Announcement from American Trail Running Association (ATRA) member Racing Patagonia. Photos: Racing Patagonia. Ultra Fiord, Patagonian International Marathon and Ultra Paine already have dates confirmed for next year. Registration is open now! Even though the year is not over yet, runners from various countries are already planning their 2023 race calendar. Many are preparing with… Read more »
Announcement from Road Race Management, Inc. The Pikes Peak Marathon takes place each year in Manitou Springs, Colorado, right in ATRA’s backyard. A committee made up of race directors, athletes, media, corporate executives and club officials has named Ron Ilgen, Pikes Peak Marathon, Inc. President and Race Director, as the MarathonFoto/Road Race Management Race Director… Read more »
The All In Trail Coaching Scholarship, founded by coach and Brooks Running athlete Joe McConaughy, is entering its second year and aims to continue empowering young athletes seeking mentors and coaching guidance in trail running. The scholarship “provides coaching support and mentorship for promising, younger athletes, particularly those from marginalized or underserved communities.” Two programs… Read more »
This article was written by U.S. Mountain Running Team Member Corey Dowe (pictured above, left) who competed at the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships last month in Chiang Mai, Thailand. She competed in the “classic” up/down mountain running race where she finished in 23rd position. People keep asking, “How was Thailand?” My initial response… Read more »
Guest trail runner profile and race report written by Joseph W. Gex, II. Photos: Thiago Diz. Lieutenant Colonel John Bezou (Ret.) recently returned from Atacama, Chile, where he completed the Atacama Crossing ultramarathon. This race marked the third ultramarathon (155-mile race over seven days) on the third different continent that Bezou has completed this calendar… Read more »
Announcement from American Trail Running Association member Spectrum Sports Management, organizers of the Hi-Tec Run Catalina series. 50-mile, 50k race will put daring participants in the running for new belt buckle The first event in the 2023 Hi-Tec Run Catalina series, the Avalon Benefit 50-miler and 50k, will bring trail runners, walkers and hikers to… Read more »
Announcement from the International Skyrunning Federation (ISF). ATRA is an ISF associate member. Photo: The spectacular Madeira SkyRace® – from sea to sky. ©iancorless.com The Skyrunner® World Series (SWS) announces the new 2023 calendar with 13 races in eight countries and a massive €100,000 prize purse. The 2023 Skyrunner® World Series, under new management, is… Read more »
Article written by Mason Coppi about making his first U.S. Team and competing at the World Mountain & Trail Running Championships (WMTRC) in Chiang Mai, Thailand last month. Just getting to this one was a roller coaster for me. I first set my sights on making it to the WMTRC in Thailand when it was… Read more »
Andrew Drummond, the unofficial “FKT (Fastest Known Time) Guide” for the White Mountains of New Hampshire, is building community and inspiring adventure in the East Coast trail running and backcountry ski scene. Drummond is a backcountry and ski mountaineering (skimo) athlete who converts to trail running in the summer. He has competed internationally in trail… Read more »
Announcement from the International Skyrunning Federation (ISF). ATRA is an associate member of ISF. Above photo: U.S. Team athlete Beñat Froemming. iancorless.com. It’s back to the roots for the 2023 Youth Skyrunning World Championships returning to Gran Sasso, L’Aquila, Italy on August 4-6, 2023. This year, four categories will compete in the VERTICAL and SKY… Read more »
Announcement from longtime American Trail Running Association (ATRA) member inov-8. inov-8 is marking the 18th anniversary of its iconic ROCLITE footwear range with the launch of a new shoe that will help off-road runners go further this winter. The pioneering sports brand say their new ROCLITE ULTRA G 320 is specifically designed with the comfort,… Read more »
Announcement from American Trail Running Association (ATRA) member DYNAFIT. The International Trail Running Association (ITRA) is the leading umbrella organization globally for the sport of trail running. Now, ITRA and DYNAFIT are announcing their partnership. That makes the brand by athletes for athletes that develops premium product systems for mountain endurance athletes the first official… Read more »
Trail runners around the world eagerly anticipate the annual race lottery for the chance to run the historic Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run. Next year’s race will be held June 24 and 25, 2023 with the lottery slated for December 3. The Western States 100 is one of the premier trail ultramarathon competitions in… Read more »
The Running Event (TRE), the largest running industry trade show in North America, will be held November 29 to December 1, 2022 in Austin, TX. Established in 2006, TRE has become the “go-to” event for footwear, apparel, accessory, and service brands to display their newest technologies, products, and gadgets. The event is also a great… Read more »
Announcement 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 the… Read more »
The following profile is a part of our Trails Are For Every Body Instagram series produced by ATRA board member Kriste Peoples. The American Trail Running Association (ATRA) celebrates trail running athletes at all levels of engagement and ability, and because the Trails Are For Every Body, each week we’re sharing the profiles of trail… Read more »
In 2023, the 16th edition of the World Mountain Running Association’s (WMRA) International U18 Mountain Running Cup will be held in Annecy, France, May 26-27. This invitation-only event provides a unique opportunity for youth mountain runners from around the world to test themselves against the world’s best. Much more rugged than the typical U.S. high… Read more »
Approved by the USATF MUT Executive Committee on November 22, 2022. Updated April 9, 2023. U.S. Team Selection for the 2023 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships – Innsbruck, Austria The second World Mountain & Trail Running Championships (WMTRC) is scheduled for June 6-10, 2023 in Innsbruck-Stubai, Austria. This biennial event is organized by the… Read more »
When it comes to ultramarathon trail races, your race day performance will be influenced not only by your fitness and training, but also by your nutrition and gear choices. As a general rule of thumb, the longer the race (or more adventurous the route), the more benefit you’ll have from creating race-specific nutrition and gear… Read more »
Announcement from long-time American Trail Running Association (ATRA) member inov-8. Photos: inov-8. inov-8 is bringing the worlds of hiking and trail running together with the launch of a new waterproof shoe for winter. The pioneering sports brand say their new ROCLITE G 315 GTX V2 is designed for both hiking and running, as well as… Read more »
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