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 »
Trail News
CamelBak® Bolsters 2020 Running Team Roster with Three New Additions
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 »
A Trail Runner’s Guide to France
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 »
A Tale of Two New York State Snowshoe Races
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 »
Winter Mountain Adventures: What to Know Before You Run in the Snow
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 »
Featured Trail Town – Leadville, Colorado
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 »
Spartan Partners with Global Trail Running Events to Create Spartan Trail World Championship
Press release from American Trail Running Association member Spartan Trail. Headlines: Europe, Asia Pacific and the Americas to Host Trail Running Events from 21k to 100k; $270,000 Prize Purse up for Grabs; Spartan Appoints Patagonia Run CEO Mariano Alvarez as Spartan Trail CEO. Spartan, the world’s largest endurance brand, has partnered with established trail running… Read more »
Outdoor Retailer Winter 2020: Sustainability & Climate Action in Motion
Peter Maksimow is an ATRA Event Specialist and lives in Manitou Springs, Colorado. He is also an elite trail runner, plogger and member of the silver medal winning US team at the 2015 World Long Distance Mountain Running Championships. Photos by Peter Maksimow. The Outdoor Retailer show (OR) held biannually in Denver, CO—supported and sponsored… Read more »
ATRA Partners with UltraSignup for Membership Processing
The American Trail Running Association (ATRA) is partnering with UltraSignup to be our preferred registration provider and a member of our Event Standards Program. The Event Standards Program debuted in 2012, and includes a group of quality vendors and supplier partners to help trail race directors meet our 15 criteria necessary for staging a safe… Read more »
Michael Wardian going for 29-year-old course record at Catalina Island Marathon
Press release from American Trail Running Association member Spectrum Sports Management. Renowned record-breaking marathoner and ultra-marathoner and NATHAN sports athlete Michael Wardian will run in the Catalina Island Marathon on Saturday, March 14, 2020, in Avalon, CA. Wardian will look to add to an impressive running resume, which includes world records for the fastest time… Read more »
Sneak Peak into a European Elite Athlete Training and Rehab Center
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. For the past two weeks, I’ve been training and rehabbing at the… Read more »
Trofeo Nasego Mountain Races Celebrate Industry, Environment and Tradition in Italy’s Alpine Region
[Editor’s Note: This event was postponed to October 3th and 4th, 2020.] Press release from Corsa in Montagna. Photos by Trofeo Nasego. Garda Lake a few kilometers away, on one side Valtrompia famous for steel and ironworks, on the other Valsabbia with its metal foundries. In the middle the Savallese with Casto and its hamlets,… Read more »
Gnar Gnar to host 2020 USATF Mountain Running Championship and Selection Race
[JUNE 15, 2020 UPDATE – The Gnar Gnar Mountain Race has been cancelled] Go Beyond Racing’s Gnar Gnar presented by Nike Trail debuted in 2018 as a short but tough mountain running challenge in the shadow of iconic Mt Hood. After two years as a fun low key 10K located close to Portland, the Gnar… Read more »
Catalina Island Marathon Joins Sustainability Movement
Press release from American Trail Running Association member Spectrum Sports Management, organizers of the Catalina Island Marathon. Spectrum Sports Management has applied for certification from Council for Responsible Sport for their Catalina Island Marathon. Responsible Sport certified events are some of the world’s leading examples of responsible sport in action, supporting sustainability and environmental consciousness…. Read more »
Spotlight on Specialty presented by Saucony Features Aktive Soles Performance Footwear
Welcome to the eighth 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. AKtive Soles Performance Footwear is an American Trail Running Association single-track member. AKtive Soles Performance Footwear… Read more »
Six Easy Ways to Train for Mountain Running at the Beach
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 and Nancy Hobbs. Mountains are some of the best places for trail runners… Read more »
US Mountain and Trail Team Veterans Qualify for US Olympic Marathon Trials
Nineteen veterans of the World Mountain Running Championships and Trail World Championships are eligible to race in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon coming up February 29 in Atlanta, Georgia. Hosted by the Atlanta Track Club, this event will determine which athletes will represent the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo,… Read more »
2020 World Long Distance Mountain Running Championships – US Team Selection
Written by USA Track & Field’s Mountain Ultra Trail (MUT) Running Executive Committee members Richard Bolt, Nancy Hobbs and Jason Bryant. Approved by the MUT Executive Committee for publication on January 15, 2020. [September 6 UPDATE: The 2020 World Mountain Running Championships have been cancelled. The USATF MUT Council will not name a team in… Read more »
Spotlight on Specialty presented by Saucony Features In Motion Running
Welcome to the seventh 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. Boulder, Colorado, is one of the country’s trail running meccas, with more than 200 miles of… Read more »
US Trail Running Conference Announces Climate Action and Sustainability Theme
Enabling long term success for trail races and a growing trail running community Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference has announced the theme for this year’s edition of the annual event, Trail Running Communities for Climate Action and Sustainability. This theme is a logical development emanating from last year’s theme of… Read more »