Press release from Eleven Experience. 2012 World Long Distance Mountain Running Champion Stevie Kremer is a past member of several world championship teams funded in part by donations through the American Trail Running Association. Stevie’s sponsor Salomon Running is also an ATRA corporate member. Eleven Experience is dedicated to providing exclusive, unforgettable experiences around the… Read more »
Trail News
USATF Mountain, Ultra & Trail Running Council announces 2016 runners of the year
Press release from USA Track & Field’s MUT Council. ATRA Executive Director Nancy Hobbs is also USATF MUT Council chairperson. The USA Track & Field Mountain/Ultra/Trail running (MUT) council of long distance running has named the 2016 USATF Mountain Runners of the year, Trail Runners of the Year, Ultra Runners of the Year, and… Read more »
ATRA announces community theme for 2017
The American Trail Running Association (ATRA) is capitalizing on a common thread woven throughout this year’s sessions during the 4th annual US Trail Running Conference (held September 28-October 1), in Estes Park, Colorado, that thread: community. As such, we’re proud to announce that for 2017 ATRA’s theme will be – Community: Building Trail Running Connections…. Read more »
ATRA member The Endurance Race Series welcomes back sponsors for 2017-18 seasons
Press release from ATRA corporate member The Endurance Race Series (Colorado). The Endurance Race Series, Colorado’s Largest Trail Running Series announced today the renewal of four familiar sponsors to the race series. The Western Dairy Association, Native Eyewear, Avery Brewing Company, and Ultimate Direction all signed with the Endurance Race Series on a two year… Read more »
New Book, Grand Trail, Celebrates the Ultrarunning Lifestyle
Press release from ATRA corporate member VeloPress. A new book, Grand Trail: A Magnificent Journey to the Heart of Ultrarunning and Racing, shares the stunning beauty and raw emotions of ultrarunning, paying tribute to the passion and splendor of the sport and lifestyle. Filled with powerful photographs and intimate stories from brothers Frederic and Alexis… Read more »
Collegiate Mountain Running National Championships returning to New Hampshire
Press release from ATRA partner organization the Collegiate Running Association. RACES TO BE HELD JUNE 3, 2017 IN NORTH CONWAY, NEW HAMPSHIRE The Cranmore Mountain Race, held annually at the Cranmore Mountain Resort in North Conway, New Hampshire, will host the 2017 Men’s and Women’s Collegiate Mountain Running National Championships on June 3, 2017. The… Read more »
Featured Trail Town – Mountain Home, Arkansas
Welcome to the eighth installment of our “Trail Town” series. Every month we will feature an article about a trail running city that you should put on your bucket list of places to visit! This month we feature the city of Mountain Home, Arkansas. This article was written by Paul Gigliotti, Race Director at Pirate… Read more »
Sizeable field in Moab creates energy and enthusiasm for runners and spectators
Athletes share experiences from the trail marathon championships. More than 2200 runners participated in two days of trail racing in Moab, Utah, during the weekend of November 5-6. Saturday’s events attracted more than 1800 runners split between the Moab Trail Marathon, the USA Track & Field Marathon Trail Championships – a race within the race,… Read more »
Canaday and Bracy crowned National Marathon Trail Champions in Moab
Temperatures in the mid-50s with overcast skies greeted runners at today’s USATF Trail Marathon Championships held in conjunction with the 8th Moab Trail Marathon in Moab, Utah, which was held as part of a trifecta of racing including the marathon, a half marathon, and an adventure 5K. Sage Canaday, 30, Boulder, Colorado, had a specific… Read more »
Large field anticipated for final trail championships this weekend in Moab
USATF open and masters competition to be intense The USATF Trail Marathon Championships will be held in conjunction with the Moab Trail Marathon on Saturday, November 5, in Moab, Utah. Dubbed, “a magical 26 miles,” by race director Danelle Ballengee, this race course delights and challenges competitors over a loop course, with a few well-placed… Read more »
2016 Trail World Championship announces drug testing results
Press release from the International Trail Running Association (ITRA). ITRA’s athlete drug testing program is formally known as its Health Policy. Athletes tested: The procedure was to test the top 10 men and women from the ITRA (International Trail Running Association) general ranking and the best men and woman from each delegation. On the 77… Read more »
Mud, sweat and cheers at the Jakkalsvlei MTB challenge & Jackal trail run
Press release from ATRA corporate member TriSport South Africa. Not even the not-so-summery weather conditions could dampen the spirits at this year’s Jakkalsvlei MTB challenge and Jackal trail run. Young and old came out to Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar to enjoy a tough but rewarding morning traversing the hills surrounding the tasting room and restaurant while… Read more »
Team USA shares Trail World Championships experiences
Written by Nancy Hobbs, Executive Director of the American Trail Running Association. On Sunday, October 30, the day after the Trail World Championships, the nine athletes and two staff of Team USA shared thoughts about the event. The nine-member contingent was asked two questions: 1) What one word would you use to describe the course;… Read more »
Trail World Championships takes its toll on Team USA
Written by Nancy Hobbs, Executive Director of the American Trail Running Association Only four of seven starters for the squad reach the finish line At today’s IAU Trail World Championships in Portugal, Team USA was at a deficit from the start. With injuries plaguing the initial ten-member squad (5 men/5 women), only seven made the… Read more »
US Ultra Trail Team ready, set, go for IAU Trail Championships
The US Ultra Trail Team will be among the 39 countries to be represented at the IAU Trail World Championships this coming Saturday, October 29, in Braga, Portugal. The start and finish for the 85.5 kilometer trail race will be at the Rio Caldo bridge in Braga. The course will include 5,000 meters of total… Read more »
The USATF Mountain Running Championship returns to Mt Cranmore
On October 19, the USATF Mountain Ultra Trail executive committee unanimously approved the Cranmore Mountain Race to host the 15th USATF Mountain Running Championships to be held on Saturday, June 3, 2017, in North Conway, New Hampshire. Said co-race director Chris Dunn upon learning the committee’s decision,“This is amazing news! We are so incredibly honored… Read more »
Threat of high winds & rain doesn’t stop the USATF Trail Half Marathon Championships
Written by ATRA Executive Director Nancy Hobbs. Photos by ATRA Director of Online Marketing and USATF Championship Liaison Richard Bolt. At the Lake Padden Trail Half Andy Wacker improves on last year’s runner-up finish to take the win; Renee Metivier is victorious at her trail racing debut. With an impending Pacific Northwest storm looming –… Read more »
Featured Trail Town – Avalon, California
Welcome to the seventh installment of our “Trail Town” series. Every month we will feature an article about a trail running city that you should put on your bucket list of places to visit! This month we feature the city of Avalon (population: 3,728), on Catalina Island in California. This article was written by Brandon Hough… Read more »
Bellingham, WA to Host Nation’s Most Competitive Trail Half Marathon of 2016
Press release written by race director Tad Davis. ATRA’s Nancy Hobbs and Richard Bolt will be attending the race as representatives of USA Track & Field to help administer the national championship. Bellingham, WA: The field for the 2016 USATF National Trail Half Marathon Championships looks to be the most competitive in the nation this… Read more »
Salomon Running named as a major sponsor for the Dirtbagger film syndicate
Press release from ATRA corporate member BayTrailrunners. Redwood City, CA. — Salomon Running, whose passion for outdoor sports, new technologies and craftsmanship has driven them – and still does – to create progressive gear to enable you to freely enjoy and challenge yourself in the great outdoors, continues to be embraced by the Trail and… Read more »