Leslie Jordan Announces Their NEW Online Outlet Store

Announcement from American Trail Running Association member Leslie Jordan Inc. Leslie Jordan Inc. announces the debut of their online outlet store, LJIoutlet.com. Offering blank tees, hoodies, zips & jackets, buyers can buy a single item or get a 10% discount if they buy ‘by the dozen’. Leslie says, “This is something we have planned for… Read more »

US Trail Running Conference heads to Mukilteo, WA in 2022

Announcement from American Trail Running Association partner US Trail Running Conference. Tenth edition of industry-leading event to take place in Pacific Northwest for the first time Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference has announced that the tenth edition of the industry-leading Conference will be held in Snohomish County, Washington, in the… Read more »

ATRA Member inov-8 Raises $29,000 to Help Protect Peatlands

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Announcement and photos from ATRA member inov-8. American Trail Running Association (ATRA) member inov-8 has donated £22,000 ($29,000) to help protect and restore peatlands – the world’s largest natural terrestrial carbon store. The UK Lake District based brand – who specialize in running, hiking and fitness gear – raised the money through a Green Friday… Read more »

Desert Solstice 24 Hour Ultrarunning Race Kicks-off This Weekend

Desert Solstice

Announcement from longtime American Trail Running Association member Aravaipa Running. Aravaipa Running is excited to announce the 2021 Desert Solstice 24/100 Mile Hour Track Invitational kicking off at 8am on Saturday, December 11th at Central High School in Phoenix, Arizona. This year will be our most competitive year to date, with 30 runners from 6… Read more »

Mark Tatum: The Rise of a Dipsea Champion

Mark Tatum

On November 7, 2021, I sit in the very tiny Phyllis’ Giant Burger in Mill Valley, CA and share a meal with Mark Tatum and Wes Thurman, when Thurman, with an excited laugh, shows us his phone from a local news outlet with a banner headline reading: “BREAKING NEWS: 61-year-old Colorado Springs man wins the… Read more »

Murphy and Gray Crowned XTERRA Trail Running World Champions

The 2021 XTERRA Trail Running World Championships took place on Saturday, December 4. This year’s 21K event relocated from the island of Oahu to Maui for the first time in the 25-year history and the USATF Mountain Running Team team was on hand to compete. The eight-member squad included Joseph Gray, Edward Owens, Joseph DeMoor,… Read more »

Santa Fe Snowshoe Classic To Be In-Person and Virtual in 2022

Announcement from the Santa Fe Snowshoe Classic. To learn more about snowshoeing check out ATRA’s dedicated snowshoe page with a calendar of events, news and information about the U.S. Snowshoe National Championships at: https://trailrunner.com/snowshoe Snowshoe 6 kilometers to earn great swag and support Santa Fe Search & Rescue. The annual Santa Fe Snowshoe Classic is… Read more »

The USATF 100 Mile Trail Championship Is Back This Weekend

Tomorrow, Saturday, December 4th the final race of the 2021 USATF Mountain Ultra Trail (MUT) National Championship series kicks-off in Needville, Texas. Organized by Trail Racing Over Texas, the Brazos Bend 100 hosts the 2021 USATF 100 Mile Trail Championships; billed as “the fastest trail in the United States.” The 100 Mile starts at 6:00… Read more »

Five Trail Running Tips from Dipsea Winner Mark Tatum

Trail Running Tips

One of the great attributes of the trail running community is the advice available to help a newbie improve their skills and confidence with every step and at every turn. As well, expert tips can be a good reminder for the seasoned veteran who may become stuck in a routine and simply needs a pick-me-up… Read more »

Nicholas Turco Founds The Colorado Athletics Visibility Award

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Nicholas Turco, twenty-three year old trail runner and recent Summa Cum Laude graduate from the University of Colorado Boulder, is following up his senior research project on the sports climate for LGBTQ+ student-athletes in the NCAA with a scholarship program that will increase LGBTQ+ inclusion in college sports. The scholarship, known as The Colorado Athletics… Read more »

ATRA Attends Virtual 2021 International Skyrunning Federation General Assembly

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Announcement from the International Skyrunning Federation (ISF). The American Trail Running Association is a longtime member of ISF. ATRA’s Richard Bolt was one of 47 attendees of ISF’s virtual 2021 General Assembly. Looking towards a bright future today, the International Skyrunning Federation is expanding their horizons after the 2021 General Assembly held on Friday, November… Read more »

World’s #1 Ranked Trail Runner Courtney Dauwalter Joins LEKI

Courtney Dauwalter

Announcement from American Trail Running Association double-track corporate member LEKI. Photos by Liam Doran. LEKI, a leader in innovative skiing, trekking and trail running poles, announced today they have inked a deal with trail running legend Courtney Dauwalter. Winning top honors and breaking records at races such as UTMB and Tahoe 200, Dauwalter has established… Read more »

Murphy, Gray, Enman and King Voted 2021 USATF MUT Runners of the Year

Press release 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… Read more »

Angermund-Vik and Piñeda Top Skyrunning European Championships in Portugal

Announcement from the International Skyrunning Federation (ISF). Learn more about how the American Trail Running Association helps to support Skyrunning. Above Photo: @jsaragossa. Another day of hot competition in Portugal at the Skyrunning European Championships. Again, records were crushed and international stars shone at the SKY discipline with the Pisão Skyrunning – 35 km long… Read more »

2021 USATF MUT Runner of the Year Nominees Announced

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The USA Track & Field (USATF) Mountain Ultra Trail (MUT) Council is proud to announce nominees for its annual Runner of the Year (ROY) awards. The following athletes are being recognized for outstanding performances in USATF national championships, competitive national and international races as well as for age group records. Due to many race cancellations… Read more »

US Mountain Running Team member Magdalena Boulet named President of GU Energy Labs

Magdalena Boulet

Announcement from American Trail Running Association member GU Energy Labs. Magdalena Boulet was a member of the 2013 US Mountain Running Team and finished 11th at World Mountain Running Championships in Krynica-Zdroj, Poland. GU Energy Labs, a leader in the endurance sports nutrition market, announced the promotion of Magdalena Boulet to President. This appointment represents… Read more »

Join ATRA at The Running Event (TRE) 2021

The Running Event

The Running Event (TRE), is the premier conference and trade show for running specialty retailers and includes networking opportunities, educational content, and offers sneak peaks to attendees of new products coming on the market. Attendees include run specialty store owners and managers, race directors, brands, and organizations. The American Trail Running Association (ATRA) will have… Read more »

Top Five Achievements In American Trail Running History

Trail running contains many stories of perseverance, bravery, and adventure which make it one of the most exciting and scenic sports to watch and follow as a fan. There have been many great achievements in our sport’s history, legendary athletes, and unforgettable races that have shaped trail running into what it is today creating a… Read more »