026 3 days ago 1 min read

2,000km, eight countries, 29 days - the fastest runner to cross the Alps

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Ultra-runner Sophie Woods ran 2,000km across eight countries in only 29 days to break the record for completing the Via Alpina - one of the world's to

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