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From expert-level kneading to mindful companionship, cats prove they’re more than just cough potatoes—they’re unsung heroes in runners’ lives

Trail race lotteries are growing more competitive by the year. Here’s how to deal with not getting into your dream race. Again.

Massive celebration of outdoor culture returns to Denver with an all-star musical lineup, a bigger footprint, and an energetic mix of speakers, gear, films, food and fun

When she's not studying the effects of climate change, Clare Gallagher has won many of the most prestigious ultrarunning races in the world. Neither prepared her for this five-day stage race through a land as grand as it is precarious.

Not all trail races are created equally: 22-year-old collegiate trail running champion Stuart Terrill learned the very hard way at the U.S. Mountain Running Championships last summer

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Beyond exceptional customer service, Virginia’s PR Run & Walk is the heart and soul of the running community

The best way to find your next pair of running shoes—and inspiration about your running community—is to shop at your local running store

We just got back from The Running Event Trade show, where we saw hundreds of shoes that will drop next year. Here are the racing, road, and trail models setting the tone for 2025.

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We know meditation and visualization exercises benefit our mental health. Could they also support our physical bodies?

The 29-year-old non-binary bike mechanic from Boulder, Colorado, quietly threw down the second-fastest women’s time ever at the Javelina Jundred on a very "jot" day to earn their second golden ticket into the Western States 100

Forget your fuel? You might find what you need at your nearest gas station mini mart.

The original costumed 100-mile trail party—which also happens to be the final golden ticket race into the 2025 Western States 100—kicks off on October 26

We tested over 75 trail shoes across hundreds of miles of rocky singletrack, sandy paths, and muddy forests. These 14 stood out as the top performers.

Charles Costa, a multi-genre electronic British folk artist, has used ultra-distance trail running to revitalize his life and revive his career

Seven years into the global sub-ultra trail series, our European correspondent provides her on-the-ground analysis from the GTWS Grand Final in Switzerland

What kind of shoes do you need for running gravel roads? Salomon teamed up with Pas Normal Studios to create a dirt-road specialist, the DRX DFY GRVL

Navigate your next running adventure with ease by implementing these tried-and-true travel tips

Grab your next pair of shoes for off-road running adventures at a huge discount

Don’t let his sometimes abrasive public persona fool you. The man behind the Barkley Marathons and Big’s Backyard Ultra, otherwise known as Gary Cantrell, is as odd and sincere as anyone in ultrarunning.

Put on the map by the likes of Courtney Dauwalter and mastermind Lazarus Lake, backyard ultras have no time cutoff and seemingly no end to their rise in popularity

Eleven testers spent hundreds of hours working out in dozens of different sports bras to find the best-performing picks for every type of activity

How do you prepare for a record-breaking six-day run? If you're Matthieu Bonne, you clock a record-breaking continuous swim followed by a record-breaking seven-day bike.

Past meets present as rural farmers play a big role in the Andes Race high in the Peruvian mountains

FKT season has arrived, and no record is safe. Here’s a peek at five of the wildest record attempts we’ve seen go down this year.

The 39-year-old legend won the “très difficile” 100-miler by five hours to qualify for the 2025 Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, setting the stage for the epic showdown we’ve all been waiting for

The three-time champion will compete for an automatic entry into the 2025 Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc at the Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB 100-miler on October 4-5

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Parks and trail towns along the southern reaches of the AT are devastated. Here's how hikers can help.

Minimal sleep, constant calories, and a relentless support crew helped “Candy Mama” shave 13 hours off of the fastest time ever recorded on the 2,190-mile route

The husband of runner Camille Herron admitted to having altered the Wikipedia biographies of prominent ultrarunners. The revelation came after a Canadian journalist launched an investigation.

Ultrarunner Tara “Candy Mama” Dower shaved 13 hours off Karel Sabbe’s previous record for hiking the iconic route

Some athletes swear by ice baths, infrared saunas and deep tissue massage. For this Catalan trail running and mountaineering icon, the secret to two decades of record-breaking performances is much simpler.

Running with your dog can be a great way for you both to get fitter and faster. Here’s how to get started.

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Mountain runner Michelino Sunseri appeared to have climbed the iconic peak in record time, but the arbiters of speed determined it didn’t count

The UTMB Mont-Blanc week of trail running races felt especially historic this year, and here’s why

The 36-year-old connected all 82 4,000-meter peaks in the Alps in just 19 days—a staggering 43 days faster than the previous record. As the greatest trail runner of all time continues to climb to new heights, we sat down with him in person to unpack his relationship with the sport and himself.

Vomiting, exhaustion, pain—for most of the 2,800 runners toeing the start line, completing UTMB under the 46.5-hour cutoff is no small feat. Here’s how some American age-group runners got it done.

From the tech lab to the trailhead, Hoka co-founder and footwear expert Christophe Aubonnet optimizes prototypes worn by Hoka athletes winning races

More brands are using UTMB-Mont Blanc week to showcase of their latest models, which were put to the test in the UTMB World Series Finals races

Backing up her Western States win this June, the American expat ran fearlessly to win her second Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc on a very hot day

The Hoka-sponsored duo sealed their redemption tour in Chamonix. South Africa’s Toni McCann pulls out a commanding victory in her first 100K and second UTMB World Series Finals race win

It’s the first time an American or Chinese runner has won the prestigious 57K trail race that serves as a de facto global trail running championship

After a year that included a maelstrom of controversy that was unpleasant for all, the world’s most prominent ultra-trail running event has righted its path

Now in its second year, the program—led by criminal-turned-athlete John McAvoy—aims to harness the transformative power of trail running to put young people on a better path

Mild-mannered frenchman Ludo Pommeret might be the best trail runner you don't know by name, even though he's won the world's hardest races

High alpine meadows, soaring peaks, and farm-fresh cuisine served in mountain huts, a multi-day run around the TMB can be as dreamy as it sounds—with the right preparation

David Roche broke the 19-year old course record, while Mary Denholm ran the second fastest women’s time in race history

Colorado Silver Star, a family-run metalsmith in Denver, Colorado, has been handcrafting each and every buckle awarded toLeadville 100 finishers for nearly 40 years

After an eighth-place finish at the Leadville 100 last year, this Canadian runner has made mental health a key component of a holistic training approach

Options abound for athletes looking for a turbocharged boost - but caffeine can only go so far during a workout or a race. Use this guide to figure out your optimal dose (and why you shouldn't count on it to save you from poor fueling).

Check out Kylee Van Horn RDN's author page.

It's Dauwalter's third straight course-record win, while almost 49-year-old Pommeret nailed the grueling 100-mile event on the first try to take down Kilian Jornet's course record

After recovering quickly from the emergency surgery on July 5, Miller was hopeful to start the 100-mile race through Colorado's San Juan Mountains

'A Team Sport' highlights how the 39-year-old athlete from Leadville, Colorado, is redefining the boundaries of trail running and inspiring a new generation of athletes.

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The two-time reigning champ and course record holder returns for a bid to score a hat trick on this iconic 100-mile loop through Colorado’s San Juan mountains

After suffering a horrific ankle break and complicated surgery, the 2021 champ and ultra-trail legend returns to the iconic 100-mile event in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains to reconnect with community

Now in its 12th year, the event remains focused on challenging courses and a friendly community vibe

The favorites prevailed and dark-horse contenders ran lights out to place on the podium at 2024 Western States 100 Endurance Run

After a stellar Nordic ski season last winter, the multi-talented American athlete is eager to race on the trails again after being sidelined with a knee injury

All eyes will be on three-time winner Jim Walmsley, but he'll face stiff competition in his first American ultra in two years from a deep field of veterans and newcomers

One of the best U.S. trail runners lives in France, but she's back to make her mark on American soil

Be prepared to get nothing else done as you obsessively follow the livestream and leaderboard

How Diana Fitzpatrick, president of the Western States Endurance Run Board, guides the oldest 100-mile ultra

Fitter and faster than ever, 2023 runner-up Katie Schide headlines star-studded field at America’s most iconic 100-mile race from Palisades Tahoe to Auburn, California on June 29-30

It’s a homegrown race with world-class vibes that attracted top talent this year—including three-time Western States winner Jim Walmsley and Olympic Trials qualifier Anna Gibson

If he can complete the 100-mile race from Olympic Valley to Auburn, California, he'll be the oldest finisher in the race's history

Western States is the Super Bowl of ultrarunning. But it’s so much more than that, too. Here's what you need to know about the historic 100-mile race on June 29, 2024.

With a new crop of high-cushion trail running shoes for both on- and off-road miles hitting the market, you're sure to find one of these all-rounders right for your long runs

The new total annual prize purse for the UTMB Finals and the World Series will be approximately $370,000, with the women’s and men’s UTMB Mont Blanc winners each earning roughly $21,500

We compared two new natural-fitting, low-drop, cushioned trail shoes to find which is better for your trails and preferences

If you appreciate a proprioceptive feel for the trail and a full-foot flex, this nimble trail runner could be for you

The global race organization is strengthening its commitment to clean trail running with a sizable investment this year for in-competition testing, illuminating both the progress toward clean sport—and the structural issues that remain

There are three uber-competitive races, a new 18K race, a bevy of top-tier athletes, and nearly 3,000 total entrants at this action-packed weekend

Summer ski resort mountain running races are legit hard, crazy fun, and accessible to anyone who wants to enjoy grinding in the grandeur