Month: March 2023

April Race Calendar

The following are some of the trail and ultra events happening in the Northeast next month. Know of an upcoming event we should include? Tell us about it. People’s Park UltraPittsgrove, New JerseyApril 1 While this race is billed as having a “last person standing” format, there might be multiple runners standing at the end. […]

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Northeast Dates for Trail Running Film Festival

The Trail Running Film Festival is currently on tour and will be appearing at theaters around the Northeast this spring. This year’s festival features nine films that celebrate the sport and culture of trail running. Festival organizers say each location will have a unique local flair, as well as prizes attendees can win. The festival […]

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New 100K to Launch in New York

The Northeast is getting a brand new 100K. Ironwood Adventure Works recently announced they’ll hold a new 100K, the Great Hill Ultra, in New York’s Finger Lakes region this July. This point-to-point 62-mile trail race set for July 9 will cover a large section of the scenic Finger Lakes region. According to the race description, […]

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#TrailsRoc’s Unique Spin on the Backyard Ultra

When backyard ultras (a.k.a. last person standing races) debuted more than a decade ago, they were considered a wildly creative twist on traditional running races. Since then, race directors have continued their creative ways, putting their own unique spins on the format. One of those unique spins takes place in Rochester, New York on March […]

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