Ultras Online

In the world of sports, an "Ultra" is any race longer than a standard 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon, with common distances being 50 km, 100 km, and 100 miles [3, 12, 17].

The 2025/2026 documentary film " ULTRAS " by Ragnhild Ekner provides an insider's look at these communities across Sweden, Italy, and Indonesia, focusing on their collective identity over individual recognition [5, 23, 25]. Ultramarathons: Testing Human Limits Ultras

In many regions, Ultras are powerful political actors. They have played roles in revolutions (e.g., Egypt’s Arab Spring) and often represent marginalized social groups [20, 21, 27]. In the world of sports, an "Ultra" is

"Every time I sign up for an ultra, I look forward to the struggle... That is what drives us." [13] In the world of sports