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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Locations

  • CHU Réunion

    Saint-Denis, 97400, Reunion

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