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: 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 […]
WATCH: Made to be Broken
Back in 2016, ultrarunner Karl Meltzer set a new Appalachian Trail speed record, covering the approximately 2,189-mile trail running from Maine to Georgia in 45 days 22 hours 38 minutes. That record has since been broken, but it’s still insanely impressive nonetheless. During his record-setting attempt, Meltzer maintained an average of approximately 46 miles per […]
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 […]
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 […]
CT’s Traprock 50 Set for April
I’ll never understand road runners; people who actually prefer the mind-numbing boredom of running on a flat, paved road. (Bleck!) I even know at least one sicko who almost always runs on a treadmill … even if it’s 70 degrees and sunny out. (Clearly, a psychopath.) Trail runners like variety. We like dirt under our […]
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, […]
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 […]
CT’s Traprock 50 Set for April
I’ll never understand road runners; people who actually prefer the mind-numbing boredom of running on a flat, paved road. (Bleck!) I even know at least one sicko who almost always runs on a treadmill … even if it’s 70 degrees and sunny out. (Clearly, a psychopath.) Trail runners like variety. We like dirt under our […]
Registration Set To Open For TARCtic Frozen Yeti
The Trail Animals Running Club’s ultra popular mid-winter race, the TARCtic Frozen Yeti, will open for registration on Thursday, October 26 at 7 p.m. The event features a 30-hour race and a 15-mile race that will take place overnight. The race is scheduled for February 3-4, 2024, with the following weekend being the scheduled backup […]
Spring On The Trails Event Set For March 23
CTW Endurance has announced their Spring on the Trails event will take place March 23, 2024 in Lagrangeville, New York. This will be the fourth year of the event, which features a 12-hour, 6-hour, and 3-hour race. Participants will run on a 5K trail loop and attempt to complete as many loops as they can […]
Squatchapple Trail Race Announced for March in NJ
Two months might be left in 2023, but the 2024 trail race calendar is already rapidly taking shape. The folks at Sassquad Trail Running recently opened registration for the Squatchapple Trail Race, which will be held March 9, 2024. The race will be held at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, New Jersey, and will […]
John Kelly Sets New FKT on Long Trail
Two-time Barkley finisher John Kelly recently set a new men’s supported fastest known time on Vermont’s rugged 273-mile Long Trail. Kelly completed the run in four days, four hours, and 25 minutes, beating out the previous men’s supported FKT of four days, 11 hours, and 44 minutes set by Ben Feinson in 2021. Kelly completed […]
Historic Flooding Forces Cancellation of Vermont 100
This week’s historic and dangerous flooding throughout Vermont has devastated roads and communities, and now it has forced the cancellation of the iconic Vermont 100. The event’s race director, Amy Rusiecki, made the difficult announcement last night in a message posted on the Vermont 100 website and sent to registered participants. “It breaks my heart […]