2,000km, eight countries, 29 days - the fastest runner to cross the Alps

Ultra-runner Sophie Woods runs 2,000km across eight countries in only 29 days to break the record for completing the Via Alpina - one of the world's toughest endurance challenges.

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2,000km, eight countries, 29 days - the fastest runner to cross the Alps

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Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.

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BBC Published 2 August 2026

2,000km, eight countries, 29 days - the fastest runner to cross the Alps

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Fastest runner to cross the Alps says it was an incredible experience

Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.

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