Running

You Hallucinated What?! 21 Questions With Courtney Dauwalter

Maybe the only thing more impressive than Courtney Dauwalter’s domination in ultraraces is what she sees after hours of nonstop running.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 05, 2019

Running the New York City Marathon? Here’s What to Expect

The TCS New York City Marathon, which takes place this weekend, is among the biggest endurance-sports competitions in the world. The founder of GearJunkie ran…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 31, 2019

Heli-Mountain Running Launches in North America

A growing number of helicopter-supported mountain run programs are popping up across high-alpine landscapes. Here’s the where and why.

Written by Morgan Tilton October 30, 2019

Kilian Jornet Takes Title at Golden Trail World Series

Kilian Jornet — a six-time gold medalist in ski mountaineering championships — just won the Golden Trail World Series.

Written by Mary Murphy October 25, 2019

VaporKrar 2.0 4L Review: Run in Rob Krar’s Vest

Nathan Sports built the VaporKrar 2.0 for Rob Krar, one of the top trail runners in North America. We put it to the test.

Written by GJ Staff October 24, 2019

Sub-2-Hour Marathon! Eliud Kipchoge Etches Name in History

The world’s first sub-2-hour marathon ever now belongs to Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 12, 2019

1 Chore Per Mile: Man Runs Marathon While Knocking Off To-Do List

Beau Miles is a filmmaker, kayaker, and builder. In his film, ‘A Mile an Hour,’ he’s a man on a mission to run a marathon composed…

Written by Mary Murphy October 07, 2019

‘Ice Marathon’: Run Across the World’s Deepest Lake (in Siberia)

Every year, a handful of the world’s most extreme runners travel to Siberia to participate in an ‘ice marathon.’

Written by Mary Murphy September 25, 2019

Mirna Valerio Is a Skyrunning Inspiration

Mirna Valerio is a wife and mom. She’s also a skyrunner who’s defying the stereotypes of what a runner should look like.

Written by Mary Murphy September 23, 2019

New Half-Marathon Record: Geoffrey Kamworor Shatters Previous Mark

The 26-year-old Kenyan broke the previous record by 17 seconds — and nearly broke the 58-minute barrier.

Written by Mary Murphy September 16, 2019

205 Miles in One Run: Courtney Dauwalter Is an Ultra Addict

It takes a special kind of someone to willingly run 205 miles along the steep Tahoe Rim Trail. And this video makes it clear that…

Written by Mallory Paige September 12, 2019

Race Down the Infamous Kitzbuhel Ski Slope — While Running

Kitzbuhel resort is home to one of the world’s steepest and toughest technical downhill ski runs. And now you can use sneakers to make the descent.

Written by Mary Murphy September 11, 2019

I Ran 10 Miles on the Salt Flats to Test ASICS’ New GlideRide Shoes

ASICS came up with a novel proving ground for its GlideRide running shoes: the Bonneville Salt Flats. Reporter Brian Metzler put them to the test…

Written by Sean McCoy September 10, 2019

Watch: Merrell Celebrates Race Day Volunteers With New Shoe, Short Film

Merrell’s latest trail runner — the Bare Access XTR Sweeper — is named for the behind-the-scene folks making race day work. They cheer, they support,…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri August 01, 2019

Altra Running Shoes on Sale: Up to 50% Off

From trail running to road running, these shoes from Altra will help you comfortably log big miles. Save up to 40 percent off our favorite…

Written by Mallory Paige July 26, 2019

Worst Chafe Story? 21 Questions With Elite Runner Clare Gallagher

Hot on the heels of her win at the Western States 100-mile ultramarathon, Clare Gallagher visited GearJunkie to answer our most burning questions.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 26, 2019

10 Rules for Running With Your Dog

After running thousands of collective miles with his dog over the years, GearJunkie’s Stephen Regenold offers these tips to get the most out of training…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 25, 2019

How to Choose the Best Trail Running Shoes: A No-Bull Guide

Check out our quick guide on how to buy and choose the best trail running shoes for you. It’s got lots of info, few words,…

Written by Sean McCoy July 25, 2019

Yassine Diboun Sets Unsupported Mount St. Helens FKT

Running around the volcanic landscape of Mount St. Helens is no easy feat. And on Monday, Yassine Diboun did it faster than anyone yet.

Written by Kirk Warner July 24, 2019

She Said Yes! Ishikawa Sets Badwater 135 Ultra Record, Immediately Proposes

Japanese ultra-athlete Yoshihiko Ishikawa shattered California’s Badwater 135 ultramarathon record by more than an hour. And that was the second-best thing that happened to him.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 18, 2019

Meet the South African Trail Runner Inspiring a Country: Thabang Madiba

An avid runner since his youth, Thabang Madiba found his way into the world of trail running. In this film from Salomon TV, get to…

Written by Sean McCoy July 09, 2019

New Balance FuelCell Rebel Review: Fast, Futuristic Running Shoe

The 2019 FuelCell line promises a better (and faster) running experience. We tested the first shoe released from this New Balance line, the FuelCell Rebel.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 01, 2019

World Champion Ultrarunner on Pregnancy: Watch Anna Frost Profile

Anna Frost has won some of the hardest ultramarathons in the country. Want to know what goes through her mind as she transitions into motherhood?

Written by Nate Mitka June 25, 2019

GORE-TEX T-Shirt? INFINIUM Performance Fiber Makes It a Reality

With the INFINIUM branding, Gore moves past its venerable waterproof roots. The most ubiquitous name in outdoor materials technology made the Breeze INFINIUM Shirt for…

Written by Seiji Ishii June 12, 2019

‘Born to Run’ Author Reveals His Eye-Opening Gear Kit

Board shorts, books, and a donkey?! Chris McDougall reshaped modern running, but what’s in his gear stash may be the most impressive.

Written by GJ Staff June 12, 2019

The Best Way to Find New Adventure: How to Use Strava’s Global Heatmap

With billions of routes logged and trillions of GPS points, Strava owns the largest library of outdoor activities in the world. Here’s how it can…

Written by Andy Cochrane June 11, 2019

280 Miles, 4 Days, 21 Hours: Watch Emelie Forsberg Set FKT on Kungsleden Trail

In Sweden, the Kungsleden (aka King’s Trail or King of Trails) normally takes 25 days to complete. Emelie Forsberg finished it in an astonishing 4…

Written by Nate Mitka June 11, 2019

Hardrock 100 Canceled for 2019

Organizers have canceled the Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run, one of the most storied ultramarathons in the world, due to historic snow conditions in the…

Written by Sean McCoy June 10, 2019