Kiwi ultrarunner breaks record on 2000km Via Alpina trail

Monday 3 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 3 Aug, 11:43am

Christchurch-born Sophie Woods has become the fastest person to complete the 2000km Via Alpina route across the Alps. The 42-year-old finished the trek through eight European countries in 29 days, beating the previous record by six days.

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First reported by Stuff, Mon 3 Aug, 10:38am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 65 minutes

StuffMon 3 Aug, 10:38am

‘I can’t believe I did it’: Kiwi ultrarunner Sophie Woods breaks record on one of world’s toughest trails (opens in new tab)
The PressMon 3 Aug, 11:43am

‘I can’t believe I did it’: Christchurch ultrarunner makes history in 2000km Alps traverse (opens in new tab)