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 […]
Portland to Host Backyard Ultra in July
Portland, Maine will be the site of a backyard ultra during the height of summer this year. The Back Cove Backyard Ultra presented by The Grind Run Company returns for its fourth year in 2025. The event will begin on July 12 along Portland’s Back Cove Trail, one of the oldest and most popular trails […]
TARC Announces 2025 North Shore Trail Series
Massachusetts’ North Shore will host an eight-event trail race series beginning in April and concluding in November. The Boston-based Trail Animals Running Club (TARC) recently announced the lineup for their 2025 North Shore Trail Series. The series features eight of the region’s top trail races spread across eight months. Participants will experience gentle carriage roads, […]
“Crushingly Technical” Firebird Trail Races Set for August
If you’re the kind of twisted sicko who gets excited seeing the words “crushingly technical” when reading a course description, then you’ll want to be in Maine come August. The Firebird Trail Races will take place at Lowell Preserve in Windham, Maine on August 23. The event is hosted by The Grind Run Company and […]
Shawangunk Ridge Trail Run Set for September
The beautiful – but challenging – Shawangunk Ridge Trail Run will take place in Rosendale, New York on September 13. The event is put on by RunWild and it offers 70-mile, 30-mile, and half marathon options. The race is known for its spectacular scenery, but it also features rugged mountain terrain – the 70-mile course […]
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, […]
Portland to Host Backyard Ultra in July
Portland, Maine will be the site of a backyard ultra during the height of summer this year. The Back Cove Backyard Ultra presented by The Grind Run Company returns for its fourth year in 2025. The event will begin on July 12 along Portland’s Back Cove Trail, one of the oldest and most popular trails […]
TARC Announces 2025 North Shore Trail Series
Massachusetts’ North Shore will host an eight-event trail race series beginning in April and concluding in November. The Boston-based Trail Animals Running Club (TARC) recently announced the lineup for their 2025 North Shore Trail Series. The series features eight of the region’s top trail races spread across eight months. Participants will experience gentle carriage roads, […]
“Crushingly Technical” Firebird Trail Races Set for August
If you’re the kind of twisted sicko who gets excited seeing the words “crushingly technical” when reading a course description, then you’ll want to be in Maine come August. The Firebird Trail Races will take place at Lowell Preserve in Windham, Maine on August 23. The event is hosted by The Grind Run Company and […]
Shawangunk Ridge Trail Run Set for September
The beautiful – but challenging – Shawangunk Ridge Trail Run will take place in Rosendale, New York on September 13. The event is put on by RunWild and it offers 70-mile, 30-mile, and half marathon options. The race is known for its spectacular scenery, but it also features rugged mountain terrain – the 70-mile course […]
Registration Opens for White Lake Ultra
Runners can now sign up for the 2025 edition of New Hampshire’s popular White Lake Ultra. The race, which is now organized by Aravaipa Running, will be held May 3 and 4 in 2025 and will include three formats: a six-hour race, a 12-hour race, and a 24-hour race. The event takes place at scenic […]
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, […]