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, 2025Recent 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.