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This website is an information and community resource for trail runners and ultra runners of all abilities and levels of interest. You can contribute races, enter race reports, and participate in the trail running forum. Read more about this site here.

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Why Trail Running?

- If you're new to the idea of trail running, or for a re-validation of why you should keep at it, read this short "ode" to the joys of running the backcountry.

New - Ultra Runner Bios:
Karl Meltzer
Scott Jurek
Anton Krupicka
Tim Twietmeyer
Darcy Africa
Nikki Kimball
Kami Semick
Krissy Moehl

Article: Blister Free Long Distance Running - Cathy Tibbetts explains step-by-step how she runs ultra-marathons without getting any blisters.

Chad Zummach at Hartman Rocks Recreation Area. Gunnison, Colorado.
Chad Zummach at Hartman Rocks Recreation Area. Gunnison, Colorado.
New Runner Profiles
· Jul 29 - trailrunner63 - PA, United States
· Jul 27 - justen_aguillon - TX, United States
· Jul 24 - HeartMonitor - MT, United States
· Jul 23 - camT - New Zealand
New Trail Races Added
· Swinging Bridge 35K ...  VA, United States - Jan From USMCTrail
· McNally's Trail Burg...  CA, United States - Nov From grebird
· Half Voyager Trail M...  MN, United States - Jul From DuluthMN
· Hike for Habitat  PA, United States - Sep From karenhbg
Thanks To Our Trail Race Editors!   CaptainJ, JoJo, victwa, Lesley, Olive8, elensink, cmhanson
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