The 2025 UTMB field is DEEP at all the marquee distances. 2025 is a great year to be a trail running fan thanks to multiple course records falling. It seems like every course record either fell or was close to it.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Candice Burt has arguably contributed more to the sport of ultrarunning in the last 5 years than any other entreprenuer. Arguably, I know. I admit it. 200 Milers are hot right now primarily because supply demand are farily matched. Demand isn't enormous and neither is supply though demand might be slightly higher as these races are selling out. Every brand is trying to get into it with Janji appearing to be a clear frontrunner. Candice Burt created the 200 mile distance races in america with Destination Trail Races, increased the demand for them, and then other Race Directors followed suit. Without Candice Burt,
The USA Trail Running Dream Team* will compete in the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships (WMTRC) September 24-28, 2025, in Canfranc-Pirineos, Spain.
This is the home of the Speedgoat 50K: a race Karl Meltzer designed to be “intimidating” and “not for your first 50K.” On July 26, 2025, the mountain delivered everything it promised.
Portal’s June 2025 Showroom felt like a full installation rather than a display. The brand stretches across what most would consider the trinity of outdoor movement: Running, Hiking, and Cycling.
Fabrice Perrin, UTMB's Chief of Sport and Sustainability, heard our Bad Runners Take, where we largely celebrated UTMB but also critiqued the new mandatory UTMB Travel Fee for 2026, initially to be applied to runners traveling to the Chamonix Main Event.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] I ran the Dead Horse 50 Miler in Moab as a tune up and check in leading up to the Zion 100 miler. Even now, almost two years removed from filming this episode of Trail Grit, I miss terribly the red desert of Utah. My family moved to Paris, FR about 14 months ago as I sit and write this - far from the deserts that make my heart beat. I remember this day clearly and would give anything to go back. Huge shout out to Ben, Eric, and David who made the day unforgettable. It kicked my ass, but isn't that
Troy Meadows of the Midpacker Pod joined me last year to talk about the battle of the coasts for trail dominance through difficulty. I was surprised to get schooled on all the difficult races from north to south on the east coast.
A look at July 2025's running drops getting the most attention.
Patrick Stangbye collaborated with Zara Athleticz on a line of running apparel that ignited a fury of conflicting opinions. I love it, but it's complicated.
