Over the years, Liga and I have travelled abroad to take on some incredible races—from the stunning mountains of the French Alps at UTMB to the vast Wadi Rum desert for Ultra X Jordan!
We’ve made our fair share of mistakes, but we’ve also learned a lot along the way. In this video, I’ll walk you through 5 essential tips for racing abroad—from race research and travel insurance to packing smart and avoiding last-minute stress. If you're planning to run an international marathon, ultra, or trail race, these tips will help you have a smoother, stress-free race experience!
In this video:
0:00 Intro
1:30 How to research your race properly
2:49 Why travel insurance is crucial for runners
4:39 Packing tips to avoid race day disasters
6:07 Medical certificates—do you need one?
7:24 What to always keep in your hand luggage
If you’re preparing for a race like UTMB, Ultra X, Berlin Marathon, New York Marathon, or any other international event, these travel tips will be a game-changer!
Have you raced abroad? Share your best tip in the comments!
Thanks for watching, we'll see you in the next video and as always - stay safe and keep on running!
Links mentioned in the video:
UTMB insurance -
https://utmb.assurinco.com/en/
ITRA insurance -
https://itra.run/Runners/AboutInsurance
#RunningTips #RunningAbroad #TrailRunning
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