Endurance

Spills, Thrills, Mayhem: Watch Weeklong ‘Raid in France’ Adventure Race in 18 Minutes

Check out a convincing win in one of adventure racing’s longest-running — and most unpredictable — events.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 05, 2022

First-Ever ‘Endless Mountains’ Race Crowns Bend Racing Inaugural Winner

Does 5 days of biking, hiking, and rafting in Pennsylvania sound like an adventure? Check out the recap from the first Endless Mountains Adventure Race.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 01, 2022

Runner Adelle Tracey Traded the UK for Jamaica. Here’s Why

This summer, the British running star will leave her stomping grounds to run and advocate for Jamaica’s women.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 01, 2022

Free Gear Fridays: Win a COROS Vertix 2 GPS Watch!

This week, one lucky winner will receive a Coros Vertix 2 GPS watch to accompany them on their next outdoor adventure.

Military Fit: Spartan Race Partners With US Marine Corps

The Marines will not only establish a recruitment presence at multiple 2022 races, but will also roll out challenges for discounts on events.

Written by Sam Anderson June 29, 2022

Gordy Ainsleigh and Endurance Running: ‘The Man Who Lit the Sport on Fire’

A new mini-documentary from HOKA TV tells the story of Gordy Ainsleigh, who virtually invented endurance running in 1974.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 29, 2022

One of the Best Zero-Drop Trail Runners: Altra Lone Peak 6.0 Review

The Lone Peak 6.0 from Altra is the new standard in zero-drop trail running shoes. They perform in rugged terrain in ways that were unexpected.

Written by Josh Kirchner June 29, 2022

Meet Johanna Åström, the Record-Breaking, Down-to-Earth Skyrunner

Johanna Åström has broken skyrunning records and won many elite skyraces. But it isn’t competition that drives the young Swede.

Written by Jilli Cluff June 28, 2022

How Salomon Catalyzed the Trail Running Revolution

Learn how Salomon developed the first international trail running team and helped turn the sport into a global phenomenon.

Written by Jilli Cluff June 28, 2022

Sky-High Adventure Racing: Elite Paragliders Take On the Pyrenees Traverse

Six days, 376 miles, and a remarkably stacked field — X-Pyr 2022 is one paragliding race you won’t want to miss.

Written by Jilli Cluff June 24, 2022

Meet the Team: Adventure Racing With GearJunkie’s ‘Team Toyota Tundra’

For 2022, GearJunkie collaborated with Toyota to form an adventure racing team traveling to compete in 10-plus events around America.

Hiker Torches Supported FKT of White Mountains’ 48 4,000-Foot Peaks

Will Peterson is the fastest human in the White Mountains. With 3+ days of near-constant motion, he broke a 7-year-old record.

Written by Sam Anderson June 24, 2022

Pooped Pup? Purina at PetSmart Wants to Up Your Running Dog’s Endurance

Certain dogs make great trail running companions, but they need to ease into it. Help your dog build up their endurance and energy with these…

How HOKA Honed the New, Lighter Mach 5 Road Running Shoe

HOKA streamlined the Mach 5’s upper, changed the heel collar fit, and put lighter foam in the midsole. Here’s a look at the new design…

US Adventure Racer Goes Missing in British Columbia Wilderness

The United States Adventure Racing Association (USARA) today said it became aware that Peter Jolles went missing while packrafting in Canada.

Written by Sam Anderson June 22, 2022

Bentonville Strikes Again: ‘Expedition Ozark’ Joins Adventure Racing World Series

Northwest Arkansas continues to become one of the country’s premier outdoor recreation destinations, now joining the elite ranks of the adventure racing circuit in 2023.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 21, 2022

Adventure Race Gear Giveaway: Trail Shoes, Eye Protection, and More

Three lucky winners will receive a prize package that includes trail socks and shoes, sunglasses, a headlamp, and a lightweight stainless steel water bottle —…

Robbie Balenger Sets New Standard With Massive ‘Colorado Crush’ Challenge

With The Colorado Crush, endurance athlete Robbie Balenger accomplished three of the state’s most difficult goals in one summer.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 16, 2022

GoPro Mountain Games Recap: From Kayaks to Splash Dogs, the Games Have It All

To call the GoPro Mountain Games frenetic may be an understatement. The 20th anniversary of the all-things-outdoors festival in Vail this past weekend offered an…

Written by David Young June 15, 2022

Watch US Ultrarunner Jim Walmsley on His Quest for UTMB Gold

Becoming the first American to win the UTMB men’s race requires Walmsley to uproot his life, buckle down, and train harder than ever before.

Written by Jilli Cluff June 14, 2022

Ultrarunner Goes ‘Running Out’ 230 km Across Australia’s Northern Trails

Lucy Bartholomew is no stranger to running long distances. But even in the world of ultras, Australia’s Larapinta Trail is no joke.

Written by Mary Murphy June 08, 2022

Q&A With WEMBO World Champ and GearJunkie Contributor Chelsey Magness

We chatted with GearJunkie contributor and adventure athlete Chelsey Magness about her recent victory at the WEMBO world championships in Italy.

Written by Andrew Marshall June 08, 2022

‘Bicycle Brendan’ Ditches Bike for Foot Power in 300-Mile Coastline Run

Distance athlete Brendan Walsh will run all 300 miles of Maine’s rugged coastline to support multiple sclerosis research.

Written by Andrew Marshall June 03, 2022

Adventure Gear Giveaway: Win a Trip Gift Card, Endurance Fuel, and More

GearJunkie is partnering with several brands to give three lucky winners each an adventure prize package. This giveaway starts on June 2 and will end…

UNBOUND Gravel Race: Cycling’s Gnarly Proving Grounds

UNBOUND Gravel is a race like no other — 200 teeth-chattering miles across Kansas. Read on for an explanation and how to watch.

Written by Mark Wilson June 02, 2022

Arc’teryx Running Challenge: Log Miles, Win Prizes

Download the Arc’teryx RUN22 app before Global Run Day and track some runs for a chance to win $200 in Arc’teryx gear.

Written by Andrew Marshall May 31, 2022

Strava’s Recent Surge Propels It Past 100 Million Users

This just in: Strava is popular. Just how popular, though, might surprise you — especially recently.

Written by Sam Anderson May 26, 2022

‘Built on the Love of Running’: Kenyan Ultrarunners Train for the Big Stage

For ultrarunners, Iten, Kenya, is ‘the home of champions.’ When local runners started losing their peak conditioning during COVID-19 lockdowns, Braveheart Runners stepped in.

Written by Sam Anderson May 24, 2022