Илья Музуров

Four head-to-head duels, three finishes separated by no more than three places — and a level 2–2. Alexander Rakhmetov and Ilya Muzurov have run close to each other for a second season in a row, and both still have two open races before season 263 ends, where the score can change again.

September 9

Open from 1 to 21 August. After five days the men are led by Priyeshkin (82 km) and Muzurov (74 km); sixth is league newcomer Tindikov. Among the women, Dmitrieva and Shcherbakova. The field is only just opening up.

August 5

Mid-season check for Season 262 — 94 athletes, 1,310 runs, 11,803 km across 8 races. Volume leaders vs. efficiency runners, the May 3 marathon day, ultra outliers, and what the second half decides.

May 16