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2,000km, eight countries, 29 days - the fastest runner to cross the Alps
Ultra-runner Sophie Woods runs 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.
August 2, 2026Fastest runner to cross the Alps says it was an incredible experience
Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.
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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
bbc.co.uk•August 2, 2026
Fastest runner to cross the Alps says it was an incredible experience
Runner Sophie Woods became the fastest person to complete the 2,000km (1242-mile) Via Alpina ultramarathon beating both the men's and women's record. Woods ran the route through storms, heat of up to
bbc.co.uk•August 2, 2026