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The ultra runner and endurance skier is open to whatever the mountain gives her—she wants to experience a new adventure and inspire other women to do the same

The sportswear brand is backing scientific studies to understand women’s sports performance

The legendary trail runner and mountaineer was trying to climb the world’s highest mountain from the West Ridge

Hello Grindstone! With an East Coast race on the docket for 2024's Golden Ticket races, and CCC replacing UTMB, how will this change reshape the startline at the U.S’s most competitive 100-miler?

We traveled to Los Angeles to Strava’s exclusive event of panels and announcements. Here were some of the essential things we learned about where the tech giant is headed. 

Get ready: 90 hours of live-streaming Cocodona is coming. See who’s competing, and what to expect at this year’s Cocodona 250.

Injury can be disappointing and frustrating, but it can also show us a new way forward

UTMB is updating its entry system for runners who give birth. Here’s what you need to know.

We’re teaming up with the world’s biggest race organization to give you a front-row seat to the biggest names and races in trail running. Here’s what you need to know.

With over 60 on-the-ground events and virtual watch parties, one of the sport’s most vibrant film festivals is hitting the road to offer new screenings in the U.S. and internationally

What do runners need to know about this condition? 

Lake Sonoma is celebrating its Sweet 16 with Team USA Selection and a deep field of competition. Here’s what to know about this legendary 50.

April 28-29 races will start and finish in Auburn with adjusted courses and time cutoffs.

The craziest event in trail running began Tuesday morning in Tennessee's Frozen Head State Park

Rising Hearts is an Indigenous-led organization committed to community building, elevating Native and community voices through movement, and they’re working with GU Energy Labs to launch a new flavor, film, and justice commitments for endurance running.

The two fiercely independent running companies are joining forces to do good on a bigger scale

The microorganisms in your gut microbiome can affect how well you train and race. Learn the latest science on the athlete's microbiome, plus ways that you can make it work harder for you.

Americans Zach Miller, Ryan Montgomery, Hayden Hawks, Amanda Basham, and Allie Mac reach the podium at New Zealand’s premier ultra

COROS just launched the APEX 2 Pro Kilian Jornet Edition, and it comes with the chance to join a 12-week virtual training program with the GOAT himself

The activity tracking company received criticism after raising fees based on a user’s region, billing type, and date of signup

California’s extreme weather events are threatening the famous 100-mile course. Here’s what we know.

As the sport grows, professional athletes are banding together to create a group that can lead the way on issues like doping, contract clarity, and race schedules. Here’s what it means for the future of the sport.

Strava cites 'new features and market conditions' after backlash for increased fees.

As a thank you for being part of the Trail Runner family, here are the trail-related Outside+ member perks included in your membership that you should know about. 

Sparks flew at the first Golden Ticket race of 2023, with a competitive field and a course record finish by Courtney Dauwalter. Here’s your recap.

From November 24-27, Rising Hearts—an Indigenous-led grassroots organization—will host the third annual Truthsgiving 4 Miler. The run was created to honor Indigenous history, foster allyship, and share the true history of Thanksgiving during Native American Heritage Month.

Join Run Intel to have your GPS watch generate ultra-specific email updates based on your running activities and goals

Alysia Montaño is dedicating her career to building and sharing resources for moms on race day, and beyond.

Chin up. You don’t have to dread the months ahead. Running through the darker months can have a different vibe and tempo, and that's okay.

I tested apparel from fifteen brands in all kinds of conditions. Here are my eight favorite pieces for autumn trail runs.

Give the gift of adventure this holiday season with one of five curated running experiences. 

Last weekend’s hyper-competitive race in Arizona’s Sonoran desert drew top talent, record-breaking paces, and confusion around nonbinary award categories.

Rémi Bonnet and Nienke Brinkman win the five-stage GTWS championship and overall season titles

Arizona’s favorite hundred-miler is a Golden Ticket race, and it’s attracting a monster field. Here’s what you need to know.

After a three-year absence due to COVID-19 and a devastating volcanic eruption on the island last fall, the Transvulcania by UTMB ultra race returned with American Abby Hall taking the win.

I never expected to be taken off a flight on a stretcher and rushed to brain surgery. Here are some ways you can reduce your chances of the same fate.

“I really did spend 16-plus hours covering fewer than three miles”

Two ultrarunners face off to capture the fastest known time on the Arizona Trail, hoping to push one another to a new record.

“Through this race, we inspire people around us to be better citizens of this world and to transcend themselves”

This latest allegation is part of what could be a larger problem in the trail running world.

This weekend, on October 15th, watch 37 national teams compete to win the race with no finish line.

Team USA will be sending a strong team to the first combined championships in Thailand

Though COVID isn’t going anywhere soon, the newer variants may have fewer long-term effects for something all athletes care deeply about: our hearts.

The diagnosis is tricky and can easily be confused with sciatica—and it's one of the most common running injuries.

With record-shattering descents and a deep love for the mountain, Colorado-based Mascarenas overcame unhealthy habits and injury to become the Queen of Pikes Peak.

Elite ultrarunner Tim Tollefson created a local event that invites everyone to enjoy running mountain trails through races, panel discussions, and films.

Here’s what we know about the Mosquito Fire, how local communities are being affected, and what Western States 100 race organizers are doing to respond.

One month before toeing the line at this weekend’s Run Rabbit Run 100, a backcountry skier finds inspiration and mentorship to push the pace across one of Colorado’s toughest running routes.

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.

Three days: That's how long it took endurance athlete Jeff Garmire to finish the John Muir Trail. But from health scares to falling asleep while hiking, it was anything but a casual stroll.

Kilian Jornet’s mindset and approach to sport is changing the game for the better

We caught up with Jim Walmsley after his 4th place finish at UTMB

A video taken by “Ultramarathon Man” minutes after surviving an alleged coyote attack gets criticized for being fake news. We reached out to Dean for answers.

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?

Curious what's trending? Here were the five most popular Trail Runner articles published last month.

Curious what's trending? Here were the five most popular Trail Runner articles published last month.

On Wednesday, the world’s largest social platform for athletes announced several new updates, and trail running is front and center.

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

Curious what's trending? Here were the five most popular Trail Runner articles published in May 2022.

Curious what's trending? Here were the five most popular Trail Runner articles published in April.

Five years ago, Thomas “Rivs” Puzey competed in the Boston elite field. This year, he was glad to be among the last to cross the finish line.

Join Trail Runner’s exclusive pilot project, Trail Intel, to have your GPS watch generate ultra-specific email updates based on your activities and goals. 

A roundup of our most popular online articles so far this year.

The North Face’s Athlete Development Program provides two-year contracts to “burgeoning and diverse athletes.”

The Barkley Marathons got weird this year. We tracked down stories from seven runners, from virgins to veterans.

Here’s how Ukraine’s trail running community is responding to the Russian invasion.

The three-time UTMB champion returns to Chamonix for the first time since a DNF in 2018.

The newly minted master’s runner shows no signs of slowing down after three straight 100-mile wins.

Legendary runner Kara Goucher announced this week that she's been diagnosed with runner's dystonia. Learn more about the rare movement disorder.

After a health scare and a destructive apartment fire, Sage Canaday is returning to the racing scene. And he's not messing around.

Activists launch The Outdoorist Oath to promote social justice on the trail.

Expert advice for lacing up and running bold in the cold

Minimalist shoes making running a different experience, but they're not a magic bullet. Consider these five factors before trying them out.

A history of the minimalist running shoe

In a brief submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court, a collective of athletes weighed in on deliberations over a Mississippi abortion law.

From the Grand Canyon, to cancer, to the big city, Tommy Rivs continues his journey forward.

The Coaches of Color Initiative, funded by 80/20 Endurance, will award a one-year apprenticeship grant with $1,000 monthly stipend to recipients.

It is believed to be the first death in the 19-year history of the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc races in and around Chamonix.