Are you considering running your first ultramarathon in 2024? Or are you already registered and having buyer’s remorse, thinking…what now? Ultramarathons, or any distance longer than the standard marathon distance (26.2 miles), are some of the greatest physical undertakings by athletes of any sport. Classic “ultra” distances such as 50 kilometer, 50 Mile, 100 mile,… Read more »
House of Sport The Middaugh household might be the most competitive in off-road endurance sports history. Josiah Middaugh, 45-year-old off-road triathlete, snowshoer, trail runner, and father, is one of the most accomplished multidisciplinary outdoor athletes in the world. His career accomplishments (which are still accumulating year after year) include fifteen- time XTERRA USA National Champion,… Read more »
Announcement from American Trail Running Association Double-Track member AdventureCORPS®. Borrego Springs, CA: AdventureCORPS®, Inc. – organizers of the world-famous Badwater® 135 Ultramarathon from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney in July – hosts the Badwater® Salton Sea 81-Mile Ultramarathon annually in late April. First held in 2013, this eleventh edition will take place this weekend on Saturday-Sunday, April… Read more »
ATRA’s theme this year is Better Together and with this in mind, Ana McCabe wrote a piece focused on trail running and the environment. Her article also features pro trail runner and environmental advocate Grayson Murphy who shares tips on how to tread lightly on and off the trails. Featured photo courtesy Saucony. As trail… Read more »
The following review was written by trail runner Sarah Barber and features the Nathan Pinnacle FeatherLite 1.5 liter Hydration Vest. The vest was provided at no charge for the test and review. Temperatures are climbing, trail race season is well underway, and somehow runners need to figure out how to stay hydrated. Personally, I find… Read more »
The following article was written by Paul Kirsch and features the International U18 Mountain Running Cup application process and reflections from the 2023 U.S. Team. Applications are still open for the U.S. team that will compete on June 22, at the 17th International U18 Mountain Running Cup in Montaña Palentina, Spain. This year’s race will… Read more »
Announcement from American Trail Running Association partner US Trail Running Conference (USTRC) featuring its 2024 Advisory Committee. The US Trail Running Conference (USTRC) is thrilled to announce the formation of its 2024 Advisory Committee, composed of individuals deeply passionate about advancing the trail running community. This distinguished group will play a pivotal role in shaping… Read more »
The following release was provided by ATRA member and event standards partner Suunto and features two U.S. trail runners who have been added to its ambassador team. Vantaa, Finland – Suunto, the global leader in premium, innovative products for adventure have announced United States-based trail running athletes, Zach Miller and Abby Hall, will be joining… Read more »
The following release is published with permission from ATRA corporate member KINeSYS and features this year’s ambassadors. KINeSYS Performance Sunscreen is proud to announce its roster of 2024 KINeSYS Champions. Now in its sixth year, the Brand Ambassador program is a group of over 40 individuals from all walks of life. A mix of professional… Read more »
The following release is from ATRA event standards partner HydraPak® and features their program Re-Pak to upcycle used sports bottles. OAKLAND, California – HydraPak®, global leader of high-performance hydration solutions, is excited to announce Re_Pak, a recycling initiative with a goal to upcycle used sports bottles. The Oakland-based company will distribute approximately 30 boxes at… Read more »
The following is reprinted with permission from the Collegiate Running Association and features the 2024 Collegiate Trail Running National Championships announcement. Featured photo from the Fountainhead Trail Race 2023: Kyle Gustafson/Swim Bike Run Photography. The Collegiate Running Association (CRA) is excited to announce a partnership with EX2 Adventures and the Fountainhead 10K Trail Race which… Read more »
The following release was provided by corporate partner BOA® and features the 2024 trail running shoe line. Trail Running traverses various terrains like rocks, mud, snow, and grass, presenting athletes with diverse challenges within a single race. A reliable grip is essential to prevent slipping, but one crucial factor that many runners underestimate is the… Read more »
Trail runner Sarah Barber reviews 2XU Form Stash Hi-Rise Compression Tights. Product was provided for the test and review at no charge. 2XU. Say it with me: “Two times you.” Two times ME? Uh, not sure that’s a good idea. Most people can barely tolerate just one of me. That was my first thought when… Read more »
Announcement from American Trail Running Association partner US Trail Running Conference (USTRC). Leslie Jordan Apparel is an American Trail Running Association (ATRA) Switchback member and Event Standard Program Partner. Organizers of the US Trail Running Conference presented by Marathon Printing have announced that Leslie Jordan Apparel has renewed as the Official Supplier of Event Apparel for… Read more »
Trials of Miles for the Legs and Mind It’s not about how many miles you run but about how and why you run those miles that determine the kind of runner (and human) you are becoming. In her first book, The Examined Run: Why Good People Make Better Runners, philosopher, assistant professor at Christopher Newport… Read more »
The following article features the inaugural Natro@Soboba races and was written by Scott Mills. This article first appeared in the spring 2024 issue of Trail Times quarterly newsletter. Race Director Sheldon Subith created, organized, and hosted the inaugural Natro@Soboba 5-kilometer and 25-kilometer races on the Soboba Indian Rezervation (near San Jacinto, CA), on February 24,… Read more »
Mastering Land Management Relationships and Permits was the subject for the third webinar in the nine-webinar RD Master Class series produced by the US Trail Running Conference presented by Marathon Printing and was live on Tuesday, March 26. The webinar series is free for all race directors and event organizers to access and is held… Read more »
The following article was compiled and written by Ana McCabe and features organizations that support trails. This article first appeared in ATRA’s spring 2024 issue of Trail Times. For trail runners, the health of our trails is just as important as the health of our bodies. Our passion for lightly bounding over rocks and roots… Read more »
Janet Ng, President of The International Trail Running Association (ITRA) since 2021, race director, and avid trail runner based in Hong Kong has been a key figure in trail running on both the Asian and international stages. Ng’s varied roles in the sport have allowed her to develop unique perspectives on the growth of the… Read more »
The following review of the ENDURO MAX MID GTX by Deckers X Lab was written by trail runner Sarah Barber. Product was provided for the test and review at no charge. I was taught from a young age that looks aren’t everything. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t anything. The appearance of the new ENDURO… Read more »
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