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April 10th, 2025
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7 min read
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Buzz and Zoë explore how to make your first ultra a success, whether it's your first 50K or a chance to refine your approach. Joined by expert coaches Dr. Stefanie Flippin and Krissy Moehl, they dive into the highs, lows, and everything in between of ultrarunning.
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!
Buzz and Zoë discuss their evolving love for running, then chat with elite trail couples Tyler Green & Rachel Drake and Tabor & Eli Hemming on love, racing and life.
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.
Explore what it means to be an environmentalist, with guests Tina Muir and Scott & Jenny Jurek sharing insights on sustainable running and climate advocacy.
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.
Zoë and Buzz dive into what community means to them and why the Keep Trail Running Weird awards matter.
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!
It’s a new season of The Trailhead Podcast with hosts Zoë Rom and Buzz Burrell! Zoë and Buzz explore how trail running deepens their connection to nature and why every trail runner should see themselves as an environmentalist.
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!
Curious how to boost your motivation by 42%? Register for a race on Jan 1!
Get to know the top finalists in each category for the 2024 awards. Cast your vote by December 27!
Got mixed feelings about running in the winter? You're not alone.
While you’re busy decking the halls and ringing in the New Year, don’t forget about your race calendar! From December 15 through December 31, a sleigh full of races open registration, offering the perfect opportunity to set your sights on next year’s goals.
