Four Frontiers
Four races. Four of the most hostile environments on earth. Beyond the Ultimate's Global Race Series is a self-sufficient, multi-day ultramarathon series that crosses Swedish Lapland inside the Arctic Circle, runs deep into the Amazon Rainforest, traverses the Namib, the world's oldest desert, and climbs the Tian Shan mountains in Kyrgyzstan, one of the planet's largest and least explored ranges. Athletes carry everything they need to survive. No support crews. No resupply. Expedition-style racing at its most uncompromising. Widely regarded as the toughest ultramarathon series in the world, and the results of every edition justify that claim.
The Race Calendar
Mountain Ultra
Tian Shan Mountains, Kyrgyzstan, 27 July 2026
Jungle Ultra
Manu National Park, Peru, 30 May 2027
Desert Ultra
Namib Desert, Namibia, 16 November 2026
Ice Ultra
Swedish Lapland, Sweden, 16 February 2027
ThruDark x Beyond the Ultimate
We build clothing and equipment to perform in real conditions. The Global Race Series puts it through four of them, in sequence. Sub-zero cold and frostbite risk in the Swedish Arctic. Sustained heat and equatorial humidity in the Amazon. Unrelenting UV exposure and extreme dehydration risk crossing the Namib. High-altitude exposure and unpredictable mountain weather in the Tian Shan. Each environment tests different demands: cold weather insulation, hot climate breathability, UV protection, durability under multi-day, high-output movement. Every athlete who reaches the finish line carries a story of a deliberate decision to face something genuinely hard. This is what it means to "Endeavour Through Adversity".
NEW
TRENDING
FORCE TRAIL RUNNING 4” SHORTS
Lightweight running shorts
£90
NEW
ORYON DELTA T-SHIRT LITE
Lightweight t-shirt
£65
NEW
ORYON SHORTS
9" Lightweight shorts
£100
NEW
FORCE TRAIL RUNNING 4” SHORTS
Lightweight running shorts
£90
ORYON 72HR MERINO T-SHIRT
Merino wool t-shirt
£90
NEW
ORYON DELTA LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT
Breathable t-shirt
£110
RESTOCK LANDED
WATCHMAN BOONIE HAT - MULTICAM BLACK
Trekking hat
£70
NEW
TRENDING
FORCE TRAIL RUNNING TIGHT SHORTS
8.5" half tights
£80
NEW
ORYON SHIRT
Lightweight shirt
£150
NEW
VADER T-SHIRT - PEN Y FAN
100% cotton t-shirt
£40
RESTOCK LANDED
CHARGE SHORTS
Utility cargo shorts
£140
NEW
ORYON SHORTS
9" Lightweight shorts
£100
NEW
ORYON DELTA T-SHIRT LITE
Lightweight t-shirt
£65
ORYON DELTA T-SHIRT
Half-zip t-shirt
£90
FORCE DRIRELEASE® TANK
Training active tank
£60
NEW
RESTOCK LANDED
VELES JACKET
Soft shell jacket
£165
NEW
TRENDING
FORCE TRAIL RUNNING 4” SHORTS
Lightweight running shorts
£90
NEW
TRENDING
FORCE TRAIL RUNNING TIGHT SHORTS
8.5" half tights
£80
ORYON 72HR MERINO T-SHIRT
Merino wool t-shirt
£90
RESTOCK LANDED
WATCHMAN BOONIE HAT - MULTICAM BLACK
Trekking hat
£70
NEW
FORCE TRAIL RUNNING 4” SHORTS
Lightweight running shorts
£90
ORYON DELTA T-SHIRT
Half-zip t-shirt
£90
NEW
FORCE TRAIL RUNNING 4” SHORTS
Lightweight running shorts
£90
RESTOCK LANDED
ORYON DELTA LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT
Breathable t-shirt
£110
NEW
ORYON SHIRT
Lightweight shirt
£150
NEW
VADER T-SHIRT - PEN Y FAN
100% cotton t-shirt
£40
RESTOCK LANDED
CHARGE SHORTS
Utility cargo shorts
£140
NEW
ORYON SHORTS
9" Lightweight shorts
£100
NEW
ORYON DELTA T-SHIRT LITE
Lightweight t-shirt
£65
ORYON DELTA T-SHIRT
Half-zip t-shirt
£90
FORCE DRIRELEASE® TANK
Training active tank
£60
NEW
RESTOCK LANDED
VELES JACKET
Soft shell jacket
£165
NEW
TRENDING
FORCE TRAIL RUNNING 4” SHORTS
Lightweight running shorts
£90
NEW
ORYON DELTA T-SHIRT LITE
Lightweight t-shirt
£65
NEW
ORYON DELTA LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT LITE
Lightweight t-shirt
£75
NEW
FORCE TRAIL RUNNING 4” SHORTS
Lightweight running shorts
£90
NEW
ORYON DELTA LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT
Breathable t-shirt
£110
NEW
TRENDING
FORCE TRAIL RUNNING TIGHT SHORTS
8.5" half tights
£80
WATCHMAN BOONIE HAT - OBSIDIAN BLACK
Lightweight trekking hat
£70
ORYON DELTA T-SHIRT
Half-zip t-shirt
£90
NEW
ORYON SHIRT
Lightweight shirt
£150
NEW
VADER T-SHIRT - PEN Y FAN
100% cotton t-shirt
£40
RESTOCK LANDED
CHARGE SHORTS
Utility cargo shorts
£140
NEW
ORYON SHORTS
9" Lightweight shorts
£100
NEW
ORYON DELTA T-SHIRT LITE
Lightweight t-shirt
£65
ORYON DELTA T-SHIRT
Half-zip t-shirt
£90
FORCE DRIRELEASE® TANK
Training active tank
£60
NEW
RESTOCK LANDED
VELES JACKET
Soft shell jacket
£165
CHARGE TROUSERS
Utility cargo trousers
£295
STEALTH SEAMLESS BASE LAYER TOP
Insulated base layer top
£115
RESTOCK LANDED
STEALTH SEAMLESS BASE LAYER BOTTOM
Insulated base layer leggings
£90
STEALTH SEAMLESS BASE LAYER TOP WOMENS
Women's base layer top
£115
MOUNTAIN PRO WATERPROOF TROUSERS
Packable waterproof trousers
£400
MOUNTAIN PRO WATERPROOF JACKET
Packable waterproof jacket
£450
CHARGE TROUSERS
Utility cargo trousers
£295
TRENDING
MOUNTAIN PRO FUSION JACKET
Insulated alpine jacket
£250
NEW
ORYON SHIRT
Lightweight shirt
£150
NEW
VADER T-SHIRT - PEN Y FAN
100% cotton t-shirt
£40
RESTOCK LANDED
CHARGE SHORTS
Utility cargo shorts
£140
NEW
ORYON SHORTS
9" Lightweight shorts
£100
NEW
ORYON DELTA T-SHIRT LITE
Lightweight t-shirt
£65
ORYON DELTA T-SHIRT
Half-zip t-shirt
£90
FORCE DRIRELEASE® TANK
Training active tank
£60
NEW
RESTOCK LANDED
VELES JACKET
Soft shell jacket
£165
"Every race in the Global Race Series is built around one idea, pushing through when it gets tough. That’s where real stories are made. ThruDark understands that better than most, which is why this partnership is incredibly exciting. We’ve seen their kit tested across our series, from jungles to deserts, and it’s never faltered.”
Kris King, Beyond the Ultimate Race Director