The 2025 UTMB took place last week, and Tom Evans and Ruth Croft won! Read our results article, and watch Tom’s and Ruth’s post-race interviews.

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Joe McConaughy and His Quest for a Western States 100 Golden Ticket

After seven previous attempts at securing a Western States 100 Golden Ticket, Joe McConaughy finally did so at the 2025 Black Canyon 100k.

UltrAspire Spry 4.0 Race Vest Review

An in-depth review of the UltrAspire Spry 4.0 Race Vest.

Altra Lone Peak 9 Review

An in-depth review of the Altra Lone Peak 9 trail running shoe.

Backcountry Winter Semi-Annual Sale: Save Up to 50% on Gear, Shoes, and Apparel

Stock up everything you need to crank out more trail miles with deals on past-season styles during the Backcountry Winter Semi-Annual Sale.

A Lifetime of Learning, Lived in Three Days: Bryon Powell’s 2024 Ultra Gobi 400k Report

iRunFar founder Bryon Powell shares his course-record-setting win of the 2024 Ultra Gobi 400k.

Free The Hip: Belly-Enhanced Hip Stretches

Physiotherapist Joe Uhan offers advice of incorporating the belly into your hip mobility routine.

Dakota Jones To Attempt 100-Mile American Record in Fundraising Effort

Dakota Jones asks for your help to take action against climate change, in conjunction with his upcoming 100-mile American record attempt.

This Week In Running: February 10, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for February 10, 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.

2025 Black Canyon 100k Results: Seth Ruhling and Riley Brady Destroy Course Records

Results from the 2025 Black Canyon 100k, won by Seth Ruhling and Riley Brady.

Long Live the Local Run Specialty Store

AJW celebrates local specialty running stores, and his own latest career development.

Saucony Peregrine 15 Review

An in-depth review of the Saucony Peregrine 15 trail running shoe.

Film Director’s Cut Shares New Details About Kaytlyn Gerbin and Jenny Abegg on the North Cascades High Route

An extended version of the film “The High Route” follows Kaytlyn Gerbin and Jenny Abegg on their crossing of the North Cascades in Washington state.

A Conversation With Women’s Backyard Ultra Record Holder, Megan Eckert

A profile of ultrarunner, track coach, and teacher Megan Eckert.

This Week In Running: February 3, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for February 3, 2025.

Garmin Fēnix 8 AMOLED Review

An in-depth review of the Garmin fēnix 8 AMOLED GPS running watch.

One Voter’s Analysis of the North American Ultrarunner of the Year Awards

AJW looks at the panel’s selections for the “UltraRunning Magazine” North American Ultrarunner of the Year awards, and compares them to his own ballot.

“King of the Fells:” New Film Celebrates the Life of Joss Naylor

A short film celebrates the life of Joss Naylor, legendary English fell runner and farmer.

Ask Gabe: Fitter Versus Faster, Raising Active Kids, Cross Training, and More

For insight on raising kids who like running, how to use cross training to your advantage, and how fitter looks different at different times of life, check out this article.

This Week In Running: January 27, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 27, 2025.

Legendary Aid Stations: Kroger’s Canteen at the Hardrock 100

The first in a new series honoring legendary aid stations looks at Kroger’s Canteen, on the Hardrock 100 course in Colorado.

Deo Kato Ran from Cape Town to London to Raise Awareness of the Plight of Migrants

A conversation with activist and runner, Deo Kato, who recently ran from Cape Town to London to raise awareness of human migration.

Runners and Hikers Warned Not to Bring an InReach or Other Satellite Device to India

Caution is urged as a number of runners and hikers are arrested in India for traveling with satellite devices.

Gender Diverse Trail Runners and Ultrarunners Invited to Participate in Research Study

This study invites gender diverse trail runners and ultrarunners to have their say about issues affecting them in the sport.

Winter is Here: Maximizing Winter Training with the Help of Data

A statistical look winter training and racing, and ways we can use data to maximize our winter training block.

New Film Celebrates Runner Imo Boddy’s Three Peaks Record in the U.K.

This inspiring film follows ultrarunner Imo Boddy as she attempts to set a new women’s record on the 700-kilometer Three Peaks route in the U.K.

This Week In Running: January 20, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 20, 2025.

2025 Hong Kong 100k Results: Sunmaya Budha and Guang-Fu Meng Smash Course Records

Results of the 2025 Hong Kong 100k, won by Sunmaya Budha and Guang-Fu Meng.

2025 Winter Spine Race Results: Lucy Gossage and Kim Collison Seal Victory

Results of the 2025 Winter Spine Race, won by Kim Collison and Lucy Gossage.

Through Time and Space

Zach Miller offers his thoughts on indoor training, and how it’s no substitute for time in the great outdoors.

Suunto Race S Review

An in-depth review of the Suunto Race S GPS watch.

Are We All Just Liars?

Sabrina Little examines the little lies we tell ourselves during training and racing.

Kenyan Off-Road Running on the Rise With New Magical Kenya Mountain and Trail Series

This new mountain running series will showcase Kenyan trail running and mountain running.

Advanced Ribcage Foam Rolling Strategies, Part 2

Continuing on last month’s article, physiotherapist Joe Uhan shares more ribcage foam rolling techniques.

This Week In Running: January 13, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 13, 2025.

Running and Aging: Setting Ambitious and Realistic Goals

AJW outlines his goal-setting processes for 2025.

Altra Mont Blanc Carbon Review

An in-depth review of the Altra Mont Blanc Carbon trail running shoe.

Vernan Kee and the Art of Running

An interview with artist and runner, Vernan Kee.

A Look Back at My 2024 and Ahead to 2025

Founding editor Bryon Powell reflects on his 2024 in running while thinking about 2025.

We’re Faster Than Our Ancestors: New Insight on the Evolution of Human Running

A new study shows that human ancestors may have had the capacity to run a lot earlier in the fossil record than previously thought.

Running, Cycling, and Motherhood: A Conversation With Beth Pascall

A profile of British ultrarunner, pediatrician, and mother Beth Pascall.

This Week In Running: January 6, 2025

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for January 6, 2025.

All Kinds of Kinds

AJW recounts how a shared goal for 2024 brought him closer to a running friend.

Janice O’Grady: Aging With Excellence

A profile of ultrarunner and multiple age-group world record holder, Janice O’Grady.

Black Diamond Deploy 325 and Distance 1500 Headlamp Review

A review of the Black Diamond Deploy 325 and Distance 1500 headlamps.

Top Stories of Trail, Ultra, and Mountain Running in 2024

These are some of the top stories of trail, ultra, and mountain running in 2024!

The Best of iRunFar in 2024

A look at the best of iRunFar in 2024.

This Week In Running: December 30, 2024

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 30, 2024.

AJW’s Predictions for 2025 in Trail Running and Ultrarunning

AJW offers his predictions for 2025 in trail running and ultrarunning.

Topo Ultraventure 4 Review

An in-depth review of the Topo Ultraventure 4 trail running shoe.

“Rémi”: A Throwback to a Salomon TV Film Classic

A classic — and hilarious — Salomon TV episode from the start of Rémi Bonnet’s career.

Ask Gabe: Cold Weather Running, Run Versus Sleep, and Navigating Holiday Season

Gabe Joyes answers your questions on all things trail running.

One Year, Ten Races: Statistics From the Inaugural World Trail Majors Circuit

With the first year of the World Trail Majors done and dusted, we take a statistical look at the inaugural circuit.

Freedom to Fail

Zach Miller says that failing is a part of moving successfully forward, both in running and life.

Brooks Divide 5 Review

An in-depth review of the Brooks Divide 5 trail running shoe.

Ultrarunning Crews: New Adidas Terrex Film Celebrates Crewing

Watch this short film, episode one in the Perspectives series, from adidas Terrex.

Advice for New Ultrarunners

Sabrina Little imparts advice to those beginning their ultrarunning journey.

Amongst the Cocoa Trees: The Rise of Trail Running in Côte d’Ivoire

A short essay about racing on the beautiful trails of Côte d’Ivoire.

Trail Runner Tina Lewis Arrested in India for Traveling With Satellite GPS Device

Carrying a satellite GPS device in India got this trail runner arrested. Here’s what we can learn from this.

This Week In Running: December 16, 2024

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for December 16, 2024.

AJW’s Taproom 2024 Year in Ultrarunning Awards

AJW’s picks for various 2024 end-of-year awards for ultrarunners.

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.