Cardiac, K2, Knickerbocker, and Overlook – four formidable hills that provided inspiration for the naming of the FOURmidable 50K trail race, held annually since 2012 in Auburn, CA. It is not that these hills have eyes (a reference to the masterpiece horror film), but these hills do have names that may spook a trail runner… Read more »
The following article was written by newcomer to snowshoeing, Sarah Barber, who posted a top-five finish at this year’s championships. A lifetime resident of Boise, Idaho, Barber has been a Life Flight Paramedic for seventeen years, and currently works in dual capacity as a clinician and a Quality Manager. When she’s not flying in helicopters… Read more »
The following profile is a part of our Trails Are For Every Body Instagram series produced by ATRA board member Kriste Peoples. Photos by Benny Chester. 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… Read more »
The following interview was written by ATRA board member Kriste Peoples as part of our Trails Are For Every Body Instagram series. Ask any of Ryan Montgomery’s competition, and they’ll tell you he’s hard to catch up with. ATRA’s guest interviewer, Kriste Peoples, recently made some time with the elite ultra runner and advocate to… Read more »
The American Trail Running Association’s (ATRA) advisory board is proud to present our 2023 theme, “Celebrate Youth on the Trails.” This theme will guide our efforts to grow youth participation in trail running, as well as, inspire the youthful nature of all participants already active in our sport. This month our advisory board members evaluated… Read more »
The American Trail Running Association periodically conducts surveys to measure trail running trends from our national audience. This month we conducted a survey asking our members about their footwear preferences, building community, and gear purchases. This survey had over 1200 respondents. Complete survey results are made available to corporate members at the Switchback, Steep &… Read more »
Go Patriots! Go 49ers! Go Buccaneers! Go Broncos (yes the Broncos could use all the help they can get)! Did you find yourself silently cheering with me? Or against me? Did you put on the NFL jersey of your choice to show where your allegiances lie? Or simply put on the jersey that your family… Read more »
Announcement from American Trail Running Association partner The Run Show USA. The Run Show USA is heading to Boston Massachusetts, Hynes Convention Center February 4-5 2023 welcoming Marathon Sports as the headline retailer for the show. Tickets are now available for the weekend of running inspiration to be held at the Hynes Convention Center. Set… Read more »
The following profile is a part of our Trails Are For Every Body Instagram series produced by ATRA board member Kriste Peoples. Photos by Jay Tinsley. 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… Read more »
Announcement from American Trail Running Association member Québec Mega Trail. Above photo: Sebastien Durocher. Québec Mega Trail (QMT) is proud to announce that, for the third year in a row, one of its events has been selected to be part of the prestigious Salomon Golden Trail National Series (GTNS). Thanks to a special agreement with… Read more »
Lost Talent: How Do Runners in the NCAA Find Their Way To The Professional Trail Running Scene? Not all those who wander are lost. But unfortunately those who wander into trail running from collegiate running are usually lost. Just as forest or mountain trails have countless outlets and intersections where one could feel overwhelmed with… Read more »
Announcement from American Trail Running Association member Spectrum Sports. Shelby Farrell, Caitlin Healey, Cory Mayfield and Paul Sinclair Top The Podium At 42nd Annual Avalon 50 The 2023 Hi-Tec Run Catalina series kicked off this weekend with the 42nd Annual Avalon Benefit 50-miler and 50K. Runners took on the scenic and challenging courses, which organizers… Read more »
Trail running is a predominantly white, male-dominated sport, yet an increasing number of voices in our community have been making concerted efforts to diversify and unite our sport. A few examples from the past year include, Addie Bracy hosting an LGBTQ running retreat at Mount Saint Helens, collegiate athlete Nicholas Turco founding the Colorado Athletics… Read more »
When looking forward to the New Year, resolutions often accompany – and sometimes overwhelm – our thoughts. What can we do better or different? How many bucket list items shall we check off starting January 1? Is this the year to reconnect with friends and family we haven’t seen, or spoken to in ages? Do… 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 »
The Running Event (TRE), the largest running industry trade show in North America, was held November 29 to December 1, 2022, in Austin, TX. Established in 2006, TRE has become the “go-to” event for footwear, apparel, accessory, and service brands to display their newest technologies, products, and gadgets. The event is also a great place… Read more »
The All In Trail Coaching Scholarship, founded by coach and Brooks Running athlete Joe McConaughy, is entering its second year and aims to continue empowering young athletes seeking mentors and coaching guidance in trail running. The scholarship “provides coaching support and mentorship for promising, younger athletes, particularly those from marginalized or underserved communities.” Two programs… Read more »
Trail runners around the world eagerly anticipate the annual race lottery for the chance to run the historic Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run. Next year’s race will be held June 24 and 25, 2023 with the lottery slated for December 3. The Western States 100 is one of the premier trail ultramarathon competitions in… Read more »
The Running Event (TRE), the largest running industry trade show in North America, will be held November 29 to December 1, 2022 in Austin, TX. Established in 2006, TRE has become the “go-to” event for footwear, apparel, accessory, and service brands to display their newest technologies, products, and gadgets. The event is also a great… 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 »
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