Timed ultra · WORLD RECORD REFERENCE

48 hours world records.

The greatest distance covered in 48 hours. Explore official performances and your own targets.

Ratified records

Men · IAU timed event

485.099 km

48 hours · Average pace 5:56 min/km (including stops)

Ratified

Matthieu Bonne · BEL

Pabianice (POL) · 2025-05-30

IAU source

Source checked 2026-09-10

Source table updated 2026-05-06

Race held 30 May–1 June 2025; the date shown is the start date.

Women · IAU timed event

436.371 km

48 hours · Average pace 6:36 min/km (including stops)

Ratified

Patrycja Bereznowska · POL

Pabianice (POL) · 2025-05-30

IAU source

Source checked 2026-09-10

Source table updated 2026-05-06

Race held 30 May–1 June 2025; the date shown is the start date.

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The clock runs continuously for 48 hours, including all breaks. The greatest total distance wins; average pace includes stopped time. This is not a Backyard Ultra, where a fixed-distance yard starts every hour.Confirm the record’s surface, athlete classification, race category, ratification status, and date before comparing performances. The mile can refer to a track mile or a road mile; these are distinct record categories. Ultra distances may have additional surface and recognition distinctions.

Running records can change. Always verify official record databases for competition-critical information.