Running

Ultrarunning Is About To Get Really, Really Fast

For years, ultrarunning was a sport of slow and steady. But a new generation of runners is crushing old records at blazing fast paces. Welcome…

Written by Alex Kurt October 12, 2016

Runner’s High: Chasing Pain Through Comrades Ultra

Two outstanding ultra-marathoners discuss the special kind of crazy it takes to excel and endure in the beautiful, excruciating world of ultra-distance running.

Written by GJ Staff October 07, 2016

Dream Big, Train Hard, Win $9,000 Adventure

Name your mountain sports dream, train, and share everyday, and you could win gear and $9,000 from Dynafit to make the trip a reality.

Written by Kyle Nossaman October 05, 2016

Run Fast, Get Free Shoes

How’s your back half? If you can finish a marathon faster than you start it, you can win any free pair of New Balance shoes.…

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 30, 2016

Updated Icon: Salomon Speedcross 4 Review

Among the more popular trail shoes of our era, Salomon updates its Speedcross for 2016. We took the 4th generation of the shoe on a…

Written by GJ Staff September 27, 2016

Get A Tissue: Brother Carries Brother Over Finish Line

The Triathlon World Series in Cozumel witnessed one of the most heartwarming moments in sports history. Warning: Have your tissues ready.

Written by GJ Staff September 19, 2016

Watch: 72-Year-Old Attempts Western States 100

Meet Wally Hesseltine, a 72-year-old ultra-runner attempting to finish one of America’s toughest 100-mile races, the Western States 100. Can he finish in under 30…

Written by GJ Staff September 08, 2016

Review: Ultra-Light Running Vest Feels Like Second Skin

Water, gels, keys, phone: Salomon’s S-Lab Sense will carry it all, and nothing more. We test a minimal running vest for the distance-minded adventurer.

Written by Nate Mitka September 01, 2016

‘Time To Play’ Giveaway: 25 Pairs Of Salomon Shoes

Salomon has teamed with GearJunkie to give away 25 pairs of its new Speedcross 4 trail shoes.

Written by GJ Staff August 31, 2016

Where No One Has Gone Before: 600 Miles Across ‘Crown Of Continent’

What does it take to create an entirely new route through the wilds? The North Face athletes Mike Foote and Mike Wolfe stopped by GearJunkie…

Written by Alex Kurt August 19, 2016

Watch: Trail Run With Bronze Medalist Emma Coburn

Emma Coburn earned an Olympic bronze medal in the 3,000-meter steeplechase today. Join her for a run in her home mountains near Crested Butte, Colorado,…

Written by Sean McCoy August 16, 2016

You Should Try Running. This Video Explains Why

Non-runners may wonder why anyone would actually enjoy going for a jog. The answers many have you giving it a shot yourself.

Written by GJ Staff August 15, 2016

Ultras Are Still An Old Man’s (or Woman’s) Game

Sick of getting beaten by geezers in ultra-marathons? Get used to it.

Written by Alex Kurt August 02, 2016

Shoes To ‘Run’ Everest: Kilian Jornet’s Salomon Prototype

Not many people would think to ‘run’ up Mt. Everest, but Killian Jornet isn’t most people. His footwear, too, is one-of-a-kind.

Written by Sean McCoy August 01, 2016

Sleight Of Mind: Use ‘Mentalism’ To Run Faster Races

Pick a card, any card – and win a race while you’re at it. Famed ‘mentalist’ Oz Pearlman tells us how to pysch out the…

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 22, 2016

Trail Runner Suspended For Doping In UTMB

One of Europe’s premier trail races ejected a highly-ranked runner after a positive test for a banned substance.

Written by Sean McCoy July 19, 2016

7 Days In The Desert: ‘Gobi March’ Race Report

Run, walk, and slog 155 miles across the scorching heat of the Gobi Desert in the self-supported ‘Gobi March.’

Written by GJ Staff July 19, 2016

You Can Run In Scott Jurek’s Shoes (Literally)

Want to capture a little Scott Jurek magic on your next run? Each pair of commemorative Brooks Jurek Cascadia shoes contains a little bit of…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 18, 2016

‘Perfect’ Hardrock 100 Ultra Race Ends In Tie

The Hardrock 100 captures the growth and popularity of ultrarunning while maintaining a low-tech, self-sufficient, old-school charm. The epic mountain race ended Saturday in a…

Written by Alex Kurt July 17, 2016

42 Peaks, 24 Hours: UK’s Famous Ultra Run

A 66-mile race with 27,000 feet of gain and terrain that is rocky, muddy, wet, windy, and generally awful. Did we mention you only have…

Written by GJ Staff July 13, 2016

Insane Vertical Footrace Is ‘Super Bowl Of Alaska’

3,022 feet straight up the mountain: The Mount Marathon 5K is a gorgeous and epic footrace. Watch this insane race documentary now.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 28, 2016

10 Essentials: Gear For Trail Running

From energy gel to body lube… these 10 essential items will get you through most any trail-running session.

Written by Sean McCoy June 21, 2016

Meet Jay Arrowsmith-DeCoux, The ‘Trail Running Mayor’

The 33-year-old mayor of an iconic northern Minnesota town runs, bikes, backpacks, hikes, and brings his love of the outdoors with him to city hall.

Written by Alex Kurt June 08, 2016

Film Documents 240-Mile Ultramarathon Across Haiti

‘It’s safe to say it’s one of the harder races in the world.’ — Dean Karnazes

Written by Sean McCoy June 01, 2016

Toughest Race In The West? Welcome To ‘Niwot’s Challenge’

Ultra runners know about the Barkley Marathons. A new race in Colorado offers a mountainous version of the Barkley, including far-flung checkpoints and off-trail travel.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 17, 2016

20 Ways To Hate Running Less

Hate Running? Reddit has some advice on how to hate it just a bit less, maybe even like it.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 11, 2016

Excerpt: ‘Where the Road Ends’

Where the Road Ends: A Guide to Trail Running, is a resource for trail runners covering training, competition, injury prevention, strategy, and more. Co-author Megan…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 04, 2016