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The much-anticipated launch of Kilian Jornet’s outdoor brand NNormal features two exciting new shoes. Here’s what you need to know.

The two adventurers that fell in love with each other, then the legendary line linking 14 of Colorado’s highest peaks.

Women tend to play down their accomplishments. Here’s why ultrarunner Sally McRae wants that to change.

Andrea Sansone spent the summer scouting Nolan’s 14 before setting the FKT over Labor Day weekend

With the help of a supporting community, Courtney Dauwalter continues to push the envelope while playing in the mountains.

360 YOU ultra athlete Sally McRae shares how she has approached the first three races (335 miles over 6 weeks) in her #ChooseStrong project.

With integrated carbon plate technology and balances propulsion and cush, this shoe is fun and fast as heck.

Two improvising trail runners on making it up as you go

The essential ingredients in Hannah Allgood’s mountain adventures are curiosity and self-belief.

Are you making one of these training mistakes? From volume to motivation, here’s where trail runners get tripped up. 

With entry changes on the horizon, this year’s UTMB might be the most competitive ever. Here’s why. 

Everything you need to know about the UTMB race series in Chamonix.

High mileage? Giving 110%? Skipping speedwork? Elite athletes weigh in on the worst trail running advice out there. 

Joe McConaughy sets a new Fastest Known Time on the 223-mile John Muir Trail.

With the first-ever Golden Ticket race in Asia, there are more opportunities than ever for international runners to gain entry. How will this change reshape the startline at the U.S’s most competitive 100-miler?

Long runs are one of the most critical parts of ultramarathon training. Here are the best shoes for making them feel like a breeze.

From coffee that supports conservation to new featherweight trail shoes to The Bear (yes, Chef!), here’s what our editors have been obsessing over in July.

As many trail running events grow larger, many runners are gravitating toward smaller grassroots events with a more intimate, personal feel. 

Hawley is lucky that his awkward run didn’t end in injury.

The bell’s ringing. Time for a new adventure.

Want to build confidence and agility on technical terrain? Here are the drills and exercises pros recommend. 

Our editors tested five of the best carbon-plated trail shoes – and two alternative plated shoes – on the market. Here’s what we found

Stuck in a training rut? We asked elite athletes and professional coaches what changes they’ve made to level up. 

You don’t need a recovery shake after every run, but reaching for one after key workouts and longer efforts can help speed recovery. 

New course records and an incredibly close men’s podium mark a historic year for the Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run.

Nick and Jamil Coury are teaming up to run the “graduate-level” 100-mile course around Colorado’s San Juan Mountains.

Summer has arrived! It’s race season and also staying-cool season, and here’s what our editors are loving as they dive into all things trail.

Here’s the trail running gear that has stood the test of time, and that our editors will swear by for years to come. 

Broken Arrow is back, and the field is deeper than ever. Here’s what to know about one of the U.S.’s premier mountain running events. 

From shoes and apparel to tech and hydration, here's all the best trail running gear of 2022, chosen by our editors and testers.

It’s finally trail racing season! And we couldn’t be happier. As we get ready for our big races this summer, here’s what the editors of Trail Runner are loving right now.

Out Trails is hosting the first LGBTQ+ retreat for trail runners. 

From fueling to having fun, here are 5 lessons our editor learned the hard way. 

Long adventures on the trails are just around the corner. Be prepared with these vests, both new releases and time-tested standbys.

In our 2022 annual DIRT issue, we’re leaning into the in-betweens. 

A group of women who are out to make history, and upend how we think about competition in the process.

At the intersection of soft and speedy, you’ll find the Hoka Tecton X, another contender in the growing market for carbon-plate trail shoes.

As the weather warms and race season begins, here’s what the editorial staff at Trail Runner has been running in, reading, eating, and more.

Indigenous runners are drawing attention to the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives with education and events this May.

Jacky-Hunt Broersma set out to take down a world record. What does it take to run 100 marathons in 100 days?

Lighter, springier - with the same cush you’ve come to expect from Hoka. Here’s what’s new in the Speedgoat 5.

This November, Nebraska’s newest ultra-endurance event gives runners a chance to see the state in style. 

Spring is inching closer, and the gear we’re running in, podcasts we’re listening to, and recipes we’re making are reflecting that!

Everything you need to know about getting outfitted for your next trail race - no matter the distance. 

More people are running and racing on trails than ever. Here’s how Dylan Bowman is stoking trail running’s flame. 

Why we’re so stoked on FKT’s.

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How Jeremy P. McGhee is making trails accessible to a new generation of adaptive athletes. 

Dakota Jones combines his love for trail running and environmental stewardship in his Footprints camps. 

From gear to fuel to on-the-run podcasts, here’s what the Trail Runner team can’t get enough of right now.

There’s an implicit message floating around endurance sports that equates processed food with “guilt.” Here’s why we think that's bogus. 

Everything you need to get the most out of your training without breaking the bank - tried and tested by our team.

How winter road running brings one writer closer to nature. 

It’s not you, it’s me. To be more specific, it’s my temperamental Achilles tendon. And lately, my tendon needs some space. 

There’s a lot to love about embracing winter sports. Here’s what 5 athletes say about taking it from the trails to the slopes. 

Being able to see is just as important as being seen when running in low light. Here are our favorite headlamps for every scenario.

How Tommy Byrne’s journey inspired him to make space for mental health in the endurance community. 

Forget weight loss. Throw out advice on how to “optimize” your life. This year, we want to keep things simple.

Running your first trail half marathon can be easy and fun with the right preparation.

Tested in the coldest seasons by our editors in Colorado and Montana, these jackets are sure to keep you warm on even the chilliest winter runs.

Resolve to get fit, build speed and tackle 2022 with this intermediate training plan for trail runners. 

Our editor answers your questions about group runs, chafing and how to set realistic expectations when you’re just getting started. 

You might be surprised to find out what gear our Editor In Chief swears by. But this planner is the engine that keeps Trail Runner going.

Starting at 5 hours a week, this 10-week program will help you build endurance and jump-start your training this winter.

Find the right gift for every trail runner in your life with our editors' favorites from 2021.

Learning to embrace the parts of myself that want to be good at things.

Looking for an easy to execute Halloween costume? We've got you covered.

Runner Laura Cortez connects community, environmental stewardship and trail running.

How to balance play and purpose in your training.

Across the U.S. and Canada, Native athletes and activists are using running to draw attention to the harm caused by boarding and residential schools.

What to do if you get nervous before big workouts.

How do you know when you've reached your potential? Should you take your shoes off for water crossings? How can you best support a partner who's injured?

Boyle used a Trail Runner training plan to build speed and break into the ultra distance.

Running Stones, qualifying points. A new World Series. How are you going to get into UTMB?

Should you take TP on the run? Is it okay to walk? What is a "normal" distance to run? Your trail running questions, answered.

Your complete guide to the UTMB races

Injury forces ultra legend Scott Jurek off the trail.

Montgomery isn’t afraid to try new things, especially when it comes to training for 106 brutal miles through the Alps.

In a new series, we’ll be following along as Jacky prepares to take on her biggest challenge yet: running 240 miles across the desert and mountains around Moab.

With three international additions and nothing below 100k - this change is sure to shake up the startline at the U.S.'s most competitive 100 miler.