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Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Applications Open for the 2026 The Trail Team

The Trail Team recruits U.S. 20–30-year-old sub-ultra trail runners for mentorship, travel support, training camps, and media exposure; applications close February 8, 2026.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

This Week In Running: February 9, 2026

Multiple trail ultramarathons nationwide produced tight finishes and new course records, highlighted by wins at Elephant Mountain, Monterey Ultra, and Uwharrie Mountain Run.
Running
fromInsideHook
19 hours ago

The Ultimate Guide to Hut-to-Hut Trail Running

Hut-to-hut running trips offer diverse global routes, requiring a mental shift from backpacking to a faster, more present-focused pace.
fromBikeMag
1 day ago

Can an Alpine Brand Conquer MTB? A Look at Ortovox's Stellar New Gear

Ortovox is launching its first-ever mountain bike collection, the Sequence series, which includes two distinct lines: Trail and Free, aimed at integrating alpine values into biking.
Bicycling
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Runners misled at a qualifier race will still get invites to the world championship

Molly Born, who won the women's race, described the situation as 'everyone's worst nightmare' after elite runners were misled off course due to an emergency.
US news
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
3 days ago

SnowBrains Forecast: Light 5-15 cm Refresh Then Mostly Dry in the European Alps - SnowBrains

A weak midweek disturbance brings modest snowfall to the European Alps, followed by mostly dry spring weather through the weekend.
fromWIRED
4 days ago

'Guns, Beer, Titties, Freedom': Inside the World's Toughest Off-Road Race

King of the Hammers, now in its 20th year, has evolved from a small contest among friends to a major off-road racing event, drawing over 80,000 attendees.
LA Kings
Running
fromiRunFar
1 day ago

From Marathons to the Marathon des Sables: A Conversation with Des Linden

Des Linden transitions from professional marathoning to the 2026 Marathon des Sables, a 155-mile self-sufficient race across the Sahara Desert.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
3 days ago

Where to Ski in the European Alps for Easter 2026: Best Resorts by Country After Huge Late-Season Snowfall - SnowBrains

Recent snowfall across European resorts enhances Easter skiing conditions, ensuring excellent experiences for holiday-goers.
fromiRunFar
4 days ago

This Week In Running: March 30, 2026

Lucien Epiney from Switzerland won the Ultra Trail Men's race in Spain with a time of 6:57, followed by Alexis Martín and Manuel Mesa from Spain finishing in 7:10 and 7:51 respectively.
Running
Skiing
fromiRunFar
2 weeks ago

A Meeting of Mountain Cultures: How the U.S.'s First Skyrunning Race Shaped the Sport

Skyrunning originated in Europe through Marino Giacometti's vision of racing up and down 4,000-meter Alpine peaks, expanding internationally to the U.S. in 1994 with distinct stylistic differences between regions.
#freeride-world-tour
fromSnowBrains
5 days ago
Snowboarding

2026 FWT Final at Verbier: USA's Mia Jones Wins Women's Snowboard, While Victor de Le Rue Secures Record 5th Men's Title - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
1 week ago
Snowboarding

All 4 Titles on the Line at Xtreme Verbier, Switzerland, as Freeride World Tour Finals Hit Their Climax - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
5 days ago
Snowboarding

2026 FWT Final at Verbier: USA's Mia Jones Wins Women's Snowboard, While Victor de Le Rue Secures Record 5th Men's Title - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
1 week ago
Snowboarding

All 4 Titles on the Line at Xtreme Verbier, Switzerland, as Freeride World Tour Finals Hit Their Climax - SnowBrains

#running
fromiRunFar
1 week ago
Running

Ask the Pro: Trail Shoe Colors, Training for Increased Distances, and Fueling Strategies

Gabe Joyes provides insights on running, including mental strategies, shoe color psychology, and fueling for endurance events.
fromiRunFar
2 months ago
Running

Running: The Most Important Unimportant Thing

Guidance and small encouragement help individuals, especially children, push past fear and expand personal limits in physically vulnerable activities.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 week ago

Ask the Pro: Trail Shoe Colors, Training for Increased Distances, and Fueling Strategies

Gabe Joyes provides insights on running, including mental strategies, shoe color psychology, and fueling for endurance events.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 week ago

This Week In Running: March 23, 2026

Chianti Ultra Trail featured intense competition with Thomas Cardin winning and securing a Golden Ticket for the Western States 100.
fromSnowBrains
1 week ago

Les Deux Alpes, France, Report: Endless Vertical, Glacier Powder, and a Mountain That Just Keeps Going - SnowBrains

Les Deux Alpes keeps unfolding lap after lap, zone after zone, until you realize you've spent the entire day chasing terrain that never really ends.
Snowboarding
Running
fromiRunFar
2 weeks ago

Something to Say

Writers often struggle with creativity under deadlines, leading to distractions and a desire for authenticity in their work.
Skiing
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Trail Runners Represent at Front of Olympic Skimo Mixed Relay

Ski mountaineering debuted at the 2026 Olympics with a mixed relay race, revealing significant crossover between ski mountaineering and trail running among top competitors.
#barkley-marathons
fromiRunFar
1 month ago
Running

2026 Barkley Marathon Results: No Finishers, but Sebastien Raichon Finishes Fun Run

Running
fromiRunFar
2 weeks ago

A Sustainable Runner: A Profile of Damian Hall

Damian Hall, a British ultrarunner, did not finish the 2026 Barkley Marathons on his third attempt, but remains physically recovered while processing the mental and spiritual challenges of the race.
fromiRunFar
1 month ago
Running

2026 Barkley Marathon Results: No Finishers, but Sebastien Raichon Finishes Fun Run

fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Connecting Wild Places: Landscapes of Kilian Jornet's States of Elevation Project

Jornet's well-publicized States of Elevation project in 2025 was a feat in human endurance, mountain running, and planning. Starting on September 3, he linked 72 of the 14ers in the contiguous U.S in a human-powered fashion - on foot and bike - with a support crew following him and helping with logistics. He started with the 14,259-foot Longs Peak in Colorado, then went on to California and north to Washington, finishing on the 14,410-foot Mount Rainier.
Skiing
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 weeks ago

Missing 21-Year-Old Hiker Dies in Hospital After Being Found Unconscious in Mountains Above Chamonix, France - SnowBrains

A 21-year-old hiker missing for two days in the Chamonix mountains was found with severe hypothermia and died in the hospital despite rescue efforts.
#iau-50k-world-championships
Running
fromiRunFar
2 weeks ago

This Week In Running: March 16, 2026

Naomi Robinson won the 2025 IAU 50k World Championships in New Delhi with a time of 3:13:39, while Alex Milne claimed the men's title in 2:46:09, with Great Britain dominating both races.
Running
fromiRunFar
3 weeks ago

2025 IAU 50k World Championships Preview

The 2025 IAU 50k World Championships, postponed from December 2025 due to severe air quality, will occur in New Delhi on March 14, 2026, with conditions potentially affecting race performance.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 weeks ago

This Week In Running: March 16, 2026

Naomi Robinson won the 2025 IAU 50k World Championships in New Delhi with a time of 3:13:39, while Alex Milne claimed the men's title in 2:46:09, with Great Britain dominating both races.
Running
fromiRunFar
3 weeks ago

2025 IAU 50k World Championships Preview

The 2025 IAU 50k World Championships, postponed from December 2025 due to severe air quality, will occur in New Delhi on March 14, 2026, with conditions potentially affecting race performance.
#ski-mountaineering
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago
Snowboarding

Introducing Ski Mountaineering Which Debuts at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
2 months ago
Snowboarding

Introducing Ski Mountaineering Which Debuts at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy - SnowBrains

Running
fromiRunFar
3 weeks ago

Ourea Events Closes Doors, Cancels 2026 Events

Ourea Events shut down after 15 years, canceling iconic ultrarunning races including the Northern Traverse, Cape Wrath Ultra, and Dragon's Back Race due to COVID-19 debt, rising costs, and decreased international participation.
fromUnofficial Networks
3 weeks ago

The Freeride World Tour Returns to Alaska TODAY for the First Time in 9 Years

This year's competition marks the first time the FWT has made its way to Alaska since 2017, returning to the legendary venue used in both 2016 and 2017. Gnarly Alaskan spines, steep pitches, and truly enormous terrain await the athletes on the face appropriately nicknamed "The Venue." It's the longest face of the 2026 season so far, a season that's sadly been full of cancellations at previous events.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
4 weeks ago

Chamonix Guide Legend Ross Hewitt Shares Narrow Escape from Avalanche on Monte Bianco Skyway, Italy, That Left Him with Shattered Pelvis - SnowBrains

I'd been stopped maybe 2 seconds and the slope started to move. I pivoted to straightline but was swamped-no speed, no chance. The impact was like stepping off a curb in front of a 40 Tonne truck doing 60 mph.
Snowboarding
Travel
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Going Gongga! Trail Racing with Kailas Fuga in Sichuan, China

Lifelong attraction to China reawakened by Ultra Gobi races and led to extended travel and racing in Chengdu and western Sichuan.
#ultramarathon-racing
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

This Week In Running: March 2, 2026

Global ultramarathon and marathon competitors participated in multiple races across the United States, Japan, and Australia, with notable performances including course records and international participation.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

This Week In Running: March 2, 2026

Global ultramarathon and marathon competitors participated in multiple races across the United States, Japan, and Australia, with notable performances including course records and international participation.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

How will climate change reshape the Winter Olympics? The list of possible host sites is shrinking

Reliable, paywall-free journalism and on-the-ground reporting require reader support to inform the public across the political spectrum and investigate issues like reproductive rights and climate change.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

These 8 Scenic Hikes Around the World Are Worth Planning a Trip For, According to AllTrails

AllTrails, a hiking app with trail maps and reviews, dug into insights from their 90 million-plus members and team of trail experts to spotlight lesser-known places where the trail alone is worth planning a trip around. Their guide, Travel-Worthy Trails for 2026, spotlights eight unexpected destinations around the world where the trail is the destination.
Travel
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Mountain Biking Gets More Monster as World Cup Gets New Main Sponsor

Monster Energy named sponsor of WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series; will appear at all 14 events starting with May's South Korea race.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The Winter Olympics in Italy were meant to be sustainable. Are they?

Preparations for the 2026 Winter Olympics are driving forest loss, artificial snow use, river depletion and urbanizing protected mountain ecosystems, worsening climate-driven winter decline.
#ultrarunning
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

This Week In Running: February 23, 2026

Ashley Paulson set a women's 100-mile world record of 12:19 at the Jackpot Ultrarunning Festival, while Rajpaul Pannu won the men's race for the third consecutive year.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
1 month ago

How You Can Conquer The Most Extreme Ski Runs In the World

Expert terrain requires mastering technical skills like side slips and hockey stops, building lower body and core strength, and never skiing alone without experienced guidance.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Ask the Pro: Hill Training, Crews, and Favorite Snacks

Seek local trail running mentors for authentic knowledge rather than relying on social media advice, and match your training elevation gain to your target race's climbing demands.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Tracksmith Eliot Range Review

Tracksmith's Eliot Range is a lightweight, minimalist trail shoe featuring merino wool, a Vibram outsole, and classic New England aesthetic at $240, departing from industry trends toward maximal cushioning and bright colors.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

Snowbasin, UT, to Host New UTMB World Series Event in September 2026 - SnowBrains

Snowbasin Resort will host Snowbasin by UTMB, joining the UTMB World Series with an inaugural event September 10–12, 2026, in Utah's Wasatch Mountains.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
1 month ago

Watch Every Winning Run From The First Ever Freeride World Championships

Four athletes from the United States, Poland, Switzerland, and New Zealand won the inaugural Freeride World Championships in Andorra on February 3rd.
#black-canyon-100k
fromiRunFar
1 month ago
Running

2026 Black Canyon 100k Results: Hans Troyer and Jennifer Lichter Set Course Records

fromiRunFar
1 month ago
Running

2026 Black Canyon 100k Results: Hans Troyer and Jennifer Lichter Set Course Records

Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

Fear and Loathing On The Freeride World Tour: The Val Thorens Pro - SnowBrains

Val Thorens is a high-altitude, manufactured ski village dominated by skiing, drinking, intense freeride competition, and a community of focused, risk-oriented athletes and revelers.
#world-trail-majors
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

This Week In Running: February 2, 2026

Arches Ultra and Jed Smith Ultra Classic produced close finishes and remarkable age-group performances, alongside ski-mountaineering and regional race winners.
#winter-spine-race
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

2026 Tarawera by UTMB 102k Results: Ruth Croft and Daniel Jones Win for 4th Time

Ruth Croft and Daniel Jones each won the 2026 Tarawera 102k in muddy conditions, marking their fourth victories with times of 8:41:11 and 7:31:27.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

This Week In Running: January 19, 2026

A longstanding HURT 100 course record fell as Tyler Juza ran 19:22, while Aimee Warnke won the women's race in 27:24.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Skyrunner National Series returns to the U.S. for 2026

The Skyrunner USA Series returns in 2026 as a four-race national skyrunning series across Alaska to New York, featuring steep, technical mountain courses.
Running
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I used to think hobbies were for losers. Then I built my life around one.

Adopting a hobby like trail running can provide self-directed goals, expand life ambitions, and offer balance beyond career-focused striving.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

One Voter's Analysis of the 2025 North American Ultrarunner of the Year Awards

Final men's UROY top-10 differed from one ballot, featuring omitted runners and ranking variances driven by race weighting, DNFs, and distance-specific dominance.
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

Magical Kenya Mountain and Trails Series Kicks Off Second Year

the 2026 Magical Kenya Mountain and Trails Series put on a show on January 17 with the fifth edition of the Barng'etuny Mountain Run in the Tinderet region of Nandi County, Kenya. The 21-kilometer senior race was just one part of a weekend of festivities that included the Taptengelei Cultural Festival, which offered a variety of opportunities for participants to engage with locals and learn about the culture. More than 2,000 participants were expected across various categories at the event.
Running
Running
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

Altra Olympus 275 Review

Maximally cushioned, zero-drop trail shoe with 33 mm stack, Matryx upper, outstanding traction and drainage, stable, comfortable, dependable for long technical and wet runs.
Running
fromwww.irunfar.com
2 months ago

Terminus: Kristian Morgan's Final Attempt at the Appalachian Trail FKT

Kristian Morgan's seventh and final Appalachian Trail FKT attempt in 2025 featured his mother as crew, showcasing their deep bond and relentless pursuit of speed.
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Testing grit and will power with 7 marathons, 7 continents in 7 days

WOLF'S FANG RUNWAY in Antarctica ranks among the most desolate, unwelcoming places on the planet, where even on a springtime day, 20 degrees Fahrenheit is about as warm as it gets. Bracing against an icy wind-chill blast that made it feel closer to zero, 54 runners stepped off their wide-body charter plane on Nov. 16 and steeled themselves for the 26.2 miles of marathon hell ahead.
Running
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