The following release is published with permission from ATRA corporate member AdventureCORPS® and features the upcoming BADWATER SALTON SEA Ultramarathon. Borrego Springs, CA: AdventureCORPS®, Inc. – organizers of the world-famous Badwater® 135 Ultramarathon from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney in July – hosts the Badwater® Salton Sea 81-Mile Ultramarathon annually in April. First held in… Read more »
The following essay was written by Kenneth Posner and features his experience at the Grandmaster Ultras. The featured photo is one of runners on course at Grandmaster Ultras. When the young man heard I was a runner, he wanted to know about my set-up for an ultra. It took me a moment to respond to… Read more »
The following release was provided by CS Pandey and features the Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race and first appeared in the spring 2026 issue of ATRA’s quarterly newsletter, Trail Times. Himalayan Run & Trek’s Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race has time and again been described as, World’s Most Scenic & Challenging Endurance Race. This event has been… Read more »
“When you include us, you include us all.” —quote from the Born to Adapt website Zach Friedley, professional adaptive athlete, and founder Born to Adapt, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated towards promoting inclusivity of disabled athletes in the trail running community, is realizing dreams he’s championed for years. Since its founding in 2021, Friedley has… Read more »
Chris Kostman believes in ultra everything. Since 1984, Kostman has been race directing some of the country’s most challenging endurance events through his company AdventureCORPS. Throughout his career, Kostman has organized more than 175 races across the world and also took over race directorship in 2000 of the country’s most notoriously difficult race the Badwater… Read more »
The following article was written by USATF technical delegate Lin Gentling and features results from the USATF 100 Mile Road Championships including the incredible performance by Ashley Paulson who broke the world record (pending ratification) by more than 17 minutes. Gentling is also on the USATF Mountain Ultra Trail (MUT) executive committee and treasurer of… Read more »
Trail running in the United States has a rich history of inviting pacers and crew to assist runners in reaching the finish line, but some believe that the practice of pacing is antiquated and should be disallowed for elite runners. A pacer, defined largely as someone who runs with race participants for designated sections or… Read more »
“If there’s anything you could take from my story, it’s that there was no direct plan. Keep going towards the things that your heart says ‘yes’ to, and embracing what unfolds.” —Krissy Moehl Krissy Moehl, famed U.S. trail runner based in Bellingham, WA, has come far in the sport—and done so largely without a plan…. Read more »
“Even if you have a lot going on in your life, you have time to set big goals for yourself. I’m 36 years old. I have a husband and a lot going on in my life. I don’t necessarily fit the stereotype of who you would expect to be a new and upcoming elite ultra… Read more »
The following review by Laura Clark features The Last of the Giants, written by Doug Mayer and illustrated by William Windrestin. Helvetiq, 2025. Laura is a trail runner, snowshoer and children’s librarian based in Saratoga Springs, NY. The Last of the Giants presents a unique approach to explaining, yet again, why folks subject themselves to… Read more »
“We don’t just see Cocodona as a race, it is a proving ground for the best of the human spirit.” —Steven Aderholt, race director of the Cocodona 250. Since its inception in 2021, the Cocodona 250 has become one of the most iconic 200-plus mile ultramarathons in America. “At the inaugural race, we had 176… Read more »
The following article was written by Mike English who recounts his experiences at the Leadville 100 Miler in 1994, 1995, and 2015. English, who although retired from trail running, plans to crew a friend at Leadville this year or volunteer if he does not make it to the race. This article will be one of… Read more »
Lottery Season – it’s on every trail runner’s mind. In late fall to early winter, runners eagerly put their names in the draw for the summer season’s most historic and high-profile races around the world. Perhaps none is more closely followed – yet poorly understood – as the lottery for Colorado’s Hardrock 100. Featured photo:… Read more »
The following release is published with permission from corporate member GU Energy Labs and features Des Linden, the newest member of the GU Energy Athlete Team. Featured photo of Linden on the trails courtesy Andy Cochrane. Berkeley, CA (January 14, 2026) — GU Energy Labs is thrilled to announce their partnership with two-time Olympian, Boston Marathon champion, and… Read more »
No brand is more closely associated with the development of trail running poles than LEKI. While not all trail runners fully appreciate the benefits of trail running-specific poles, the percentage of runners using poles is growing rapidly worldwide. In 2015, German-based pole manufacturing company, LEKI, introduced the world’s first fully collapsible trail running-specific pole. The… Read more »
Trail runners are eating enough sugar, but not enough Rice Krispies Treats. Trail running encourages high levels of sugar consumption. The intense physical and mental demands of long distance running burns incredible amounts of calories, many of which are in the form of simple sugar. While it’s still recommended to eat a well-balanced diet of… Read more »
The USATF Mountain Ultra Trail (MUT) Executive Committee announces that the following seven events have been selected to host USATF Championships in 2026 (pending receipt of completed paperwork by USATF). A combined prize purse of $77,650 will be awarded at these championship events along with USATF medals and patches. Additional USATF MUT Championships will be… Read more »
Arc’teryx, Canadian-based high performance outdoor apparel brand, is expanding its trail running involvement in 2026, and beyond. While the brand’s known extensively in skiing and climbing circles, it’s only just beginning to gain recognition in trail running communities. With trail running-specific shoes and an increasing offerings of lightweight, breathable, and all-condition crafted apparel, Arc’teryx is… Read more »
Hans Troyer, one of the fastest rising stars in American ultrarunning, proved his prowess once again with his win at the 2025 JFK 50 Mile race in Washington County, Maryland. Since 1963, this historic race, “America’s oldest ultramarathon,” has attracted many of the best athletes in the sport including Ellie Greenwood, Rachel Drake, Kaci Lickteig,… Read more »
When it comes to gear, the trail running community has extensive lists of essentials…and an even bigger list of wants. While trail running may be a simple sport that largely only requires a pair of shoes to go for runs (ideally trail running-specific shoes), most trail runners use a wide variety of items to train,… Read more »
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