How to Respect the Environment
Minimize your environmental impact and preserve the trails you love by asking a few key questions before heading out the door.
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Always Be Prepared: Considerations for Every Race Distance
A lot can go wrong in trail racing. But a lot can go right, too. Here's a long list of things to keep in mind for your next race.
Hillygoat’s Hills
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Vest In Show
Trail Runner's top hydration-vest picks for your 2019 racing kit. From barely noticeable to full of features, there is a vest for every type of race.
First Look: Running Headlamps from Ledlenser
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2020 Running Camp
The 2020 Trail Runner magazine summer running camp with and Megan and David Roche will take your running to the next level.
First Look: Raidlight Hyper Light MP+
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First Look: Responsiv XP and Revolutiv Trail Shoes by Raidlight
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First Look: FKT II Short Sleeve by Columbia
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Running Through Time at the Petra Desert Marathon
The course includes 4,000 feet of climbing and 3,600 feet of descending as it sends runners past ancient tombs, temples, amphitheaters and caves.
Watch: Dark Peak Fell Runners
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First Look: VJ XTRM Shoes
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Preview: Norvan VT2 by Arc’Teryx
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Watch: Jaybird Presents—Elevate
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Running Through Time at the Petra Desert Marathon
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Watch: Praying and Running—the Faroe Islands
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True Impressions: The Origin, Tecnica’s First Custom-Fit Trail Shoe
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Watch: Kungsleden with Emelie Forsberg
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Waiting for Walmsley
Behind the scenes of Jim Walmsley’s record-breaking 2018 Western States 100 victory.
Workout Wednesday—Will Fisher’s Heat Training for Western States 100
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The Hardrock 100 Canceled Due to Snow and Avalanche Debris
One of the stellar spots along the Hardrock course. Photo by Megan Janssen.
Hardrock 100 Canceled Due to Deep Snow and Avalanche Debris
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Finding My Footing, Finally
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The Finish Line
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Watch: Kilian Jornet Wins Zegama for the Ninth Time
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Workout Wednesday—Megan Kimmel’s “1 in 5s”
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True Wireless Flash Headphones by Under Armour, Engineered by JBL
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First Look: Trail Glove 5 by Merrell
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Trail Tested: bitihorn Alpha Hoodie Shirt by Norrona
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The Reveal Awaits
The Philosophy Behind Joe Grant’s Nolan’s FKT. He talks about ego, congruence, and his cute little pack.
The Reveal Awaits
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Olympian Runner Kara Goucher Switches to the Trails
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Workout Wednesday—Camille Herron Style
The multi-time world record holder shares one of her favorite go-to workouts.
Workout Wednesday—Stephen Kersh Style
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Watch: Black Diamond Presents Nolan’s Fourteen
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Bring Out the Black Loop!
Ragnar Relay is stocking its arsenal with a new experience for their most elite runners.
2019 Transvulcania in Photos
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Running to Extremes
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Running to Extremes
In Europe, trail runners are heading higher—and some are dying. Will it happen here in North America?
Destination—Bishop, California
Check out Bishop for your next running adventure. Miles of flowing trails, accessible lakes and jagged mountains. While summertime can be hot, spring and fall are idyllic times to check out the Eastern Sierra.
Your Weekly Workout—5K Chops
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Seeking Novelty in the Familiar
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The Godfather
No group of people is more proud of what it has than Minnesota’s trail runners, and no one embodies Minnesota trail runners better than Kurt Decker.
The Godfather
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2019 Trail Running Kit From Patagonia
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Workout Wednesday May 8—Ocho de Mayo
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Watch: Hood To Trail
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First Look: Hydrolight Shorts and Tank by Ultimate Direction
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The New Entry Rules of UTMB, Explained
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First Look: Tailwind Rebuild Recovery Drink
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How to Get Race Ready, Mentally
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Workout Wednesday May 1—The May Day Mayday
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Put It on Your List: El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
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Scarpa Spin Ultra
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Watch: Courtney Dauwalter—The Source
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Inov-8 Roclite 275
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Respect the Environment
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Workout Wednesday: Easter Candy Run Off
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Trail Races Continue Making Strides Toward Gender Equality
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Bring Out the Black Loop!
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How to Build Workouts to be Race Ready
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Watch: A Long Day Out with Kilian Jornet
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La Sportiva Bushido II
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HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat 3
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Reach for the Sky
The final battle for victory in the 2018 Sky Running World Championships and the Golden Trail Series.
Reach for the Sky
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The Dirty Dozen
Trail Runner’s picks for the top trail shoes for Spring 2019.
Merrell MTL Cirrus
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New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro 4
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Topo Athletic Hydroventure 2
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Salomon Speedcross 5
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ON Cloudventure
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Nike Air Zoom Wildhorse 5
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Adidas Terrex Agravic BOA
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Altra Superior 4
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The Dirty Dozen
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First Look: Smartwool Merino Sport Lined Skirt
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Watch: Wolfpack
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First Look: FTG Trail Shoe by Columbia
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No Finishers
The Barkley Marathons won again. Both 2018 and 2019 saw no finishers and some are starting to wonder if it's become an unbeatable race.