Tayte Pollmann’s articles are supported by American Trail Running Association corporate member Nike Trail Running. You can follow Tayte’s adventures on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you liked this article, read even more of Tayte’s articles on our website. Do you have a favorite trail that not many people know about? Perhaps it’s hard to… Read more »
Press release from ATRA partner US Trail Running Conference. Spartan Trail is an ATRA corporate member. Over 20 Spartan Trail events can be found on our event calendar. World’s largest OCR and endurance brand becomes presenting sponsor for trail runner segment of the 2020 US Trail Running Conference. Active at Altitude, organizers of the US… Read more »
The Nathan VaporHowe Waistpak was reviewed by Colorado Springs’ trail runner Dreama Walton who was a member of ATRA’s 2017 Pikes Peak Trekker team and is currently training for her first Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run. Dreama is a Nathan Ambassador and was given this pack as part of her sponsorship. I really wasn’t… Read more »
Snowshoe race report written by ATRA contributor Laura Clark. Laura is an avid mountain, trail and snowshoe runner who lives in Saratoga Springs, NY, where she is a children’s librarian. Nor’East Trail Runs is an American Trail Running Association member. Photos courtesy of ATRA member Joe Viger Photography. Ain’t about how fast I get there… Read more »
Welcome to the ninth in our series of articles showcasing specialty run and outdoor retail stores focusing on their commitment to trail running through their in-store programs, brand inclusion, events and more. Spotlight on Specialty is presented by Saucony. Home to The Runner’s Flat specialty run store, Cedar Valley is one of the coolest outdoor… Read more »
Tayte Pollmann’s articles are supported by American Trail Running Association corporate member Nike Trail Running. You can follow Tayte’s adventures on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you liked this article, read even more of Tayte’s articles on our website. This past weekend February 28 through March 1, I attended the 2020 Dion Snowshoes U.S. National… Read more »
Written by USA Track & Field Championship Liaison Lin Gentling. From an inside vantage point, Heckscher State Park looked absolutely beautiful. The sun was brilliantly shining, there was no wind, and the temperatures were most comfortable. BUT that was from inside. Out in the elements, the sun remained, but the wind was brutal blowing off… Read more »
Press release written by USATF Championship liaison Meghan Laws. Photo above: Tim Tollefson winning Singletrack Running’s 2019 FOURmidable 50K. On Saturday March 14, the Pioneer Spirit Trail Race will host the 2020 USATF 50 Mile Trail Championships in El Dorado and Placer counties, California. Starting in the small town of Cool, the course runs through… Read more »
Announcement from American Trail Running Association partner US Trail Running Conference. The US Trail Running Conference has announced that Race Roster, the fastest growing endurance registration platform in North America will be the presenting sponsor for the Race Director days at the 2020 event. This announcement marks a renewal of the sponsorship that is now… Read more »
Tayte Pollmann’s articles are supported by American Trail Running Association corporate member Nike Trail Running. You can follow Tayte’s adventures on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you liked this article, read even more of Tayte’s articles on our website. Blisters are one of the most common trail running injuries and can sideline runners for days… Read more »
Michelle Hummel (Albuquerque, NM) and Joseph Gray (Colorado Springs, CO), led a strong field that included other elite mountain/trail runners to take wins at the 20th annual Dion Snowshoes U.S. National Snowshoe Championships this past Saturday, February 29. This two decade-old national championship took place two miles above sea level at Colorado Mountain College (CMC) in… Read more »
DION 20th Annual US National Snowshoe Championships held in Leadville, CO – Feb 28th- March 1st, 2020 Last updated 3/8/2020 – originally published on snowshoeracing.com Participation in the National Champs. Events by State/Country State Athletes AK 1 AZ 1 CA 6 CO 123 IA 2 ID 2 MA 2 ME 2 MI 4 MN 6… Read more »
Press release from Colorado Mountain College – host of the 2020 Dion Snowshoes U.S. National Snowshoe Championships. American Trail Running Association team members Nancy Hobbs, Richard Bolt, Tayte Pollmann and Allie McLaughlin are attending the races. LEADVILLE – A steady stream of registrations is flowing in as Leadville prepares to welcome racers and recreationists to… Read more »
The 20th annual Dion Snowshoes U.S. National Snowshoe Championships weekend starts today at 10,151 feet above sea level in “Trail Town” Leadville, Colorado. This will be the second time this national championship has come to Colorado, Frisco hosted in 2012, and the first time it’s been contested at elevations above 10,000 feet. Long a popular… Read more »
Editors Note: In 2017 forest fires burned large areas in the mountains above Susa, Italy and threatened the historic Challenge Stellina race course. In recent years several major U.S. trail races have been threatened or cancelled due to forest fires. Are you concerned about how climate change is affecting our sport? Consider supporting the work… Read more »
Press release from CamelBak. Dave Mackey (pictured above right) is a member of the American Trail Running Association advisory board. CamelBak was the presenting sponsor of our Trail Ambassador program. PETALUMA, California – CamelBak®, the global leader in award-winning personal hydration products, today announces the expansion of its running team athlete roster for 2020. Focused… Read more »
Tayte Pollmann’s articles are supported by American Trail Running Association corporate member Nike Trail Running. You can follow Tayte’s adventures on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you liked this article, read even more of Tayte’s articles on our website. Photos by Tayte Pollmann. Above photo from Calabass’ Trail – a small, local race. From early… Read more »
The following snowshoe race report was written by Laura Clark. Laura is an avid mountain, trail and snowshoe runner who lives in Saratoga Springs, NY, where she is a children’s librarian. Once more, the Saratoga Winterfest Snowshoe Race in New York’s Saratoga Spa State Park seemingly justified Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction of an early spring, leaving… Read more »
Tayte Pollmann’s articles are supported by American Trail Running Association corporate member Nike Trail Running. You can follow Tayte’s adventures on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you liked this article, read even more of Tayte’s articles on our website. Photos and videos by Tayte Pollmann. Trail running in the mountains during the winter can be… Read more »
Welcome to another installment of our “Trail Town” series of articles. At 10,152 feet, Leadville, Colorado claims the distinction as the highest incorporated city in the United States. Known for its natural scenic beauty, hardy locals and rugged four-season alpine recreation, Leadville also boasts a storied history. History: Leadville was not always named after lead,… Read more »
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