This week, we’re covering the Western States 100. Read our women’s and men’s previews, and follow our live race coverage all day Saturday and Sunday.
Last week, we covered the Broken Arrow Skyrace, where Anna Gibson and Patrick Kipngeno won Friday’s Broken Arrow Ascent, and Philemon Kiriago and Mădălina Florea won Sunday’s Broken Arrow 23k!
An in-depth preview of the men’s race at the 2026 Western States 100.
An in-depth preview of the women’s race at the 2026 Western States 100.
A video interview (with transcript) with Philemon Kiriago after his win at the 2026 Broken Arrow 23k.
A video interview (with transcript) with Mădălina Florea after her win at the 2026 Broken Arrow 23k.
Results from the 2026 Broken Arrow Skyrace 23k won by Philemon Kiriago and Mădălina Florea.
A video interview (with transcript) with Makena Morley before the 2025 Broken Arrow 23k.
A video interview (with transcript) with Cam Smith after his second-place at the 2026 Broken Arrow Ascent and win of the U.S. Mountain Running Championships Uphill race.
A video interview (with transcript) with Lauren Gregory before the 2025 Broken Arrow Skyrace 23k.
A video interview (with transcript) with Patrick Kipngeno after his win at the 2026 Broken Arrow Ascent.
A video interview (with transcript) with Anna Gibson after her win at the 2026 Broken Arrow Ascent.
A video interview (with transcript) with Joyce Njeru her second-place finish at the 2026 Broken Arrow Skyrace Ascent and before the 23k.
A video interview (with transcript) with Elhousine Elazzaoui before the 2026 Broken Arrow 23k.
Results of the 2026 Broken Arrow Skyrace Ascent won by Anna Gibson and Patrick Kipngeno.
A tribute to Mark “Mace” Macy who passed away on June 6, 2026, after inspired generations of adventurers.
A video interview (with transcript) with Patrick Kipngeno before the 2026 Broken Arrow Skyrace.
A video interview (with transcript) with Philemon Kiriago before the 2026 Broken Arrow Skyrace.
An in-depth review of the adidas Terrex Agravic TT trail running shoe.
iRunFar’a live coverage of the 2026 Broken Arrow Skyrace Ascent and 23k from Olympic Valley, California.
Twenty years on from his collapse on the 2006 Western States 100 finish line, Brian Morrison is back with a book and new perspective on life.
Remembering Megan Kimmel, off-road runner, backcountry skier, hiker, dog mom, entrepreneur, free spirit, and friend, who recently passed away.
At the 2026 Comrades Marathon, South Africans George Kusche and Gerda Steyn set new course records.
Introducing the KEEN Wander, a low-stack shoe that delivers ground feel, protection, and traction on all types of terrain.
An in-depth preview of the 2026 Broken Arrow Skyrace 23k in Olympic Valley, California.
An in-depth preview of the 2026 Broken Arrow Skyrace Ascent in Olympic Valley, California.
AJW’s intriguing storylines and predictions for the upcoming 2026 Western States 100.
An in-depth review of the Smith Sliders running sunglasses.
A conversation with Michael Versteeg: musician, runner, father, outdoor creative.
Problems with the 2025 IAU 50k World Championships expose organizational issues among ultrarunning’s world championships.
Master your next ultramarathon by dividing it into thirds in which you restrain, maintain, and, then attain.
Understanding when cross-training through an injury can make the situation worse.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for June 8, 2026.
A look at the heat training protocol of the original Western States 100 medical director Dr. Lind for the event’s runners.
A look at the crop of professional trail runners who emerged from the University of Colorado cross-country program in the mid 2010s.
An in-depth review of the adidas Adizero EVO SL road running shoe.
A conversation with Brandon Stapanowich, leader of Achilles Pikes Peak, a running program for people with disabilities.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for June 1, 2026.
In a new mini-series, AJW remembers Nikki Kimball’s 2006 Western States 100 win and overall podium finish.
A profile of Heather Jackson, a trail runner and gravel bike racer, amidst a massive 2026 summer of racing.
At the top of the world, trail runner and mountaineer Tyler Andrews has set an oxygen-assisted speed record on Mount Everest.
An in-depth review of the Rossignol Venosk trail running shoes.
Deanna Doane set a new women’s unsupported FKT on the 70-mile (112 kilometers) Smokies Challenge Adventure Run.
Pro runner and coach Gabe Joyes answers questions about all things trail running.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for May 25, 2026.
AJW writes about changes in running tech that he appreciates, and those he could do without.
Finland’s Satu Lipiäinen takes the women’s 6-hour world record to 85.712 kilometers/53,258 miles (to be confirmed).
Sabrina Little writes about why clean sport matters for professionals and non-professionals alike.
An in-depth video review of the Mount to Coast H1 road-to-trail running shoe.
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A poem celebrating the body’s ability to run.
This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for May 18, 2026.
Results from the 2026 Zegama Marathon, won by Tove Alexandersson and Elhousine Elazzaoui.
A video interview (with transcript) with Tove Alexandersson after her win at the 2026 Zegama Marathon.
A video interview (with transcript) with Elhousine Elazzaoui after his win at the 2026 Zegama Marathon.
A video interview (with transcript) with Malen Osa after her second-place finish at the 2026 Zegama Marathon.
A video interview (with transcript) with Daniel Pattis after his second-place finish at the 2026 Zegama Marathon.
A video interview (with transcript) with Sara Alonso after her second-place finish at the 2026 Zegama Marathon.
A video interview (with transcript) with Taylor Stack after his third-place finish at the 2026 Zegama Marathon.
A video interview (with transcript) with Daniel Pattis before the 2026 Zegama Marathon.
A video interview (with transcript) with Judith Wyder before the 2026 Zegama Marathon.
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