Women Double Trail Running Activity, Redefining the Sport
Trail running is growing 8% annually, with women logging twice as many trail runs in 2025 as 2024. They're trading PR pressure for adventure, mental health, and pure joy on the trails.
Trail Running — Good News & Uplifting Stories
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7 stories tagged with "Trail Running"
Quebec's Remi Leroux Takes Double Podium at World Cup Final
Canadian runner Remi Leroux claimed podium finishes in both races at the Mountain Running World Cup final, marking the first time the championship came to Canada. The weekend at Mont-Sainte-Anne showcased world-class mountain running while celebrating homegrown talent.
Olympic Legend Jessie Diggins Wins First 100-Mile Trail Race
Retired cross-country skiing champion Jessie Diggins just conquered a new challenge: her first 100-mile trail race. The four-time Olympic medalist finished first among women after 25 grueling hours on Minnesota's rugged Superior Trail.
Runner Shatters Alpine Ultra Record in 66-Hour Mountain Race
A former food delivery runner who trained by sprinting orders through city streets just conquered one of Earth's most punishing ultra-marathons. Jiaju Zhao smashed the course record at Italy's legendary Tor des Géants, finishing the 205-mile alpine gauntlet in under 66 hours.
Olympic Skier Jessie Diggins Tackles First 100-Mile Race
Retired cross-country skiing champion Jessie Diggins is grinding through her first 100-mile ultramarathon on Minnesota's Superior Hiking Trail. The three-time Olympic medalist traded her skis for running shoes just months after retirement.
Runner Lauren Gregory Wins 37-Mile Alps Race in Final Sprint
Lauren Gregory wasn't sure she could finish the grueling 37-mile OCC ultra trail race through the Alps. She won it instead, passing two competitors in the final three kilometers after six hours of running.
Florida Runner Trains for 100-Mile Race on Flat Roads
When you live in South Florida with no mountains or trails, training for a 100-mile mountain ultramarathon takes creativity. Jack Espy is logging massive road miles to prepare for August's brutal Leadville 100.