No brand is more closely associated with the development of trail running poles than LEKI. While not all trail runners fully appreciate the benefits of trail running-specific poles, the percentage of runners using poles is growing rapidly worldwide. In 2015, German-based pole manufacturing company, LEKI, introduced the world’s first fully collapsible trail running-specific pole. The… Read more »
The American Trail Running Association (ATRA) recently conducted a survey on trail running poles. The survey was compiled in May 2025,and generated responses from 500 individuals. Trail running poles are rapidly becoming one of the most popular trail running accessories across all distances, especially ultramarathons (some ultramarathons even require or recommend that all participants use… Read more »
The following review was written by trail runner Sarah Barber and features LEKI Evotrail FX One TA poles. The gear was provided at no cost for the test and review. Poles? No poles? I’ll give you a minute to think about it. Adding poles to your gear quiver While every runner has an opinion, sports… Read more »
Announcement from American Trail Running Association double-track corporate member LEKI. Photos by Liam Doran. LEKI, a leader in innovative skiing, trekking and trail running poles, announced today they have inked a deal with trail running legend Courtney Dauwalter. Winning top honors and breaking records at races such as UTMB and Tahoe 200, Dauwalter has established… Read more »
Announcement from American Trail Running Association member LEKI. Feeling the resurgence of the industry after the pandemic year, LEKI will unveil a fresh new look for the first time in 33 years in conjunction with a complete overhaul of their trekking and trail running pole collections in spring 2022. The relaunch will feature a new… Read more »
American Trail Running Association corporate member LEKI interviewed Pau Capell after his FKT attempt last month to break 20 hours on the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc course. Photos Jordi Saragossa. August 27-28 (Chamonix, France) – In arguably the most spectacular European FKT attempt of the season, 28 year old Pau Capell tried to beat the 20… Read more »
Press release by American Trail Running Association corporate member LEKI. LEKI is excited to announce the second annual LEKI Full Ride Scholarship to Timothy Olson’s Run Mindful Retreat taking place in Boulder, CO, June 13-16. The scholarship includes registration fees, air travel, lodging and LEKI Trail Running gear for one deserving trail runner. LEKI has… Read more »
LEKI is an ATRA corporate member and supporter of our Trail Ambassador program. To learn more about LEKI and using poles for trail running, read our Trail News article “Using poles for a more a efficient trail running experience.” BUFFALO, NY – LEKI, a leader in skiing, trekking and trail running poles, announces they have signed… Read more »
Press release from ATRA corporate member LEKI. To learn more about how to use poles for trail running check our Trail News article. BUFFALO, NY – April 27, 2018 – LEKI is excited to announce the LEKI Full Ride Scholarship to Timothy Olson’s Run Mindful Retreat taking place in Boulder, CO, June 7-10. The scholarship… Read more »
Poles can greatly add to a more efficient trail running experience, primarily while walking on uphills. Poles are especially useful in longer in trail running races with lots of sustained or steep terrain. Walking with poles can be a good way to conserve leg power as it allows athletes to engage otherwise unused muscles in… Read more »
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