Posts By: Emily McGuire

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

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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 »

Catalina Island Half Marathon Winner Completes Course Over 7 Minutes Ahead of Next Finisher

The following release is published with permission from ATRA corporate member Spectrum Sports Management, organizers of Catalina Island Half Marathon. AVALON, Calif. — The Catalina Island Half Marathon, one of the most popular trail half marathons in California, returned on Nov. 11 for another year of trail racing, bringing together runners from around the country to participate in… Read more »

QMT Joins World Trail Majors

Announcement from American Trail Running Association (ATRA) Switchback member Québec Mega Trail (QMT). Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré – Québec Mega Trail (QMT) is proud to announce its association with the World Trail Majors, a brand-new international trail running group.  The circuit, which includes nine of the most iconic trail running events in Asia, Europe, Africa, and  North America, aims… Read more »

Leadville Trail Marathon & Heavy Half Shifts to Late June; Full 2024 Leadville Race Series Schedule Announced

Announcement from American Trail Running Association (ATRA) Double Track member Life Time Events – Leadville Race Series. Photos by Life Time Events. Leadville, Colo. – The Leadville Trail Marathon and Heavy Half presented by La Sportiva will occur on June 29, 2024 – two weeks later than in previous years. Event owner and producer, Life Time (NYSE: LTH), made the… Read more »

Finalists Announced for Darn Tough Vermont Trail Sustainability Contest at US Trail Running Conference

Announcement from American Trail Running Association partner US Trail Running Conference (USTRC). The US Trail Running Conference presented by Marathon Printing, has announced the three finalists for the Darn Tough Vermont ® Trail Sustainability Contest. The Contest is sponsored by the Vermont-based premium sock manufacturer who are seeking to reward innovative race directors who have… Read more »

TRAIL TIMES Fall 2023 – VOLUME 28, NUMBER 104

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Read the Fall 2023 edition of our Trail Times! Trail Times Fall 2023 – Volume 28, Number 104 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!

US Trail Running Conference Webinar Highlights Women on the Trails

Announcement from American Trail Running Association partner US Trail Running Conference (USTRC). Creating a Culture of Respect for Women on the Trails, was the subject for the eighth and final webinar in the 2023 series produced by the US Trail Running Conference presented by Marathon Printing, and was live on Thursday, September 21. The webinar… Read more »

Footwear Study Reveals Data Proving the BOA Performfit Wrap Improves Runner Speed, Stability, Efficiency on Trail Terrain

Announcement American Trail Running Association (ATRA) Steep & Rocky member BOA® Fit System. Photos by BOA®. Denver, CO – BOA®, creators of high-performance dial-based fit solutions, unveils trail run-specific footwear study that scientifically proves the BOA® Fit System and its PerformFit™ Wrap improves athlete’s speed, stability, and efficiency on varied trail terrain, over traditional laces. The… Read more »

USTRC Webinar Focuses on Innovations to Grow Trail Races

Announcement from American Trail Running Association partner US Trail Running Conference (USTRC). Above: Panelists highlight research results and share effective and practical strategies to boost participation. Photo by: Terry Chiplin. Innovative Ideas to Grow Your Race, was the subject for the seventh webinar in an eight-webinar series produced by the US Trail Running Conference presented… Read more »

Darn Tough Vermont® to Host Trail Sustainability Contest at US Trail Running Conference

Announcement from American Trail Running Association partner US Trail Running Conference (USTRC). Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference presented by Marathon Printing, have announced that Darn Tough Vermont ® will be the honored host of a trail sustainability contest at the 2023 Conference on Friday, October 20. Darn Tough invites race… Read more »

Mannhard and Giblin Win the 40th Annual Life Time Leadville Trail 100 Run

Announcement from American Trail Running Association (ATRA) Double Track member Life Time Events – Leadville Race Series. Photos by Life Time Events. Leadville, Colo., – Celebrating its 40th year, the world-famous Leadville Trail 100 Run presented by La Sportiva race returned to Leadville this weekend, the pinnacle finale event of the 2023 Leadville Race Series. Event owner and producer, Life… Read more »

USTRC Announces Tim Tollefson as Keynote Speaker

Announcement from American Trail Running Association partner US Trail Running Conference (USTRC). Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference presented by Marathon Printing, have announced that Tim Tollefson will be the keynote speaker for the 2023 edition of the industry-leading event. The Conference celebrates its 11th anniversary this year and takes place… Read more »

Stories to Watch for the Upcoming Leadville Trail 100

Announcement from American Trail Running Association (ATRA) Double Track member Life Time Events – Leadville Race Series. Photos by Life Time Events. Dream Chasers: Rodrigo Jimenez Leadville-local Rodrigo Jimenez will be this year’s Dream Chaser, a fundraiser for the LT100 Legacy Foundation. Rodrigo will start last and pass as many runners as possible – the more people he passes, the… Read more »

US Trail Running Conference Webinar Highlights Sustainability

Announcement from American Trail Running Association partner US Trail Running Conference (USTRC). Above: Panelists share practical steps to reduce carbon footprint, reduce waste, and increase sustainability within trail running. Photo by: Terry Chiplin Sustainability in Trail Running – An Inconvenient Truth was the subject of the sixth webinar in an eight-webinar series produced by the… Read more »

USTRC Announces Territory Run Co. as Exhibitor

Announcement from American Trail Running Association partner US Trail Running Conference (USTRC). The US Trail Running Conference, presented by Marathon Printing, announces that Territory Run Co. will be a first-time exhibitor at the 2023 US Trail Running Conference. This year’s event takes place in Mukilteo, Washington, October 18-20, remaining in the Pacific Northwest for the… Read more »

Darn Tough Vermont Announced as Official Sock Partner for USTRC

Announcement from American Trail Running Association partner US Trail Running Conference (USTRC). Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference, have announced that Darn Tough Vermont will continue as the Official Sock Partner of the 2023 Conference. Darn Tough Vermont is an American manufacturer of premium all-weather running, outdoor, and lifestyle socks, backed… Read more »