Source Register

Last reviewed: June 12, 2026

This register tracks the key sources used across Multiday Running. It is not a complete bibliography for every article, but it identifies the main sources behind recurring claims about race formats, records, safety, nutrition, sleep, and gear.

Claim AreaPrimary SourceConfidence / Notes
Multiday and timed-race formats, records, and championship contextGlobal Organization of Multi-Day UltramarathonistsHigh for GOMU-governed formats and published records
24-hour ultrarunning championship and record contextInternational Association of UltrarunnersHigh for IAU-sanctioned formats and records
Backyard ultra rules, rankings, and event formatBackyard UltraHigh for official backyard format rules
Historical ultramarathon results and rankingsDeutsche Ultramarathon-Vereinigung statistics databaseHigh for results lookup and historical context
Exercise-associated hyponatremia guidanceHew-Butler et al., 2015 consensus statementHigh for clinical consensus; not individual medical advice
Gut training and endurance fueling contextJeukendrup 2017; Costa et al. 2019Moderate to high; individual tolerance varies
Sleep deprivation in ultra-endurance eventsMartin et al., Sleep Medicine Reviews, 2018Moderate to high; race format and individual response vary
Shoe and gear specificationsManufacturer data, Running Warehouse, Doctors of Running, OutdoorGearLabModerate; product specs and availability change

Corrections

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