Chris Kostman believes in ultra everything. Since 1984, Kostman has been race directing some of the country’s most challenging endurance events through his company AdventureCORPS. Throughout his career, Kostman has organized more than 175 races across the world and also took over race directorship in 2000 of the country’s most notoriously difficult race the Badwater… Read more »
Max Romey, Anchorage, Alaska-based trail running artist, videographer and photographer, is undertaking a project that will likely take the rest of his life—or even multiple lifetimes. Romey has an impressive filming background for brands including Salomon, Nnormal, KEEN, as well as trail running races including UTMB and Mount Marathon. Romey has made friends with some… Read more »
According To Folklore… “The tradition of the Mount Marathon Race began when two sourdoughs debated the possibility of climbing and descending the mountain in less than an hour. “Impossible” one said. To settle the argument – and the resulting wager – a race was held, with the loser to furnish drinks for the crowd. Enterprising… Read more »
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 »
Welcome to the ninth 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 Juneau, Alaska. This article was written by Josh Musson. Photos by Josh Musson &… Read more »
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