Best Ultralight Sleeping Pads of 2025
Here are the best ultralight sleeping pads for fastpacking and ultralight backpacking available today.
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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 Cushioned Running Shoes of 2025
We tested some of the best cushioned road running shoes on the market to find ones that could suit any running style.
Germany’s Paulina Zäck Resets Women’s FKT on New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail
Germany’s Paulina Zäck sets a women’s overall FKT on the 1,898-mile (3,054 kilometers) Te Araroa trail in New Zealand, in self-supported fashion.
Best Sun Shirts for Running of 2025
We tested the best sun shirts for running, including top options from Janji, Arc’teryx, Outdoor Research, and others
Invitations: A Conversation with Born to Adapt’s Zach Friedley
A profile of adaptive athlete, race director, and advocate, Zach Friedley.
Method Seven Silverton Trail26 Sunglasses Review
An in-depth review of the Method Seven Silverton Trail26 running sunglasses.
Best Running Underwear for Men of 2025
The best men’s running underwear will offer the right amount of support, breathability, and protection for all the miles you run.
Best Running Pants of 2025
Our top picks for pants for running in the cold, sun protection, rain, and wind.
2025 Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 120k Results: Fiona Pascall and Jim Walmsley Win Big
Results from the 2024 Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 120k, won by Fiona Pascall and Jim Walmsley.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Aero 28 Fastpack Review
An in-depth review of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Aero 28 fastpack.
Making a Difference: A Conversation With Stephanie Case
A conversation with ultrarunner, human rights lawyer, and mother Stephanie Case.
Best Running Gear for Hot Weather of 2025
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.
Best Stability Running Shoes of 2025
We tested a variety of stability and light stability shoes to help overpronators choose the right ones for their feet and running needs.
Best Mountain Running Gear of 2025
Here’s the iRunFar editorial team’s favorite mountain running gear.
Karel Sabbe Sets Massive FKT on New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail
Karel Sabbe sets an incredible new men’s supported Te Araroa trail FKT in New Zealand, bettering the prior record on the 3,000-kilometer trail by more than 17.5 days.
2025 Tarawera by UTMB 102k Results: Kiwis Daniel Jones and Ruth Croft Defend Titles
Results from the 2025 Tarawera by UTMB 102k, won by Ruth Croft and Daniel Jones.
Best Running Shirts for Women of 2025
The iRunFar team shares the best women’s running shirts of 2024 from brands like Patagonia, Ultimate Direction, Tracksmith, Oiselle, rabbit, and more.
Best Fastpacking Packs of 2025
After over a year of testing, here’s the iRunFar team’s guide to the best fastpacking packs of 2025.
Best Women’s Running Tights of 2025
We tested the best women’s running tights for a variety of conditions and types of runs. Our top picks include options from brands like Patagonia, Montane, Saucony, Tracksmith, and others.
A Conversation With Women’s Backyard Ultra Record Holder, Megan Eckert
A profile of ultrarunner, track coach, and teacher Megan Eckert.
Best Ultralight Tents of 2025
These are the iRunFar team’s picks for the best ultralight tents and tarps for fastpacking.
Best Recovery Tools for Athletes of 2025
The iRunFar team tested a bunch of recovery tools for athletes and recommends these for your post-workout recovery.
Janice O’Grady: Aging With Excellence
A profile of ultrarunner and multiple age-group world record holder, Janice O’Grady.
2024 Old Fort Strong Endurance Festival: Raising Funds for Victims of Hurricane Helene
Runners gathered at the Old Fort Strong Endurance Festival in North Carolina to raise funds for victims of Hurricane Helene.
Best GPS Running Watches of 2025
iRunFar reviews the best GPS watches for running from Coros, Suunto, Garmin, and Wahoo.
2024 IAU 100k World Championships Results: Jumpei Yamaguchi and Floriane Hot Win Gold
Results of the 2024 IAU World 100k Championships, won by Floriane Hot and Jumpei Yamaguchi.
Matt Rayment and “Dirt Church Radio:” New Beginnings for New Zealand’s Favorite Trail Podcast
A conversation with Matt Rayment, co-founder and co-host of the popular New Zealand trail running podcast “Dirt Church Radio.”
Race Directors Called Upon to Petition Against United States Forest Service Hiring Freeze
The nonprofit Runners for Public Lands calls on race directors to sign a petition to stop a hiring freeze on United States Forestry Service seasonal employees, which could have knock-on effects for trail running and racing.
