This Week In Running: March 3, 2025
Briefly

The Way Too Cool 50k in Cool, California marked a successful return for runners after last year's cancellation. Women's race leaders Jennifer Schmidt and Emily Clarke delivered an exciting contest, finishing close with Schmidt winning at 3:53. In the men's event, Hans Troyer took the title in 3:19. Meanwhile, the Ultra-Trail Xiamen in China showcased 700 competitors, with Chinese runners dominating both the men's and women's events. Additional races, including the Motatapu in New Zealand, also featured impressive performances from local athletes.
In a fiercely competitive women's race at the Way Too Cool 50k, Jennifer Schmidt edged out Emily Clarke by just 51 seconds, finishing in 3:53.
At the Ultra-Trail Xiamen, the men's and women's podiums were swept by Chinese runners, highlighting the country's growing influence in the ultramarathon scene.
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