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Riding the White Rim jeep road through Utah’s Canyonlands National Park in one day has been on my to-do list ever since moving to the southwest in 2012. In October …

A longtime staple of the Arc’teryx lineup, the Atom SL (Super Light) Hoody has proven to be a versatile piece for hikers, runners and climbers alike. Designed as a dual …

After nabbing the 1,200-mile FKT on the Ice Age Trail last summer, Coree Woltering has already completed four ultras in just the first two months of the year. Most recently, …

Have you had hallucinations while running an ultra? Scotty sat down with Van “Pigtails” Phan, Tim White, Jason Wagner and Bev Anderson-Abbs to get their personal hallucination stories which range …

Respecting the distance does not start at the race. It forms during the months or often years of preparation. Any runner that crosses the finish line with tears of pride, …

Instead of gathering in Hong Kong, Vibram Hong Kong 100 runners from across the world were offered an alternative: run it anywhere, on their own course. The rules were straightforward: …

In November 2020, Anne Lang set out to attempt the first female FKT on a trail that winds its way from the Cumberland Mountains of Tennessee to the foothills of …

The Finishers is a photographic record of the superhumans who have completed the toughest race on Earth, the Barkley Marathons. Ultrarunning photographer Alexis Berg and journalist Aurélien Delfosse criss-crossed the …

Beverley Anderson-Abbs is a recent winner of the Jed Smith 50-miler in Sacramento, CA. After suffering from overtraining syndrome and briefly being unable to even walk, Bev rebounded to finish …

Spring temperatures are often warm enough to ditch the jacket, but still too cold for short sleeves. That’s where long sleeve shirts come to the rescue. Having a variety of …

There are many reasons why athletes take on ultras, whether it’s looking for a new challenge, different terrain or reading an inspirational book. One of the key components underlying all …

“I’m just going to run it for fun.” I hear that phrase all the time, and I understand the sentiment behind it. It’s expressed partly to lower expectations and self-pressure, …

UltrAspire is known for its innovative approach in the hydration vest space, and their design philosophy emphasizes minimizing the footprint of the vest against your body while still providing adequate …

Out of all the local trails near Flagstaff, AZ, the San Francisco Peaks and the Humphreys summit are my go-to for training, catching up with friends and solitary bliss. With …

The King’s Highway Trail Race had its second annual race this year, held at Hobcaw Barony on the outskirts of Georgetown, South Carolina. The property includes more than 37 historic …

It was March of 1993, just a month shy of my 19th birthday, and I couldn’t take my eyes off of the man speaking on television. Jim Valvano, the coach …

New to the market, the brand rnnr was co-founded by ultrarunners and offers fun gear for a running lifestyle. Their Cold Weather Running Beanie is a cozy cap that pulls …

Ten years ago, when we last examined the future of trail running – circa 2010 – we saw nothing but blue skies and snow-covered mountains. Our future looked bright. And …

The Stone Mill 50 was named the RRCA National Championship Race ultramarathon for 2020, but as the spring unfolded, it became apparent that what we were hoping to offer was …

This year’s Hellcat 50K almost didn’t happen. Not only did the organizers have to contend with COVID, but highway construction wiped out part of the old course. If that wasn’t …

Last April, I almost saw my abs. Back then, I was training hard and was as fit as I had ever been. The transition from winter to spring can be …

Donald Buraglio reviews the Altra Timp 3 trail shoe and new Altra Rivera road shoe.

Race mornings are usually a bustle of excitement. But on November 7, 2020, dawn was just beginning to break over the Salinas Valley as a handful of runners stood in …

It’s unusual to review a product almost two years after it first hit the market, but when presented an opportunity to test the COROS VERTIX, we were compelled. One of …

New York-based filmmaker and ultrarunner Austin Meyer’s love for storytelling originated in the fourth grade after he got in trouble at school. Since then, Meyer, who released his film about …

Melanie Arleth never dreamed she’d be a runner, let alone an ultrarunner. In March of 2018, she felt a shift in her mindset. “I decided to go for it. I …

In certain climates, winter running requires traction beyond what even the grippiest trail shoes can provide. This winter, we’ve tested three new products on the market: two of them are …

Nashville software company Atiba Labs had already started a conversation with UltraSignup founder, Mark Gilligan, in the fall of 2019. “UltraSignup dominates the trail running registration space – they are …

This spring, The North Face swings for the fences with a new footwear design approach that has been several years in the making and tested extensively with their team of …

When you win a high school cross-country race on campus, and your English teacher is the head track and field coach, not only are you guaranteed a spot on the …