Sophie Woods breaks record for Via Alpina in 29 days
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 6:25 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
New Zealand ultrarunner Sophie Woods completed the Via Alpina challenge, traversing eight countries in 29 days. She finished her journey in Monaco on August 1, breaking the previous men's and women's records. Woods ran 1,240 miles across Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, and France, surpassing the prior fastest time set by Jake Catterall by six days. During her run, Woods faced extreme conditions, including a heatwave that saw temperatures rise above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, leading her to reduce her sleep to under two and a half hours nightly as she neared the end of her journey.
- •Woods ran across eight countries, finishing in Monaco.
- •She completed the challenge in 29 days, surpassing the previous record by six days.
- •The journey began on July 4 in Trieste, Italy.
- •Woods faced extreme heat and challenging terrains throughout.
- •Her husband and dog assisted her during the run.
- 6:25 AMYahoo Sports — Ultrarunner smashes record for Via Alpina, crossing 8 European countries in 29 days
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