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How Salomon Catalyzed the Trail Running Revolution

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As a sport, trail running hasn’t been around that long.

Thirty years ago, adventuring racing was about your only option for a fast-paced, hourslong, mud-in-your-face schlepfest.

And then trail runners rushed onto the scene.

This short film tells how Salomon worked with elite runners like Courtney Dauwalter, Kilian Jornet, and François D’Haene to create the first international team, revolutionize gear, and elevate trail running to the global level it enjoys today.

Runtime: 11 minutes

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