My bestie Anita Ortiz and I have been on numerous trips over the past two decades that have included locations in Europe, Australia, Iceland, New Zealand, Central America, United States, and most recently, French Polynesia…specifically Tahiti. Pairing travel and trail running leads to a “better together” outcome especially when enjoyed with a like-minded adventurer. Geography… Read more »
The following review features JAMBAR and was written by trail runner Sarah Barber. Product was provided for the review at no charge. JAMBAR. It sounds like a thatched roof hut on an island near the equator where they serve drinks with umbrellas and play Bob Marley covers until well past sundown. Or it could be… Read more »
On the 75-minute ferry ride from Long Beach Harbor to Catalina Island’s port town of Avalon, I lost my voice as I strained to talk over the roaring engines on the deck of the Catalina Express. I was headed over to the island 26 miles off the shore of Los Angeles with friend and colleague,… Read more »
The following release featuring the Valsir Mountain Running World Cup was provided by Hector Rubio, Communications Manager, World Mountain Running Association and is reprinted with permission. Featured photo from the 2023 Montemuro Vertical courtesy Marco Gulberti. The anticipation is palpable as the countdown begins for the much-awaited 2024 Valsir Mountain Running World Cup, celebrating its… Read more »
Some might recognize Coree Woltering, a professional ultrarunner from Ottawa, IL, who graced the cover of the September 2020 edition of UltraRunning Magazine. Others may be most familiar with Woltering clad in his iconic Speedo that he wore during several of his top race performances, including his win at the 2016 Tunnel Hill 50 Mile,… Read more »
Trail runner Sarah Barber reviews Swiftwick Aspire 5 socks. Product was provided by ATRA corporate member Swiftwick at no cost for the test and review. Various sources suggest that the average adult makes over 30,000 decisions per day with topics ranging from whether breakfast should include bacon (the answer is yes) to whether beer should… Read more »
The following article contains results and a race recap from the 2024 USATF 50k Road National Championships held on March 10, 2024. Full race results can be found here. Featured photo by: Jordan/Greater Long Island Running Company. The day was all about the weather. All week, the Long Island area had been drenched with rain,… Read more »
Announcement from American Trail Running Association partner US Trail Running Conference (USTRC). Above: Panelists share successful and practical strategies to engage and retain volunteers. Photo by: Terry Chiplin. Volunteer Recruitment and Retention was the subject of the second webinar in the nine-webinar RD Master Class series produced by the US Trail Running Conference presented by… Read more »
The following release is published with permission from ATRA corporate member Spectrum Sports Management, organizers of Catalina Island Race Series. AVALON, Calif. – This past weekend, over 1,250 participants took part in the 47th annual Catalina Island Marathon. Participants ventured through the scenic trails of Catalina, starting in Two Harbors and finishing in Avalon. The vistas and challenging… Read more »
Trail runner Sarah Barber tests and reviews RPM by Chirp. Product was provided at no charge for the review. In a world where artificial intelligence, complex technology, and robotics reign stronger and stronger with each passing day, one thing that cannot be replaced is the human touch. Anyone who receives regular bodywork from a massage… Read more »
The following release is published with permission from corporate member and Event Standards partner, UltraSignup, and features the 2024 Dirt Circus: A Free Community Event Connecting Trail Runners Across the Nation. Nashville, TN, March 8, 2024 – UltraSignup is thrilled to announce the return of the Dirt Circus event series for 2024; celebrating community, local… Read more »
The following release featuring the U.S. Snowshoe Team is published with permission from Mark Elmore, US Snowshoe Association. Photos provided by Team USSSA. Picos de Europa Mountains | Fuente de’, Spain – Athletes from Spain, the USA, Italy, France, Great Britain, Argentina, India, Canada, and Sweden recently attended the World Snowshoe Federation World Snowshoe Championships at Fuente… Read more »
In its second year, The Boston Run Show (TBRS) took place at the Hynes Convention Center in the heart of Boston, MA, January 27-28. The show’s DNA is based on the popular National Running Show in the UK. Similar to The Running Event (TRE) and Outdoor Retailer (OR), TBRS is a large expo-style event featuring… Read more »
The following review was written by trail runner Sarah Barber and features R5 GORE-TEX INFINIUM Tights. Product was provided for the review at no charge. Winter running tights fall into the category of things I generally dislike. Let’s be honest: wouldn’t we all prefer to run in shorts? But I live in a region that… Read more »
The following release and photos were provided by Julien Lacasse, Co-Race Director at Défi des Couleurs Simard, regarding the announcement of the Canadian Mountain Running Championships in 2024, 2025, and 2026. Mont-Sainte-Anne, Beaupré – Défi des Couleurs Simard and its magnificent setting on Mont-Sainte-Anne have the honor of hosting the Canadian Mountain Running Championships for… Read more »
The Trail Team started in December 2022 and spent its inaugural year as a team in 2023, developing the first elite trail running club of its kind in the country. The team was founded to provide opportunity, mentorship, skill development, funding, and media exposure to a team of six talented young athletes (ages 20 to… Read more »
The following release was provided in part by Québec Mega Trail regarding the announcement of the 2025 and 2026 Canadian Trail Running Championships. Featured photo by: QMT-Sebastien Durocher. Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré – Québec Mega Trail (QMT) is pleased to announce that the 2025 and 2026 Canadian Trail Running Championships will take place during the event. The competition,… Read more »
The following release was provided by Steve Taylor and features details about the upcoming 2024 Collegiate Mountain Running National Championships. RICHMOND, VA – The Collegiate Running Association has announced the 2024 Collegiate Mountain Running National Championships will take place on July 13 at the Snowbird Race, hosted by the Cirque Series in Snowbird, Utah. For the… Read more »
The following release featuring the U.S. Snowshoe Team is published with permission from Mark Elmore, US Snowshoe Association. Team USA Men Seven-time US men’s national snowshoe champion Eric Hartmark of Duluth, MN, will lead a talented and deep men’s squad to the 2024 WSSF World Snowshoe Championships to be held March 1-3 in the Picos… Read more »
Announcement from American Trail Running Association partner US Trail Running Conference (USTRC). Rouffiac d’Aude, France – Headsweats has been announced by organizers of the US Trail Running Conference as the Official Headwear Supplier of the 2024 event. The 2024 edition of the Conference will be held in Knoxville, Tennessee, October 23-25, moving to the home… Read more »
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