According to U.S. Snowshoe Association (USSSA) regulations, approved and adopted by the USSSA’s Board of Regional Athletic Delegates (BORAD) during the summer of 2002, snowshoes worn in a USSSA sanctioned snowshoe event must be a non-prototype snowshoe designed for an adult that meets or exceeds 120 square inches of functional surface area AND can be… Read more »
Announcement from the World Mountain Running Association (WMRA) and written by Ally Beaven. ATRA founder Nancy Hobbs is the WMRA general secretary. WMRA World Cup to feature World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accredited tests at fourteen global races including Broken Arrow Featuring 17 races at 11 events in 8 countries, we have exciting new locations, returning… Read more »
For the latest information about USA Track & Field’s MUT program including 2023 national championships, world championships and U.S. team selection criteria you can visit the USATF MUT webpage. Location: Orlando, Florida Name of Attendees and Absentees: At both general sessions there were enough Executive Committee members present for a quorum. Executive Committee Members Present:… Read more »
The following profile is a part of our Trails Are For Every Body Instagram series produced by ATRA board member Kriste Peoples. The American Trail Running Association (ATRA) celebrates trail running athletes at all levels of engagement and ability, and because the Trails Are For Every Body, each week we’re sharing the profiles of trail… Read more »
Announcement from organizers of the 2023 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Photo: Roast Media. Elite U.S. athletes interested in qualifying to race in the world championships should check out the U.S. Team selection criteria. 10 days filled with sports, fun and emotions – more than 500 staff, volunteers and service providers will play their… Read more »
Announcement from the International Skyrunning Federation (ISF). The American Trail Running Association (ATRA) is an ISF associate member. ATRA founder and executive director Nancy Hobbs worked for ISF in the 1990’s. Women move mountains is the theme of this year’s International Mountain Day (IMD) celebrated on 11 December every year. It was designated in 2003… Read more »
A Mile at a Time: A Father and Son’s Inspiring Alzheimer’s Journey of Love, Adventure, and Hope, by Travis and Mark “Mace” Macy and Patrick Regan. Charlesbridge, 2023. Reviewed by trail runner Laura Clark. Laura is an avid mountain, trail and snowshoe runner who lives in Saratoga Springs, NY, where she is a children’s librarian…. Read more »
Announcement from American Trail Running Association (ATRA) partner US Trail Running Conference. Industry leading event opens discussions on key subjects working outside of traditional comfort zones The tenth annual US Trail Running Conference, presented by Orbiter, took place October 19-22, in Mukilteo, Washington. The industry leading event offered presentations and panel discussions, morning trail runs… Read more »
Announcement from American Trail Running Association (ATRA) member Racing Patagonia. Photos: Racing Patagonia. Ultra Fiord, Patagonian International Marathon and Ultra Paine already have dates confirmed for next year. Registration is open now! Even though the year is not over yet, runners from various countries are already planning their 2023 race calendar. Many are preparing with… Read more »
Announcement from Road Race Management, Inc. The Pikes Peak Marathon takes place each year in Manitou Springs, Colorado, right in ATRA’s backyard. A committee made up of race directors, athletes, media, corporate executives and club officials has named Ron Ilgen, Pikes Peak Marathon, Inc. President and Race Director, as the MarathonFoto/Road Race Management Race Director… Read more »
This article was written by U.S. Mountain Running Team Member Corey Dowe (pictured above, left) who competed at the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships last month in Chiang Mai, Thailand. She competed in the “classic” up/down mountain running race where she finished in 23rd position. People keep asking, “How was Thailand?” My initial response… Read more »
Guest trail runner profile and race report written by Joseph W. Gex, II. Photos: Thiago Diz. Lieutenant Colonel John Bezou (Ret.) recently returned from Atacama, Chile, where he completed the Atacama Crossing ultramarathon. This race marked the third ultramarathon (155-mile race over seven days) on the third different continent that Bezou has completed this calendar… Read more »
Announcement from American Trail Running Association member Spectrum Sports Management, organizers of the Hi-Tec Run Catalina series. 50-mile, 50k race will put daring participants in the running for new belt buckle The first event in the 2023 Hi-Tec Run Catalina series, the Avalon Benefit 50-miler and 50k, will bring trail runners, walkers and hikers to… Read more »
Announcement from the International Skyrunning Federation (ISF). ATRA is an ISF associate member. Photo: The spectacular Madeira SkyRace® – from sea to sky. ©iancorless.com The Skyrunner® World Series (SWS) announces the new 2023 calendar with 13 races in eight countries and a massive €100,000 prize purse. The 2023 Skyrunner® World Series, under new management, is… Read more »
Announcement from the International Skyrunning Federation (ISF). ATRA is an associate member of ISF. Above photo: U.S. Team athlete Beñat Froemming. iancorless.com. It’s back to the roots for the 2023 Youth Skyrunning World Championships returning to Gran Sasso, L’Aquila, Italy on August 4-6, 2023. This year, four categories will compete in the VERTICAL and SKY… Read more »
Announcement from longtime American Trail Running Association (ATRA) member inov-8. inov-8 is marking the 18th anniversary of its iconic ROCLITE footwear range with the launch of a new shoe that will help off-road runners go further this winter. The pioneering sports brand say their new ROCLITE ULTRA G 320 is specifically designed with the comfort,… Read more »
Announcement from American Trail Running Association (ATRA) member DYNAFIT. The International Trail Running Association (ITRA) is the leading umbrella organization globally for the sport of trail running. Now, ITRA and DYNAFIT are announcing their partnership. That makes the brand by athletes for athletes that develops premium product systems for mountain endurance athletes the first official… Read more »
Announcement from USA Track & Field’s Mountain Ultra Trail (MUT) Council. Based in Indianapolis, USA Track & Field (USATF) is the National Governing Body for track & field, long-distance running and race walking in the United States. The USA Track & Field Mountain Ultra Trail (MUT) Running Council of long distance running has named the… Read more »
The following profile is a part of our Trails Are For Every Body Instagram series produced by ATRA board member Kriste Peoples. The American Trail Running Association (ATRA) celebrates trail running athletes at all levels of engagement and ability, and because the Trails Are For Every Body, each week we’re sharing the profiles of trail… Read more »
Approved by the USATF MUT Executive Committee on November 22, 2022. Updated April 9, 2023. U.S. Team Selection for the 2023 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships – Innsbruck, Austria The second World Mountain & Trail Running Championships (WMTRC) is scheduled for June 6-10, 2023 in Innsbruck-Stubai, Austria. This biennial event is organized by the… Read more »
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