Ultratrail runners may face higher infection risk after race, study finds
NCT ID NCT06089174
First seen Feb 18, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study looked at whether running a very long race (an ultratrail) makes people more likely to get infections like colds or sore throats. Researchers compared 471 runners with their companions who did not run. They tracked symptoms for three weeks after the race to see if the runners got sick more often.
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CHU Réunion
Saint-Denis, 97400, Reunion
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