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Which Ultras Are Running This Weekend?
Six ultras are running globally this October 10–11 weekend. Here's what's on, who to watch, and how to follow every race live.
How to Stay Consistent With Running This Fall
Daylight, cold, and a packed schedule derail most runners between October and December. Here's how to stay consistent through fall without burning out.
Compression Socks During a Race Beat Wearing Them After
New research on 56 trail runners shows wearing compression during a race improves muscle recovery significantly more than putting it on afterward.
Trail Cat The Race 2026: 466km From Andorra to the Med
Trail Cat The Race returns for its fifth edition on October 11, 2026, sending runners 466km from Andorra la Vella to the Mediterranean coast.
How to Actually Train for a 300-Mile Ultra
Trail Cat The Race covers 466km. Here's how to actually train for a 300-mile ultra, from back-to-back long runs to sleep deprivation blocks.
Does Running a Greener Route Actually Feel Better?
New research shows greener running routes genuinely reduce perceived effort and improve mood, even at identical pace and distance. Here's what that means for your weekly training.
How to Gear Up for Running as Temperatures Drop
Ciele Athletics just dropped its 2026 Cold Weather Collection. Here's how to build a functional winter running kit without overspending.
Chicago 2026: What the Results Tell Us About Road Running
The 2026 Chicago Marathon results reveal shifts in elite pacing, sustained participation growth, and practical lessons every runner can use on race day.
17 Million Trail Runners: What the 2026 Numbers Mean
Trail running hit 17.2 million participants in 2025, up 6.6%. Here's what's driving that growth and what it means for trails, races, and gear.
How to Fuel a Marathon From Start to Finish
A practical guide to what to eat and drink before, during, and after a marathon to hit your goal time without bonking.
Hartford Marathon 2026: What to Expect This Weekend
The Eversource Hartford Marathon draws 11,000 runners in 2026, offering a Boston qualifier course and standout fall road racing energy in the US northeast.
Post-Marathon Recovery: Your Week-by-Week Plan
You just finished a fall marathon. Here's the week-by-week recovery plan coaches actually recommend to bounce back stronger and injury-free.
US Trail Running Conference Heads to Nashville in November
The 2026 US Trail Running Conference comes to Nashville, Nov 5-7, as trail running hits 17.2 million US participants and UltraSignup unveils a rebuilt registration platform.
Trail Running Is Booming and Nashville Proves It
UltraSignup is bringing the 2026 US Trail Running Conference to Nashville as trail and ultra participation hits record highs and a new registration platform prepares to launch.
Trail Running Is the Fastest-Growing Outdoor Sport
Trail running hit 17.2 million US participants in 2025, up 6.6%. Here's what's behind the sport's fastest-ever growth.
Kodiak Ultra by UTMB 2026: What You Need to Know
The HOKA Kodiak Ultra by UTMB runs October 8-11, 2026 at Big Bear Lake, CA, with five distances, UTMB qualification points, and free DAZN coverage.
Kodiak Ultra by UTMB 2026: Who to Watch This Weekend
Hall, Gibson, and Hemming headline the 2026 Kodiak Ultra by UTMB this weekend. Here's the preview, the storylines, and how to watch live for free on DAZN.
How to Watch Trail Races Live and Free in 2026
Kodiak Ultra by UTMB streams free on DAZN in 2026. Here's where to watch every major trail race live, by platform and region, without paying extra.
Clayton Young Is Still Chasing the American Marathon Record
Clayton Young remains committed to breaking the American marathon record despite a hamstring setback at Chicago 2026. Here's what that pursuit really requires.
298km in 48 Hours: One Runner's Charity Ultra on Cabot Trail
Herbie Sakalauskas is running 298km around the Cabot Trail in 48 hours to raise funds for the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation.
Trail Racing Is Finally Getting Serious About Women
Women make up just 30% of trail race fields. The SFRC Women's Trail Half Marathon is tackling that directly with childcare grants, menstrual products at aid stations, and record prize money.
What Trail Runners Actually Do to the Trails
A year-long field study in Spain's Sierra de Guadarrama National Park reveals how trail runners and mountain bikers actually compare on erosion. The data reshapes runner responsibility.
Dunand-Pallaz Just Smashed the GR20 FKT
Aurélien Dunand-Pallaz sets a new men's supported FKT on Corsica's brutal 180km GR20, putting one of Europe's hardest trails firmly on the competitive map.
Geneva Marathon 2026: 27,500 Runners Show Up
Geneva's 2026 marathon drew 27,500 runners on October 5, making it one of the event's largest editions and a model for community-driven city racing.