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Chasing Fuzz and Churning Mud at Catalina Island Marathon
In March 2023, I was chasing fuzzy yellow balls that led me to my first experience of California’s historic Catalina Island. I was on vacation developing my tennis skills with two professional coaches...
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Trail Runner’s Shoe Review: ENDURO MAX MID GTX by Deckers X Lab
The following review of the ENDURO MAX MID GTX by Deckers X Lab was written by trail runner Sarah Barber. Product was provided for the test and review at no charge. I was taught from a young age that...
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Interview With ITRA President Janet Ng: Managing Asian and Global Trail...
Janet Ng, President of The International Trail Running Association (ITRA) since 2021, race director, and avid trail runner based in Hong Kong has been a key figure in trail running on both the Asian...
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Organizations that support trails
The following article was compiled and written by Ana McCabe and features organizations that support trails. This article first appeared in ATRA’s spring 2024 issue of Trail Times. For trail runners,...
View ArticleUSTRC Webinar Underscores Land Management and Permitting Challenges
Mastering Land Management Relationships and Permits was the subject for the third webinar in the nine-webinar RD Master Class series produced by the US Trail Running Conference presented by Marathon...
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Inaugural Natro@Soboba Races a Success
The following article features the inaugural Natro@Soboba races and was written by Scott Mills. This article first appeared in the spring 2024 issue of Trail Times quarterly newsletter. Race Director...
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Book Review: Sabrina Little’s The Examined Run Brings Virtue Ethics To Trails
Trials of Miles for the Legs and Mind It’s not about how many miles you run but about how and why you run those miles that determine the kind of runner (and human) you are becoming. In her first book,...
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Leslie Jordan Named Official Supplier of Event Apparel for Race Directors at...
Announcement from American Trail Running Association partner US Trail Running Conference (USTRC). Leslie Jordan Apparel is an American Trail Running Association (ATRA) Switchback member and Event...
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Trail Runner’s Gear Review: 2XU Form Stash Hi-Rise Compression Tights
Trail runner Sarah Barber reviews 2XU Form Stash Hi-Rise Compression Tights. Product was provided for the test and review at no charge. 2XU. Say it with me: “Two times you.” Two times ME? Uh, not sure...
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Introducing 2024 BOA® Trail Running Shoes
The following release was provided by corporate partner BOA® and features the 2024 trail running shoe line. Trail Running traverses various terrains like rocks, mud, snow, and grass, presenting...
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2024 Collegiate Trail Running National Championships Announced
The following is reprinted with permission from the Collegiate Running Association and features the 2024 Collegiate Trail Running National Championships announcement. Featured photo from the...
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HydraPak® Invites Outdoor Enthusiasts to Upcycle Used Sports Bottles
The following release is from ATRA event standards partner HydraPak® and features their program Re-Pak to upcycle used sports bottles. OAKLAND, California – HydraPak®, global leader of high-performance...
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KINeSYS Sunscreen 2024 Brand Ambassadors Announced
The following release is published with permission from ATRA corporate member KINeSYS and features this year’s ambassadors. KINeSYS Performance Sunscreen is proud to announce its roster of 2024 KINeSYS...
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Suunto adds two American trail runners to its growing ambassador team
The following release was provided by ATRA member and event standards partner Suunto and features two U.S. trail runners who have been added to its ambassador team. Vantaa, Finland – Suunto, the global...
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US Trail Running Conference Announces 2024 Advisory Committee
Announcement from American Trail Running Association partner US Trail Running Conference (USTRC) featuring its 2024 Advisory Committee. The US Trail Running Conference (USTRC) is thrilled to announce...
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Team USA Applications for International U18 Mountain Running Cup due April 30
The following article was written by Paul Kirsch and features the International U18 Mountain Running Cup application process and reflections from the 2023 U.S. Team. Applications are still open for the...
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Trail Runner’s Gear Review: Nathan Hydration Vest
The following review was written by trail runner Sarah Barber and features the Nathan Pinnacle FeatherLite 1.5 liter Hydration Vest. The vest was provided at no charge for the test and review....
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Better Together: Trail Running and the Environment
ATRA’s theme this year is Better Together and with this in mind, Ana McCabe wrote a piece focused on trail running and the environment. Her article also features pro trail runner and environmental...
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AdventureCORPS Hosts Badwater Salton Sea 81-Mile Ultramarathon
Announcement from American Trail Running Association Double-Track member AdventureCORPS®. Borrego Springs, CA: AdventureCORPS®, Inc. – organizers of the world-famous Badwater® 135 Ultramarathon from...
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Middaugh Family Dynasty Rules Off-Road Endurance Sports
House of Sport The Middaugh household might be the most competitive in off-road endurance sports history. Josiah Middaugh, 45-year-old off-road triathlete, snowshoer, trail runner, and father, is one...
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