Everyone Says Trail Running Is Growing—What Does That Actually Mean for the Sport?
New brand cash is bringing pool parties and DJs to race weekend, and some runners are asking if their sport is leaving its dirtbag roots in the dust
How KEEN's New Trail Running Shoes Were Born From Hiking Boot DNA
With two new trail runners named Seek & Roam, the Portland-based brand builds on two decades of footwear design to evolve how it shows up on trail
These $150 Salomon Trail Running Shoes Got Me Through My First Thru-Hike
When a packing mishap left a writer with her backup shoes for 130 miles of the John Muir Trail, she found out how they held up under a 40-pound pack
Aesthetic Ascents: Photographer & Editor Rory Griffin on Fell Running & Fashion
How a unique style of trail running from England's Lake District influenced the editor of Orienteer Mapazine's perspective on technical apparel
Running is More Popular Than Ever. But Why Now? And Will It Last?
Arresting adverting, actually sleek kit, and unique, unsanctioned races have made running cool. Its heyday might be its downfall.
The Evolution of Run Clubs & How One NYC Brand Creates Group Runs That Don't Suck
A look inside the run club boom, and how NYC-based brand Miler, via founder Ben Morrow, designs their group runs to explore trails few locals know
Mount to Coast Goes Off-Road: How the Boutique Brand Designed Its First Trail Runner
Our review of the Hong Kong-based brand's new shoe, and how the brand renowned for its long-distance road running shoes brought this new model to life
Want to Get Into Trail Running? Try One of These 10 Epic Running Retreats
From Vietnam's terraced rice patties and Morocco's desert sands to Scotland's highlands and the Italian Alps, our expert picks are not to be missed
Sole Searching: How Saucony Updated Its Most Rugged Trail Running Shoe
Behind the design of the Xodus Ultra 4, a new distance-ready design with Vibram Megagrip sole and a springy midsole foam normally seen in road running
Do Carbon Plates Belong in Trail-Running Shoes? We Asked the Experts
Once reserved for elite marathoners, carbon plates are now showing up on trails. But are they actually helping you move faster or just hype?
A Trail Runner's Bucket List: 10 Races All Women Should Run
By prioritizing women's podiums, better course design, and inclusive marketing, these races are removing barriers to female and non-binary athletes.
How Trail Sisters Grew From Blog to Trail Running Community & Women-Only Race Series
Founded in 2016 by Gina Lucrezi, TS became a network of women's trail events and developed a standard to measure how well races support female runners
Mount Lemmon Rush: Video & Photos from a 30 Mile, 30 Hour Trail Run in Remote Arizona
Former Olympian, guide, and adventure photographer Sarah Attar takes on a point-to-point run up an Arizona classic, with friends and gratitude in tow
New Group Run Series Trailish Offers Trail Curious New Yorkers a Path to Go Off Road
The monthly event by Brooklyn outdoor store Outlandish provides city joggers a safe space to try trail. Here's what you need to know to get involved
Sole Searching: How Norda Made the 005 the Ultimate Running Shoe for Trail Racing
Just four years after launch, the Montreal-based brand has designed what they hope to be the lightest, fastest, most durable trail racing shoe yet
Footwear Brands ROA and Altra Fuse Brand DNA Into a Collab Trail Runner
The surprise collab brings together two outdoor footwear brands for a trail ready model first debut at Paris Fashion Week in June 2024
We Fastpacked the Toughest Trek in Europe So You Don't Have to
A comprehensive overview of the legendary 112-mile trail, from history to what I learned while fastpacking it, and what I would do differently
Sole Searching: How HOKA Is Perfecting Its Most Popular Trail Running Shoe
Seven years and six updates after introduction, the legendary Speedgoat continues to blaze trails with radical design and proven performance
Why the Trails are Trending: A Deep Dive Into the Rise of Trail Sports
What data can and can’t tell us about the ongoing increase in interest and participation in trail running, gravel biking, and other trail activities
Sole Searching: How NNormal Is Changing Trail Running With Radical Durability
Ultrarunner Kílian Jornet's latest pursuit is to upend the footwear world by making super-durable trail running shoes
Hit The Trails with District Vision x New Balance's New Earth-toned Trail Runners
The collaboration applies a clean and minimal aesthetic towards the technically engineered Fresh Foam X More Trail running shoe
From Lightweight to Retro, These Running Sunglasses Blend Form & Function
Whether you're after interchangeable lenses, aviators, or ultra-lightweight frames, we found the best running sunglasses fit for every type of runner
Oakley x Satisfy Collaboration Blends Modern Performance with Throwback Vibes
The second round of collab apparel for trail running, mountain biking, and everyday wear hits digital shelves in characteristic style
The 12 Best Running Shirts for Every Type of Runner
What you’re wearing can make or break your run, so ditch the cotton tee freebie and wear the best for all weather and all conditions