Posts By: Richard Bolt

ATRA Member inov-8 Launches New Hike-Run Hybrid Shoe

Announcement from long-time American Trail Running Association (ATRA) member inov-8. Photos: inov-8. inov-8 is bringing the worlds of hiking and trail running together with the launch of a new waterproof shoe for winter. The pioneering sports brand say their new ROCLITE G 315 GTX V2 is designed for both hiking and running, as well as… Read more »

Trails Are For Every Body – Susan Yasuhara

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 »

Spanish Pyrenees To Host 2024 World Masters Mountain Running Championships

Announcement from the World Mountain Running Association (WMRA). Above photo: Ruben Fueyo. Spain will host the World Mountain Running Masters Championship for the first time in 2024. This championship is organized jointly by the World Mountain Running Association (WMRA) and World Masters Athletics (WMA). It will be the 23rd edition of an event born back… Read more »

Italy’s Valsir Extend Mountain Running World Cup Support To 2024

Announcement from the World Mountain Running Association (WMRA) written by Alexander Beaven. ATRA founder Nancy Hobbs is also the WMRA General Secretary. Above photo: Marco Gulberti. After the great experience of the 2022 Mountain Running World Cup, Valsir and the WMRA are happy to announce that their partnership will be renewed for the next two… Read more »

World Mountain and Trail Running Championships: Mountain Running Preview

Written by Ally Bevin for the World Mountain Running Association (WMRA). ATRA founder Nancy Hobbs is is the WMRA General Secretary. We’re now just 2 days away from the inaugural World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Chiang Mai, Thailand! The races will be streamed LIVE on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/WMTRC2021Thailand A groundbreaking collaboration between WMRA,… Read more »

2022 WSSF World Snowshoe Championships Results

Copahue Extremo | Caviahue—Neuquen—Buenos Aires, Argentina Photos from Copahue Extremo [Facebook] September 1st – 4th, 2022 Senior Men’s 12.7km Podium & Top Ten (195 athletes) GOLD – Javier Carriqueo ARG 57:10 SILVER – Roberto Ruiz SPAIN 58:14 BRONZE – Eric Hartmark USA 59:59 4th Stephane Ricard FRANCE 1:01.03 5th Carlos Becerra ARG 1:01.57 6th Angulo… Read more »

U.S. Trail Team Gears Up For World Championships in Thailand

Thirty-seven of the top off-road runners in the United States recently named to the 2022 U.S. Mountain & Trail Running Team are scheduled to compete at the inaugural World Mountain & Trail Running Championships November 4-6 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Hailing from twelve U.S. states, these talented athletes will travel to Thailand with five USA… Read more »

Allie McLaughlin Wins Stage 1 at the Golden Trail Series Grand Final

Announcement from the Golden Trail Series presented by Salomon Running | October 26th, 2022, Start 9:00 am, 24.5km, 1,540 meters V+ | Seixal, Madeira, Portugal. Photo above: @jsaragossa. Eli Hemming (USA) finishes 7th in the men’s race. Morgan Elliott (USA) followed in 42nd place. Finishing behind Allie in the women’s race were Sophia Laukli (USA)… Read more »

Trails Are For Every Body – Mandy Hansel

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 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 enthusiasts… Read more »

Trails Are For Every Body – Maria E. Miller

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 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 enthusiasts… Read more »

Trails Are For Every Body – Meet Amelia

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 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 enthusiasts… Read more »

Altra Mont Blanc BOA® – A Trail Shoe Review for Every Body

Trail running shoe review by American Trail Running Association advisory board vice-president Susan Kendrick. “Trail Running is for Every Body” is an ongoing touchstone at the American Trail Running Association (ATRA) as we look for ways to welcome people of all abilities, ages, shapes, sizes, genders, and colors into trail running. This and future ”Every… Read more »