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June 9th, 2025
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9 min read
Find the top trail races for kids and young runners! These youth trail running events offer fun, adventure, and the perfect introduction to trail running for kids of all ages.
Trail running industry veteran Brian Metzler shares his perspective about the biggest week in trail running.
Being ability agnostic means giving yourself the kind of care you’d give a Real Athlete™, because, plot twist, you are one.
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Anyone else in their Western States qualifying era? Find a qualifying race and do it for that .07% chance of getting in.
Six runners aged 70+ are taking on the Western States 100, defying limits, chasing buckles, and proving that adventure has no age. Meet the legends rewriting ultrarunning’s aging narrative.
Tired of smelly running clothes? Learn why technical fabrics hold onto odor and discover the best ways to remove sweat stink from workout gear—no vinegar baths or freezer tricks required.
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: race directors are artists. What's your preferred style of race map?
This year’s Cocodona raised the bar — again! Is a 250-mile trail running race on your bucket list, too?
When you stray from the map—geographically or otherwise—you give yourself permission to change. Sometimes the best way to move forward is to lose track of where, exactly, you are.
Ordinary runners, extraordinary miles inside the Arizona Monster 300, where community, courage, and one step at a time carry people farther than they ever thought possible
With the rise of multi-day ultras, runners are logging serious sun exposure—not just on race day, but during training too. Without proper protection, they're at greater risk for UV damage.
From film sets to finish lines—how a filmmaker and seasoned ultrarunner joined forces to launch a 24-hour race in Bozeman, powered by grit, Gatorade, and friends.
Carrie Meng is chasing a Western States silver buckle—training for 18,000 feet of vert from pancake-flat Florida. See how she’s getting race-ready as a flatlander!
Before there were fun runs, race lotteries, or running specialty stores, there was Frank Shorter. His gold medal at the 1972 Munich Olympics ignited the American running boom and helped shape the sport as we know it today. But Shorter’s legacy goes far beyond the podium — from exposing doping and reforming athlete rights to sharing his own story of survival, he changed the course of running history.
“Did I lock my car? Should’ve peed again. Wait… why am I nervous? This is fun, right?” Which dot are you?
A Runner's Guide to Smart Hydration
Isometric strength training builds muscle, strengthens and stiffens tendons, and helps prevent injury—making it a powerful, low-skill tool for ultrarunners to train smarter.
Ken Ward’s research on aging in ultrarunning could redefine how older athletes train, race, and recover.
The Skid Row Running Club leaves LA streets for Sedona’s desert trails, proving how community and running can empower recovery and life transformation.
Reclaim the joy in your miles. Here’s how adding play to your training can boost performance, fight burnout, and keep you in love with the run.
Trail running is evolving fast—more expensive shoes, more global attention. Here are five things Brian Metzler would love to see emerge in the coming years.
With a fresh dose of humor and storytelling, The Trailhead is back—same podcast, new energy. Your longtime host, Zoë Rom is joined by a co-host who knows a thing or two about absurd adventures, bad ideas, and the heart of endurance sports: Brendan Leonard.
What's Buzz's next big adventure? His very own podcast, The Buzz with Buzz Burrell.
We're so excited to be launching a new podcast on March 25, The Buzz with Buzz Burrell.
There are countless reasons to register for a trail race, which one of these speaks to you?
Every runner moves through seasons. Our columnist shares how desert running helps her refocus, stay present, and embrace the ultimate seasonal reset.
A born-and-raised Washingtonian compiled this must-run list of trail races in Washington State. Run any one of these and you’ll fall in love with Washington’s trails!
How do runners deal with boogers while running? No judgment here (just keep your germs to yourself)!
Running has been my longest, most committed relationship—outlasting flings, fizzled situationships, and even the occasional existential crisis. Is it healthy? Questionable.
Mental strength comes in all shapes and sizes.
Discover these extraordinary Arizona trail races, from beginner-friendly courses to epic challenges for seasoned runners. Find your next race and register today!
The EXPLORE Act enhances trail access, maintenance, and event permitting while supporting conservation and economic growth. Here's what trail runners and race directors need to know.
Capacity Discrepancy happens when athletes transition to running from non-weight-bearing sports like cycling. This article shows how strength and mobility training can help prevent injuries and support healthy development.
According to Semi-Rad, the life of an ultrarunner is divided into two eras: the "before times," and the inevitable moment when they stop making your favorite shoe.
What if we measured our year not in miles, medals, or virtual kudos, but in the intangible treasures of the trail?
Mike McMonagle (@shitinthewoods) captures the heart-pounding, mud-caked moments of 2024’s biggest races. Check out his top 10 finish line shots with behind-the-scenes stories!
Make 2025 the year that you fuel up and eat enough. The research is clear: fueled is faster.
Wow! Every single nomination sent us spiraling down a rabbit hole of stalking UltraSignup results and scrolling through the IG profiles of truly amazing members of our trail community. The votes have been tallied! Keep reading!
