Athletics News The Longer the Race, the Closer They Get: How Women Are Closing the Gap in Ultra-Endurance Events Women Are Closing the Gap: The Epic Battle in Ultra-Endurance RacesBy Sophia DavisAugust 2, 2025 Recent studies reveal that as race distances increase, the performance gap between men and women narrows, with women increasingly closing in on men in ultra-endurance events. Experts highlight shifting dynamics in long-distance competition.