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 of the most accomplished multidisciplinary outdoor athletes in the world. His career accomplishments (which are still accumulating year after year) include fifteen- time XTERRA USA National Champion, six-time USSSA National Snowshoe Champion, five-time Fat Bike World Champion, ten-time GoPro Mountain Games Ultimately Mountain Challenge Champion, two-time USAT Winter Triathlon National Champion, an ..read more

Announcement from American Trail Running Association Double-Track member AdventureCORPS®. Borrego Springs, CA: AdventureCORPS®, Inc. – organizers of the world-famous Badwater® 135 Ultramarathon from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney in July – hosts the Badwater® Salton Sea 81-Mile Ultramarathon annually in late April. First held in 2013, this eleventh edition will take place this weekend on Saturday-Sunday, April 27-28, 2024, on a course stretching across Imperial and San Diego Counties. This remarkable event challenges teams of two or three ultrarunners—running together as duos or trios f ..read more

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 advocate Grayson Murphy who shares tips on how to tread lightly on and off the trails. Featured photo courtesy Saucony. As trail runners, the more time we spend outside exploring the natural world through movement, the more inclined we are to care for the places we love. There is a unique mutual relationship between runner and environment, where both sides impact one another. Although environmental h ..read more

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. Temperatures are climbing, trail race season is well underway, and somehow runners need to figure out how to stay hydrated. Personally, I find it challenging to carry fluids on high mileage days, mostly because I don’t want anything weighing me down. In fact, I recently raced almost 30K on the desert trails outside of Moab, UT, and chose not to carry water because I felt there were enough aid stations on ..read more

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 U.S. team that will compete on June 22, at the 17th International U18 Mountain Running Cup in Montaña Palentina, Spain. This year’s race will feature a 5 kilometer course with a total of 224 meters of elevation and descent.  Team USA is looking to continue their success of recent years after the 2023 men’s team won gold and the women’s team won silver.  Athletes representing 15 co ..read more

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 the formation of its 2024 Advisory Committee, composed of individuals deeply passionate about advancing the trail running community. This distinguished group will play a pivotal role in shaping the upcoming conference, slated to take place from October 23 to 25 in Knoxville, Tennessee, and is presented by Marathon Printing, Inc. The Advisory Committee will provide valuable insights towards the sel ..read more

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 leader in premium, innovative products for adventure have announced United States-based trail running athletes, Zach Miller and Abby Hall, will be joining the brand’s global roster of athlete ambassadors. With these signings, Suunto puts further emphasis on its renewed commitment to both the sport of trail running and the American market, which includes the recent announcements of the brand’s pa ..read more

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 Champions. Now in its sixth year, the Brand Ambassador program is a group of over 40 individuals from all walks of life. A mix of professional athletes and keen amateur sporting enthusiasts, the program aims to highlight the importance of sun protection for those who are passionate about keeping active in the outdoors. “Our Champions represent the diverse range of athletes, and outdoor enthusia ..read more

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 Fountainhead Trail Race 2023: Kyle Gustafson/Swim Bike Run Photography. The Collegiate Running Association (CRA) is excited to announce a partnership with EX2 Adventures and the Fountainhead 10K Trail Race which will bring the CRA’s 2024 Collegiate Trail Running National Championship to Fairfax County, Virginia on May 19. College students, regardless of experience, ability, or age, have the opportunity to ..read more

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 athletes with diverse challenges within a single race. A reliable grip is essential to prevent slipping, but one crucial factor that many runners underestimate is the importance of fit. BOA®-powered Trail Running shoes enhance athletes’ speed, agility, and endurance. The precise fit provides superior heel lock and enhances the connection with the midsole, resulting in more power and greater control over ..read more