CO Ultra Offers $165,000 Purse: Biggest In History
The 2018 Run, Rabbit, Run in Steamboat Springs, Colo., introduces the ‘Rabbit Cup.’ Teams of three runners compete across 100 miles for the biggest grand prize in Ultrarunning yet.
Couch To 50K: My First Ultra In One Month’s Training
One month to train for 31 miles of running across steep alpine talus and 10,500 ft of elevation gain? Cue insanity now.
Welcome To ‘SwimRun,’ A Grueling New Challenge
Swim, run, swim, repeat. The burgeoning sport of swimrun combines endurance and adventure in an extreme and simple way.
7 Bizarre Items That Powered These UTMB Ultra Runners
It takes a lot to get through the dark moments of ultramarathons. Check out some odd ‘gear’ that helped these UTMB runners take on the challenge.
First Time In US, Adventure Racing Worlds Are ‘Cowboy Tough’
Racers from 59 teams will cross 450 miles of rugged ranchlands, mountains, and canyons in the first Adventure Racing World Championship hosted in the United States.
The Best Wetsuits to ‘Swim, Run, Repeat’
Swim. Run. Repeat. That’s the recipe for the surprisingly addictive challenge of swimrun. We tested four purpose built wetsuits designed for this burgeoning new sport.
‘Everyman’ Rickey Gates Completes Unsupported Cross-Country Run
Across 11 states, 152 days, and 3,600 miles, Rickey Gates set out to make his extraordinary run across America as ordinary as possible.
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World’s Hottest Races And How To Survive Them
What’s harder than running extreme mileage in extreme terrain? Running those miles in heat that’d bust a thermometer.
Kilian Jornet Wins Hardrock 100 With Arm In Sling
Kilian Jornet is tough as nails. The renowned ultramarathon runner just won the Hardrock 100 with a dislocated shoulder.
Eric Lagerstrom Wants To Make Triathlons Fun Again
Could this be the most awesome triathlon ever designed? Eric Lagerstrom packs as much action he can in this creative triathlon performed on the summer solstice.
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Beat The Heat: 12 Unorthodox Tricks To Keep Cool
Summer is here. But heat does not need to slow you down. Follow a few simple tips to stay cool outdoors, no matter what the mercury reads.
Kilian Jornet: The Everest Interview
The renowned mountain runner Kilian Jornet last month summited Everest twice in one week. We sat down to with him to learn more.
LA To Sin City: First All-Female Team Sets 340-Mile FKT
Planning their own route, the six runners of ‘Bird Strike’ became the first all-woman team to complete the grueling Speed Project race.
Trail Running Nepal With National Geographic Adventurer of The Year
Mira Rai’s story seems impossible: a Nepali village girl, turned child soldier, and now a globally recognized professional trail runner.
First Look: Altra’s ‘Goldilocks’ Trail Runner
The Altra Timp hits a middle ground between the brand’s minimal and super-cushy trail running offerings. In early runs, our editor found it just right.
Five Memorable Shares From Strava’s First Billion Uploads
Strava, the social fitness-sharing app, reached its one-billionth activity upload last week. We look back at some of the wildest accomplishments posted among its millions of users
First Look: Thule ‘Chariot Cross’ Modular Stroller
Built with compatibility for multiple outdoor sports, Thule evolves its Chariot line for 2017. The premium stroller allows multi-sport use, from running and cycling to skiing.
Kilian Jornet Climbs Everest In 26 Hours
One of the world’s best ultra-runners scaled Mount Everest today, pushing the limits of what is humanly possible.
Global ‘Chase’ Raises More Than $7 Million For Charity
A unique ‘chase’ race format attracted more than 155,000 participants for a simultaneous start around the world.
Study Finds: Running Is Contagious
More than one million runners, 217 million miles, and five years of study reveal runners influence each other’s habits. And they’re competitive about it.
‘The Hardest 400 Meters Of Your Life’
Sprint, or slog, more than 40 stories toward the sky up a 35-degree ski jump for glory… and sheer pain.
Tackling An FKT? You’re Eligible For A Grand And Free Gear
Shoot for the record books with a blazing a thru-hike or trail run, and you could land a cool $1,000 and some free gear. And all you have to do is try.
Watch: The Grueling Beauty Of The ‘Toughest Mountain Race’
While it’s hard to specify exactly THE toughest ultramarathon, the UTMB has a strong case.
10 Rules: Running with your Dog
After running thousands of collective miles with his dog over the years, Gear Junkie Stephen Regenold offers these tips to get the most out of training with a pooch leashed at your side.
What’s With Ultrarunners Doing Reality TV?
More and more endurance athletes are doing turns on reality-type TV shows. We talked to a couple to find out why.
Under Armour Wants To Make Trail Running ‘Mainstream’
The apparel giant wants you to run up a mountain.
Are You Addicted To Exercise? Take This Quiz
Is your exercise routine a healthy habit or a symptom of a potentially fatal disorder?
135 Miles Over Snow: The Challenge Of ‘Arrowhead’ Ultra
Among the toughest winter endurance events, the Arrowhead 135 pits competitors against a namesake 135-mile course in northern Minnesota. This year marked the 13th running of the bike/ski/trek winter ultra.
Eat Frosting, Win Ultras: Rising Star Clare Gallagher
Clare Gallagher won the Leadville 100 with no previous big race wins on a diet of broth, Sour Patch Kids, and cake frosting.
New York Plans Longest Multi-Use State Trail In America
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared the state would complete the largest state multi-use trail network in the nation by 2020.
Review: ‘Ultra Vesta’ Running Pack Fit For Mountain Trails
Ultimate Direction made an ultralight upgrade to this women’s running vest. We had our editor take for a run—through the Rockies.