Ultramarathon running

Ultramarathon running has been studied in 2 papers since 2025: 2 observational studies in people; 1 in the past year. The newest paper, Feb 1, 2026: “Comparison of P wave indices between ultramarathon athletes and general population”.

Exposure

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At a glance

The findings reach people, from one lab or study. 1 lab in 1 country.

“Ultramarathon athletes had significantly higher maximum P wave duration (114.24 ± 7.95 ms vs. 105.76 ± 7.15 ms, p < 0.001)”
Comparison of P wave indices between ultramarathon athletes and general populationPhysiological reports2026doi:10.14814/phy2.70766
Humans: a single group. Cells, worms or flies and mice: nothing yet.
  • 1 lab in 1 country
  • Funder: Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University
  • Humans2

What is ultramarathon running linked with?

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Studies link ultramarathon running with maximum P-wave duration.

Maximum P-wave duration

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1 study
  1. Ultramarathon running is associated with maximum P-wave duration in humans (Ultramarathon athletes compared with age- and sex-matched healthy volunteers) (114.24 ± 7.95 ms vs. 105.76 ± 7.15 ms).

    “Ultramarathon athletes had significantly higher maximum P wave duration (114.24 ± 7.95 ms vs. 105.76 ± 7.15 ms, p < 0.001)”

    HumansUltramarathon athletes compared with age- and sex-matched healthy volunteers≥1 race of ≥100 km or ≥60 km in the past year70% males

    Comparison of P wave indices between ultramarathon athletes and general population

    Physiological reports

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