The Golden Trail World Series (GTWS) – the most competitive annual competition in short distance trail running – is wrapping up in Ascona-Locarno, Switzerland October 17 to 20, 2024. The final is comprised of a short, 7-kilometer prologue ‘time trial,’ followed by a rest day, then the 23.5-kilometer event. Race starts are divided into male… Read more »
Golden Trail Finale heartbreak I’m not afraid of adversity; it breeds guts, character, and tenacity. —Lara Hamilton Lara Hamilton is back to top running form. Hamilton, Team Australia mountain runner, NCAA cross country runner, ski mountaineer, Nordic skier, and Trail Team athlete based in Crested Butte, Colorado, has had many unfortunate surprises in her athletic… Read more »
Featured photo: Liam Meirow, photo by: James Holk. What is the Golden Trail National series? Many short-distance trail running fans are familiar with the popular and extremely competitive Golden Trail World Series (GTWS), but becoming increasingly popular and deserving of more recognition are the Golden Trail National Series races. The GTNS, founded in 2019 –… Read more »
Written by Alexander Beaven for the World Mountain Running Association (WMRA). American Trail Running Association (ATRA) executive director Nancy Hobbs is the WMRA general secretary. Above photo: Marco Gulberti at Corsa in Montagna. The Valsir Mountain Running World Cup hits the halfway point this weekend, Saturday 13th August, with its 6th Gold Label race: Sierre-Zinal…. Read more »
Announcement from the Golden Trail World Series presented by Salomon. Salomon is a long-time American Trail Running Association member. Photos: @jsaragossa. On August 6th Jonathan Albon and Sophia Laukli win the Golden Trail World Series’ most technical race! It was announced as the most technical race in the Golden Trail World Series 2022 and the… Read more »
Announcement from the Golden Trail World Series presented by longtime American Trail Running Association member Salomon. Photos: @jsaragossa. A new race route and new winners! After 42 kilometers of grinding effort, Jonathan Albon (Team The North Face, Great Britain) and Sara Alonso (Team Salomon, Spain) win the Marathon du Mont-Blanc, with its new 2022 version… Read more »
Announcement from the Golden Trail World Series. GTWS sponsor Salomon is a long-time American Trail Running Association member. Race day is June 26th 2022, start time 7:30 am, 42 Km, 2,540 meters of elevation gain. Chamonix’s Marathon du Mont-Blanc has been a faithful stage in the Golden Trail World Series since its creation, check out… Read more »
The first race of the Golden Trail World Series (GTWS) is hosting the best trail runners on the planet. May 29th, 2022, Start time is 9:00 am (CET), 42 KM, 2,736 meters of vertical climb. After a two-year hiatus due to Covid, the legendary Spanish Basque race is kicking off the Golden Trail World Series… Read more »
Announcement from the Golden Trail Series sponsored by American Trail Running Association member Salomon. Photos courtesy of the Golden Trail World Series. The Pikes Peak Ascent (Colorado) and Flagstaff Sky Peaks (Arizona) are part of the seven race global trail running series. After a successful 2021 season, the Golden Trail World Series is back in… Read more »
Announcement from the Golden Trail World Series supported by American Trail Running Association (ATRA) member Salomon. Photos: GTWS. Maude Mathys (SUI) and Francesco Puppi (ITA) are victorious at the GTWS Final in El Hierro, Spain. American Dani Moreno finishes 5th in the race and 2021 GTWS rankings. This 2021 GTWS Grand Final – a 37… Read more »
Announcement from the Golden Trail World Series supported by Salomon. Salomon is an American Trail Running Association (ATRA) corporate member. Above Photo: @jsaragossa. On Sunday, July 18th, Stian Angermund (NOR) and Judith Wyder (SUI) won the DoloMyths Run, a 13.5 mile mountain race in Canazei, Italy with 5,740 feet of ascent. There are very few… Read more »
Announcement from the Golden Trail World Series supported by Salomon. Salomon is an American Trail Running Association (ATRA) corporate member. Photos: DoloMyths Run. Race day is July 18th 2021, Start time 8:30 AM (Central European Time), 13.5 miles, 5,740 feet of ascent, starting in the town of Canazei, Italy. With barely any time to sit… Read more »
Announcement from the Golden Trail World Series supported by Salomon. Salomon is an American Trail Running Association (ATRA) corporate member. Photo above: Jsaragossa. July 4th, 2021, 6:00 am, – Chamonix, France – Marathon du Mont Blanc – 23 miles, 8,628 feet of climb, 5,905 feet of descent. Maude Mathys and Stian Angermund triumph at the… Read more »
Announcement from the Golden Trail World Series supported by Salomon. Salomon is an American Trail Running Association (ATRA) corporate member. Photo above: Martina Valmassoi. Marathon du Mont Blanc hosts the second stage of the 2021 Golden Trail World Series Race day is July 4th 2021, Start-time 6:00 AM, 23 miles, 8,628 feet of climb, 5,905… Read more »
Announcement from the Golden Trail World Series, supported by American Trail Running Association member Salomon Running. Above Photo: Rachel Drake, @GoldenTrailSeries | @OlladeNuria | @jsaragossa. The Olla de Nuria race, Clashes on the Catalan Summit After the 2020 modified season, the Golden Trail World Series was back this past Sunday June 13th, for the first… Read more »
Announcement from the Golden Trail World Series (GTWS) Supported by American Trail Running Association member Salomon. Above photo credit: Athlete Rachel Drake | GoldenTrailSeries | Azores Trail Race | Martina Valmassoi. The countdown to the first race of the 2021 Golden Trail World Series (GTWS) series has started and elite trail runners are ready to… Read more »
Announcement from the Golden Trail World Series supported by Salomon. Salomon is a long time member of the American Trail Running Association. The 2021 Golden Trail World Series (GTWS) edition is on track with a pre-registered starting list at the highest level it’s ever seen. An elite compilation from across the world ready to thrash… Read more »
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