Posts By: Emily McGuire

USTRC Webinar Highlights Volunteer Recruitment and Retention

Announcement from American Trail Running Association partner US Trail Running Conference (USTRC). Above: Panelists share successful and practical strategies to engage and retain volunteers. Photo by: Terry Chiplin. Volunteer Recruitment and Retention was the subject of the second webinar in the nine-webinar RD Master Class series produced by the US Trail Running Conference presented by… Read more »

Catalina Island Marathon Sees Impressive Turnout for 2024 Race

The following release is published with permission from ATRA corporate member Spectrum Sports Management, organizers of Catalina Island Race Series. AVALON, Calif. – This past weekend, over 1,250 participants took part in the 47th annual Catalina Island Marathon. Participants ventured through the scenic trails of Catalina, starting in Two Harbors and finishing in Avalon. The vistas and challenging… Read more »

2024 WSSF World Snowshoe Championships Results

The following release featuring the U.S. Snowshoe Team is published with permission from Mark Elmore, US Snowshoe Association. Photos provided by Team USSSA. Picos de Europa Mountains | Fuente de’, Spain – Athletes from Spain, the USA, Italy, France, Great Britain, Argentina, India, Canada, and Sweden recently attended the World Snowshoe Federation World Snowshoe Championships at Fuente… Read more »

Canadian Mountain Running Championships Announced Through 2026

The following release and photos were provided by Julien Lacasse, Co-Race Director at Défi des Couleurs Simard, regarding the announcement of the Canadian Mountain Running Championships in 2024, 2025, and 2026. Mont-Sainte-Anne, Beaupré – Défi des Couleurs Simard and its magnificent setting on Mont-Sainte-Anne have the honor of hosting the Canadian Mountain Running Championships for… Read more »

Canadian Trail Running Championships Announced for 2025 and 2026

The following release was provided in part by Québec Mega Trail regarding the announcement of the 2025 and 2026 Canadian Trail Running Championships. Featured photo by: QMT-Sebastien Durocher. Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré – Québec Mega Trail (QMT) is pleased to announce that the 2025 and 2026 Canadian Trail Running Championships will take place during the event. The competition,… Read more »

Cirque Series Snowbird Race to Host Collegiate Mountain Running National Championships

The following release was provided by Steve Taylor and features details about the upcoming 2024 Collegiate Mountain Running National Championships.  RICHMOND, VA – The Collegiate Running Association has announced the 2024 Collegiate Mountain Running National Championships will take place on July 13 at the Snowbird Race, hosted by the Cirque Series in Snowbird, Utah. For the… Read more »

USTRC Announces Headsweats as Official Headwear Supplier

Announcement from American Trail Running Association partner US Trail Running Conference (USTRC). Rouffiac d’Aude, France – Headsweats has been announced by organizers of the US Trail Running Conference as the Official Headwear Supplier of the 2024 event. The 2024 edition of the Conference will be held in Knoxville, Tennessee, October 23-25, moving to the home… Read more »

2024 USATF 100 Mile National Championships Set for February 16-17

Jackpot Ultra Start

On Friday, February 16, 49 runners will toe the line for the 2024 USATF 100 Mile National Championships at Cornerstone Park in Henderson, NV. The national championships will be part of the Jackpot Ultrarunning Festival, which will encompass most of the President’s Day weekend. The national championship will start at 8 AM Friday morning and continue… Read more »

UTMB WORLD SERIES WELCOMES SUUNTO AS OFFICIAL GPS WATCH AND TECHNICAL PARTNER

Announcement from American Trail Running Association (ATRA) Steep and Rocky member and Event Standard Partner Suunto. Sharing the same passion for sports and the outdoors, UTMB® World Series and Suunto, known for their world-renowned GPS multisport watches and training tools, have announced a global partnership that will see the two companies work together to contribute to… Read more »

Ultra X Announces Partnership with Cellular Provider

Announcement from American Trail Running Association (ATRA) corporate member Ultra X. Ultra X, a leading organizer of multi-stage ultra-marathons, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Ubigi, making them the Official Cellular Provider for all Ultra X events in 2024. Ubigi, a global leader in eSIM technology, will empower Ultra X athletes with seamless… Read more »

USTRC Announces Enhanced Free Webinar Series

Announcement from American Trail Running Association partner US Trail Running Conference (USTRC). Above photo by: Terry Chiplin. Rouffiac d’Aude, France – US Trail Running Conference organizers announce that the popular webinar series for race directors and event organizers returns in 2024 with a new name. The series will now be known as the RD Master… Read more »

INOV8 Athlete Jack Scott Smashes 268-Mile Spine Race Record

Announcement from longtime American Trail Running Association (ATRA) member INOV8. Photos by: INOV8. History was made at the 2024 Spine Race with winner Jack Scott smashing the course record by more than 10 hours. The INOV8 athlete completed the 268-mile winter race, widely regarded as one of the toughest endurance events in the world, in an… Read more »

US Trail Running Conference Registration Opens January 17

Announcement from American Trail Running Association partner US Trail Running Conference (USTRC). The highly anticipated 12th anniversary of the US Trail Running Conference, presented by Marathon Printing, Inc., is set to take place in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it promises to be an extraordinary experience for race directors, industry leaders, and trail runners alike. What’s New… Read more »

Salomon U.S. Golden Trail National Series Unveils 2024 Calendar, Introducing Two New Races

Announcement from American Trail Running Association (ATRA) Steep and Rocky member Salomon. Ogden, UTAH — Salomon is pleased to share the addition of the Wy’East Trailfest and Headlands 28K to the 2024 U.S. Golden Trail National Series (GTNS) race schedule. The 2024 calendar will feature five races across the U.S., including two Golden Trail World… Read more »

ATRA Member INOV8 Launches Shoe 20 Years in the Making

Announcement from longtime American Trail Running Association (ATRA) member INOV8. Photos: INOV8. Pioneering sports brand INOV8 have poured 20 years of expertise into creating the ultimate running shoe for muddy hills and trails. The MUDTALON SPEED is the first shoe to launch from a radical new 2024 footwear collection that headlines INOV8’s first-ever rebrand. The… Read more »

TRAIL TIMES Winter 2023 – VOLUME 28, NUMBER 105

ATRA Trail Times Newsletters

Read the Winter 2023 edition of our Trail Times! Trail Times Winter 2023 – Volume 28, Number 105 You are unauthorized to view this page. You must have an active Membership on ATRA. To sign up or learn more, go here! OR If you are a member already, please log in below! Username or E-mail… Read more »

Mike Bone Announced as Chair of Catalina Island Special Events Committee

The following release is published with permission from ATRA corporate member Spectrum Sports Management, organizers of Catalina Island Race Series. AVALON, Calif. — The Special Events Committee on Catalina Island has welcomed Mike Bone, President and CEO of Spectrum Sports Management, as their new Committee Chair. The committee is dedicated to attracting events to the island, while… Read more »