Ourea Events Closes Doors, Cancels 2026 Events
Ourea Events, a U.K. race production company, shuts down in surprise announcement.
Courtney Dauwalter and Thomas Cardin won this weekend’s Chianti Ultra Trail 120k. Our Chianti Ultra results article has the story!
Eszter Horanyi
Title: Buyer’s Guide Editor
Location: Planet Earth
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Expertise
- Topics of Expertise: Mountain wandering, bikes
- Amount of Expertise: Over 7 years trail running and 20 years mountain biking. Have fixed lots of commas, hyphens, and general grammatical errors over the years.
Education & Experience
- Education: Bachelor of Arts, Physics, University of Colorado; Masters in Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado; Doctorate in Dirtbaggery
- Years of Professional Experience Relevant to iRunFar: 15 years writing and editing professionally with one year of editing iRunFar Buyer’s Guides.
- Other Relevant Positions: Editor for The Town Bicycle; Editor for Bikepacking Journal
A Word from Eszter Horanyi
I like being outside. My personal interests include trail shuffling, ultra trail shuffling, mountain bikes, packrafts, and burritos.
Best GPS Running Watches of 2026
iRunFar reviews the best GPS watches for running from Garmin, Coros, Suunto, Amazfit, Apple, and Polar.
Best Cushioned Trail Running Shoes of 2026
A look at some of the best cushioned trail running shoes, include models from Altra, Brooks, Hoka, La Sportiva, Nike, and Norda.
Best Water Filters for Trail Running of 2026
Check out iRunFar’s picks for the best water filtration and purification devices for trail runners and ultrarunners.
Best Running Rain Jackets of 2026
After many miles and a multiple years of testing, here’s our guide to the best running rain jackets on the market today.
Best Ultralight Sleeping Pads of 2026
Here are the best ultralight sleeping pads for fastpacking and ultralight backpacking available today.
Best Running Vests of 2026
iRunFar’s guide to the best running vests, including hydration packs from CamelBak, Nathan, Osprey, Patagonia, Salomon, UltrAspire, and USWE.
Best Running Belts of 2026
A guide to the best running belts and waistpacks for road running, trail running, and ultrarunning.
Best Running Sunglasses of 2026
Here are the iRunFar editorial team’s picks for the best running sunglasses.
Best Trekking Poles of 2026
We tested the best trekking poles on the market today — here are our top picks.
Best Running Headlamps of 2026
A guide to the best running headlamps on the market, including models from Fenix, Nitecore, and Petzl.
Trail Runners Represent at Front of Olympic Skimo Mixed Relay
Trail runners featured in the top four teams at the 2026 Olympic Skimo Mixed Relay event.
Ashley Paulson Sets 100-Mile World Record at 2026 Jackpot 100 Mile
Ashley Paulson of the U.S. set a new women’s 100-mile world record of 12:19:34 at the 2026 Jackpot 100 Mile.
Best Running Pants of 2026
Our top picks for pants for running in the cold, sun protection, rain, and wind.
Olympic Skimo Gold: Skyrunner Oriol Cardona Takes Men’s Sprint Win
Spanish skyrunner and ski mountaineer Oriol Cardona wins gold at the 2026 Olympic Games Ski Mountaineering Men’s Sprint.
La Sportiva Prodigio Max Review
An in-depth review of the La Sportiva Prodigio Max trail running shoes.
2026 Barkley Marathons Results: No Finishers, but Sébastien Raichon Completes Fun Run
Sébastien Raichon of France finishes a Fun Run at the 2026 Barkley Marathons.
Best Cushioned Running Shoes of 2026
We tested some of the best cushioned road running shoes on the market to find ones that could suit any running style.
Intrinsic Goals and the 2026 Black Canyon 100k: A Conversation With Hans Troyer
A profile of Hans Troyer ahead of the 2026 Black Canyon 100k.
Skyrunner National Series returns to the U.S. for 2026
For the first time since 2019, the Skyrunner USA Series returns with four races across the U.S.
Best Mountain Running Gear of 2026
The iRunFar editorial team shares its favorite mountain running gear.
Best Trail Running Shoes for Mud of 2026
A guide to the best trail running shoes for mud with models from Inov8, Salomon, Asics, and La Sportiva.
Best Running Gear for Hot Weather of 2026
The iRunFar team has selected the best gear for running in hot weather, in order to keep you comfortable when the temperatures soar and the sun beats down.
Applications Open for the 2026 The Trail Team
Applications are open to U.S.-based runners to join The Trail Team, Andy Wacker’s mentorship and support program for up-and-coming elites.
Erin Ton Sets New Women’s FKTs on Aconcagua
American Erin Ton has set new women’s FKTs on Aconcagua in Argentina.
Magical Kenya Mountain and Trails Series Kicks Off Second Year
The 2026 Magical Kenya Mountain and Trails Series aims to combine racing and tourism in events throughout the country.
Top Trail Runners Cam Smith and Anna Gibson Set For Skimo’s Olympic Debut
Trail runners Cam Smith and Anna Gibson will compete for Team USA at the 2026 Olympic Games in skimo.
