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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.

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.

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.

Will you be in Tahoe between June 19 and 29? We’re talking Broken Arrow Skyrace, TrailCon, and Western States! If you’re not going to be there (we'll miss you), you can still enter to win our Tahoe Week Giveaway and get in on the fun!

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.

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!