Doug Mayer

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

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

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

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

A virtual summit with UTMB officials, elite runners, and the Professional Trail Runners Association addresses trail running’s growing pains and amid a backlash of discontent

Paying for a big day out.

Directors of two iconic U.S. races respond to the introduction of the UTMB World Series.

Jumping into your first trail race can be daunting. Here's everything beginners need to know for a fun and successful maiden voyage.

One columnist's approach to running and writing.

Four years ago, one of the country's strongest mountain runners disappeared from the world's stage. Now she's back, racing hard - and with a story to tell.

The oldest race in the Alps turns one half-century old.

Has UTMB lost its way? In this op-ed, our Chamonix correspondent reflects on his relationship to the iconic UTMB race, and what changes in direction mean for the trail community.

Racing UTMB, following it in person or on online, or crewing a friend? Here’s the play-by-play of the course… and how to run it!

The Mont Blanc Marathon series started in 1979 with the 23K distance, making the it one of the oldest trail races in the Alps. 

Meet Enzo Molinari, Chamonix France’s four-legged herder of trail runners

Trail running grows up, and with it comes an uncertain future. 

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Early on the morning of September 7, 2014, Ben Nephew and Ryan Welts, two of New England’s strongest mountain runners, set out to break a record that had stood for 56 years.

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