ultra-distance

noun

1. modifier athletics covering a distance in excess of 30 miles, often as part of a longer race or competition

   an ultra-distance runner

Example Sentences

Unsupported racing is not a new phenomenon in running, or indeed in other sports like ultra-distance cycling.

From BBC

"It became a very big battle to stay awake," says Foyster, a seasoned ultra-distance athlete whose idea of celebrating her 50th birthday was to cycle between Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon and sleep on the summits of each.

From BBC

He points out that the success rate among women in ultra-distance races is probably down to the fact that these are niche events – the tiny numbers of ultra-committed female athletes who do compete make any kind of analysis or extrapolation meaningless.

From The Guardian

The Transcontinental race across Europe was started in 2013 by the ultra-distance cyclist Mike Hall.

From The Guardian

Kolbinger had finished already: a phenomenal performance, particularly for someone with so little ultra-distance experience.

From The Guardian