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Cocodona 250: A Once In A Lifetime Endurance Story
What began as an ambitious race plan quickly became something very different.
Cocodona 250 pushed Frankie Ralph far beyond the experience he had prepared for. Early foot problems changed the trajectory of the race almost immediately, turning a fast-moving pursuit into a 104-hour battle of patience, resilience and relentless forward progress across Arizona.
Crewed, paced and documented in real time by the OUT&BACK team, this film captures the full journey from packet pickup to the finish line in Flagstaff - the highs, the lows, the sleep deprivation, the problem-solving and the people who helped hold it all together.
From wood to moor: Back o’ Bennachie trails with Portal + GORE-TEX®
Alongside Portal and GORE-TEX®, the group set out across the Aberdeenshire trails.
Taking in the western side of Bennachie, the route climbed steadily onto the hill, moving from summit to summit before dropping back down to base for a well-earned coffee.
Clachnaben Hill Race by Cosmics Aberdeen
For the second year in a row, Out & Back supported the race with a presence on the day as well as providing a prize for the male and female overall winners of the race.
Portal Spring/Summer '26
Physical and emotional tools for human movement. Discover the latest from Portal for Spring/Summer ’26, now available at Out & Back.
A new partnership with Still Going Strong!
We’re proud to support two standout trail events at Glen Tanar, from summer racing in the Cairngorms to the iconic Illuminator night run.
Nike ACG Ultrafly & Lava Loft Jacket
Nike’s All Conditions Gear is back. After dominating Western States and Black Canyon, ACG arrives at Out & Back with the Ultrafly and Lava Loft Jacket - built for trail, ultra and beyond.
Deeside Night Race Series - Race #2 - Tarland Trails
Race #2 of the Deeside Night Race Series delivered everything you want from a winter night race. Three loops of Tarland Trails brought steep climbs, fast bermed descents and relentless turns, all raced under head torch alone. With just five seconds separating first and second, it was a flat-out, high-intensity battle that proved the series is very much heating up — even in the dark.
Deeside Night Race Series - Race #1 - Cnoc Dubh
There’s a certain romance to Scottish night races, and Race #1 of the Deeside Night Race Series at Cnoc Dubh had it in spades. From a £1 entry and a Victorian hotel start line to head torches cutting through the forest darkness, this was hill running at its most honest — cold, communal and quietly unforgettable.
Deeside Night Race Series 25/26
The Deeside Runners Night Race Series is back, bringing with it all the things that make winter hill racing so good — bogs, ice, questionable footing and well-earned post-race refreshments. For the second year running, Out & Back are proud to support the series alongside Moonlight Mountain Gear and VJ Sport, with opportunities for racers to test head torches and shoes across the events, plus prizes for the overall series winners.
On The Course: Bennachie Ultra
Last Saturday, we headed out towards Aberdeen’s most well-known hill for the Bennachie Ultra. With O&B & TGRC team members, familiar faces, and many more runners tackling the 50k route, we caught some pre-race moments, the start scenes, and picked up the front runners at Millstone Hill and Mither Tap before descending to the finish line to catch the podium spots filling up.
Chamonix + UTMB with NIKE ACG
After an unforgettable first night at UTMB, we followed the race from Chamonix to Les Houches and on to Courmayeur, cheering on the leaders through heavy rain, snow, and steep trails.
TheROCKER by SATISFY
Discover the SATISFY TheROCKER at Out & Back – engineered for road-to-trail transitions, long-distance comfort, and all-terrain grip. Designed with SATISFY’s advanced TuneLug™ outsole co-developed with Vibram®, lightweight Euforia™ PEBA/EVA midsole, and breathable Rippy™ 66 monomesh upper, TheROCKER delivers performance for marathon, ultra, and adventure runners alike.
