Need a good read for the holidays that has a running focus? Here's what Sabrina Little has been lovlovingeing lately:

Zach Miller ponders, what makes the magic of race day?

Another great film recently released, "For Our Mountains," is about John Kelly's Appalachian Trail FKT attempt, which also fundraised for locals to the trail who were affected by the devastating Hurricane Helene:

In the last couple years, winter-sports brand Rossignol has entered the trail running space. How's it going? Our review of the Rossignol Vezor, one of their debut trail shoes:

If you haven't seen it yet, now's the time to watch the touching Freetrail film "A Lap for Bill" about Zach Miller's Hardrock 100 run in honor of the late Bill Dooper, ultrarunning's superfan:

ICYMI, check out iRunFar physio Joe Uhan's sports medicine gift guide, with recommendations on how to keep your favorite runner healthy & happy:

In this week's race results round-up, we look at last weekend's snowy but competitive Hellgate 100k, this weekend's Desert Solstice track race, & much more!

From earlier this week, our data scientist looked at pacing info from the 2025 Big Dog's Backyard Ultra's top runners. Were there any patterns that led to more success at this unique format event?

As we approach Ultrarunner of the Year voting season, AJW returns to the debate about if & how top runners' DNFs should affect their ranking for the awards. Read his thoughts, then share yours!

Happy Friday! This weekend, watch the new short film "Trail Folk" about the highs and lows of Tara Dower's 2025 season:

With backyard ultras a fast-growing part of trail running & a unique racing concept, we analyzed the pacing of the top finishers at the 2025 Big Dog's Backyard Ultra to identify themes in pacing strategies.

Watch "A Lap for Bill," a heartwarming short film by the folks at Freetrail about Zach Miller running the Hardrock 100 with his special friend Bill Dooper in mind.

Physio Joe Uhan has updated his sports medicine guide to gifting your favorite runner with the tools they need to stay happy, mobile, & healthy as the miles add up. Check it out!

ICYMI last week, writer Adrian Stott editorialized on how this year's World Mountain & Trail Champs were a big step up in professionalism & competitiveness, but challenges exist in developing them for the future. Read his thoughts & then share yours:

As winter descends on the Northern Hemisphere & the weather outside becomes a bit frightful, be sure to check out our running gloves guide:

Following the 2026 Western States 100 lotto this weekend, we've got an in-depth look at the top runners currently entered for next June's Big Dance:

ICYMI, the Hardrock 100 lotto results are in! Some fast folks have entry for next July, including returning champs Katie Schide & Ludo Pommeret, along with challengers Courtney Dauwalter, Tara Dower, Caleb Olson, Tom Evans, & others:

Somehow, it's another big Monday for race results! See stories from Chiang Mai in Thailand, CIM in California, the Kepler Challenge in New Zealand, & lots more:

ICYMI. I wrote a few words for @iRunFar reflecting on the recent World Mountain & Trail Running Championships in the Pyrenees, with some insightful comments from Francesco Puppi , Katie Schide & GB's Andy Symonds Catch it at🔽 https://t.co/6Nzz0c4ybV

The 2026 Hardrock 100 lotto also took place today. What a race it will be! Katie Schide, Courtney Dauwalter, Tara Dower, Ludo Pommeret, Tom Evans, Caleb Olson, & more: