The Hardest Trail and Ultra Races in the Northeast
The Northeast is home to trail and ultra races of all shapes and sizes, with varying distances, terrain and formats. Among these races, a few stand out as being particularly… sadistic. Races with such brutal conditions and demands that they seem more like a punishment than a fun time. While most people who hear about […]
Massachusetts’ Scenic Pocumtuck Ridge Trail
Topping out at a meager 846 feet, it might be easy to overlook the tiny Pocumtuck Range in western Massachusetts. But that would be a mistake, especially if you love gorgeous vistas and miles of fun, challenging trails. The Pocumtuck Range is tucked between the Connecticut River and Deerfield River valleys. Surrounded by farmland and […]
WATCH: The Long Trail Project
In July 2023, Shelby Farrell set out to run the Fastest Known Time on Vermont’s Long Trail. The Long Trail is the oldest long trail in the country, running roughly 273 miles from the Canadian border to the Massachusetts border with 66,000 feet of vertical gain. Farrell had gone to college in Vermont and lived […]
WATCH: Running the Great Range
The Great Range Trail in New York’s Adirondacks is one of the hardest day (or two-day) traverses anywhere in the country. The trail is 25 miles, summits 12 different mountains, and features a total elevation gain of roughly 10,000 feet. Trail runner Max Romey explored the trail in 2018 and documented his adventure in this […]
WATCH: Losing Light
In the summer of 2020, ultrarunner Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy attempted to set a new Fastest Known Time on the Long Trail in Vermont. To set a new overall FKT, Stringbean would need to hike the 272-mile trail in under 4 days and 12 hours. Joe had already attempted to FKT the Long Trail in 2015, […]
WATCH: Presidential Traverse in 1 Day
Outside TV has a show where two family guys try to cram serious adventure into a weekend. It’s called “Beat Monday,” and on Episode Three, the guys head home to Boston and into the White Mountains, where they first cut their teeth. The mission is to complete the Presidential Traverse in a single day, taking in […]
Weighted Race Hits MA Oct. 19
Sometimes when you sign up for a challenging event, it can weigh on you. An event coming up in Massachusetts in October will weigh on you … literally. The WWII Veterans Memorial Trail Weighted Race will take place October 19 in Mansfield, Massachusetts. This is a different kind of race, and one where the fastest […]
Maine’s Little Duck 50K on Oct. 26
A first-time event will be one of Maine’s last trail races of the season. The inaugural Little Duck 50K and 10K trail races will take place in Windham, Maine on October 26. The course will follow the Purple Trail at the East Windham Conservation Area. The 50K race requires runners to complete five of the […]
PA’s Call of the Wilds 50K & 25K
Most great trail races are a delicate balance of beauty and brutality. That’s certainly the case with Pennsylvania’s Call of the Wilds Mountain Fest. This year’s event takes place on October 20 in Little Pine State Park in Waterville, Pennsylvania. It’s the peak time for fall foliage in the scenic area. That’s the “beauty” part. […]
‘Nightmare’ Of A Race Returns To PA
All good horror flicks always have a sequel. (Usually many.) Turns out scary trail races are no exception. After a big year last year, the North Ridge Nightmare, a Halloween-themed trail race, will return to western Pennsylvania the weekend after Halloween on November 2. The race is put on by the North Park Trail Runners, […]
Garmin Enduro 3 Smartwatch
Garmin’s Enduro 3 is a next-gen ultraperformance GPS smartwatch that is lighter than ever and can last for longer than the previous model thanks to a solar charging display. Built for the longest races, Enduro 3 weighs just 63 grams and features up to 320 hours in GPS mode with solar charging—all with an always-on […]
Gear: New Camelbak Vest & Electrolit Flavor
Camelbak Launches New Hydration Vest Collection and Running Challenge CamelBak has unveiled a new line of running hydration vests that include the all-new Zephyr Pro Vest and Trail Run Vest, as well as the fully redesigned Circuit Vest. These versatile new hydration vests blend technical elements such as a body-mapped design for comfort and stability, […]
WATCH: The Long Trail Project
In July 2023, Shelby Farrell set out to run the Fastest Known Time on Vermont’s Long Trail. The Long Trail is the oldest long trail in the country, running roughly 273 miles from the Canadian border to the Massachusetts border with 66,000 feet of vertical gain. Farrell had gone to college in Vermont and lived […]
Weighted Race Hits MA Oct. 19
Sometimes when you sign up for a challenging event, it can weigh on you. An event coming up in Massachusetts in October will weigh on you … literally. The WWII Veterans Memorial Trail Weighted Race will take place October 19 in Mansfield, Massachusetts. This is a different kind of race, and one where the fastest […]
Maine’s Little Duck 50K on Oct. 26
A first-time event will be one of Maine’s last trail races of the season. The inaugural Little Duck 50K and 10K trail races will take place in Windham, Maine on October 26. The course will follow the Purple Trail at the East Windham Conservation Area. The 50K race requires runners to complete five of the […]
PA’s Call of the Wilds 50K & 25K
Most great trail races are a delicate balance of beauty and brutality. That’s certainly the case with Pennsylvania’s Call of the Wilds Mountain Fest. This year’s event takes place on October 20 in Little Pine State Park in Waterville, Pennsylvania. It’s the peak time for fall foliage in the scenic area. That’s the “beauty” part. […]
‘Nightmare’ Of A Race Returns To PA
All good horror flicks always have a sequel. (Usually many.) Turns out scary trail races are no exception. After a big year last year, the North Ridge Nightmare, a Halloween-themed trail race, will return to western Pennsylvania the weekend after Halloween on November 2. The race is put on by the North Park Trail Runners, […]
Champs Crowned at XTERRA Trail Run in Maine
The 15th XTERRA Trail Run World Championship was held at Sugarloaf Mountain on September 1, drawing participants from 28 countries. Caitlin Patterson (USA) won the women’s Full Marathon with a time of 4:11:06, Grant Colligan (USA) clinched the men’s title in 3:34:45. In the Half Marathon, Corey Dowe (USA) led the women in 2:06:44, while […]
Inaugural White Mountain Endurance Cup Kicks Off in June
A new trail racing series designed to showcase the best of New Hampshire’s White Mountains kicks off in June and will feature races throughout the summer. The White Mountain Endurance Cup from Aravaipa Running will include four sub-ultra endurance events. The races will be the 23K Chocorua Mountain Race on June 1, the 20K Jigger […]
Western Mass Running Company 4Run3 Closes
Western Massachusetts running company and race promoter 4Run3 closed its doors on Monday, May 13, citing bankruptcy in a post on social media. The business, located in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, provided shoe fittings, training programs, and hosted several races throughout the year, including a trail run series that included 13 weekly trail meetups between early […]
Plattekill Mountain Race Set for June 2
Some trail runners like races that are flat and runnable. For others, no vert means no fun. For those who enjoy the burn of vertical climbs, the Plattekill Mountain Race will take place in Roxbury, New York, on Sunday, June 2. This year will be the second edition of the Plattekill Mountain Race, created by […]
XTERRA Trail Run Championship Returning to Sugarloaf
After an electric 2023 event, XTERRA has announced their Trail Run World Championship is returning to Maine’s Sugarloaf Resort in 2024. The 15th edition of this ultimate event is set to take place over Labor Day weekend, from August 30 to September 1, 2024, offering a festival-like atmosphere and a world-class racing experience The XTERRA […]