It’s Transvulcania week, and iRunFar is in the Canary Islands! Read our previews of the Ultra, as well as the VK and Half Marathon, see our VK results article, and follow our live blogging of these races on Thursday and Saturday.

Sarah Lavender Smith

Sarah Lavender Smith is a writer, coach, and ultrarunner who lives in Telluride, Colorado. Visit her website to learn more.

Near the Pinnacle of Peak Bagging: Whiley Hall Trains for Ultras by Summiting Hundreds of Peaks

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Get to know peak bagger and ultrarunner Whiley Hall.

Trail Running in Oakland, California

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A guide to trail running in Oakland and the East Bay of San Francisco in California.

Giving Back: Running and Outdoor Nonprofits You Can Support

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Some running- and outdoors-related nonprofits to support for Giving Tuesday.

More Than a Job: A Profile of Western States 100 Race Director Craig Thornley

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An in-depth profile of Western States 100 race director Craig Thornley.

Of the Heart and Mind: Nick and Jade de la Rosa’s Journey

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An in-depth profile of Nick and Jade de la Rosa and their journey with ultrarunning, physical health, and mental health.

Expanding The Western States Dream: The Journey Of “Kiwi Paul”

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An in-depth profile of Tarawera Ultramarathon founder Paul Charteris.