Community Center: The Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon Links People With Places
The Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon in Arkansas connects people with each other and the Ouachita Mountains.
The Western States 100 is on Saturday and Sunday. Follow our live race blogging, and read our women’s and men’s previews!
Guest Writer
Guest Writer is a contributor to iRunFar.com.
Can I Run If I Have COVID-19?
If you have COVID-19 or another illness, here are a physician’s recommendations for exercising while sick.
The Pain and the Passion of Running
Owen Howard, a collegiate cross-country runner, writes about the influence running has had on his life.
Photo Gallery: Human Endurance
Photographer Matt Cecill shows us the raw emotion and journey of trail running.
Observations on Two Wheels: Spectating the 2021 Hardrock 100 by Bike
After years of hearing about the Hardrock 100 through his ultrarunning father, writer and biker Logan Jones-Wilkins decided it was time to experience the event himself.
Photo Gallery: The Beauty and Emotion of Trail Running
Photographer Jean-Baptiste Joly shows us the trail running and mountain running worlds through his eyes — and camera lens.
Tips for Busy Ultrarunners
Robbie Britton, ultrarunner and author of “1001 Running Tips,” shares some tips for busy ultrarunners.
Running Injury, the Grieving Process, and Finding Joy Among It All
Guest author Vincent Behe compares recovering from injury to the grieving process.
Bearosol Holster Review
A review of the Bearosol Holster which holds bear spray for runners, hikers, and bikers.
Why Tamales are Good for the Planet, the Trail, and You
In this darkly humorous article, guest writer Sam Herried talks about compostable alternatives to our copious trail-snack wrappers.
Meghan Hicks Post-2021 Hardrock 100 Interview
A video interview (with transcript) with Meghan Hicks after her third-place finish at the 2021 Hardrock 100.
Time Flies: Reflections on Technology and Ultrarunning
An essay about how ultrarunning seems to both stretch and shrink time.
The Martyr and the Saint
Read Jennilyn Tockstein’s poem “The Martyr and the Saint” about nature’s power to both harm and heal.
The Road Ahead
Physician assistant and runner John Goldfield writes about running for self-care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How I Trained for “Pitchell” in Two Weeks
An essay about fitting in a big adventure amidst a busy life.
Running Through Woods on a Springtime Morning
A poem about running through the forest by Yash Holbrook.
The Trail Running Film Festival’s Community Voices, Part 2
Part 2 of the Trail Running Film Festival’s Community Voices video project.
The Trail Running Film Festival’s Community Voices, Part 1
Part 1 of the Trail Running Film Festival’s Community Voices video project.
The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Metaphorical Ultramarathon
Exploring the metaphor of the COVID-19 pandemic as an ultramarathon.
100 Mile Runners and Dead Man’s Bench
A sample of Larry Gassan’s photography exhibit “100 Mile Runners & Dead Man’s Bench” on display at California State University Channel Islands in 2019.
