Quick Step

The youngest runner ever to win the Dipsea trail race replays her big day.

The Dipsea Race: Tough Love SLIDESHOW: The Dipsea Course

Shoes & Gear

Tricks of the Trail

Trail runners, especially ultrarunners, rely on MacGyver-like skills to stay comfortable over miles on end.

Spring Trail Shoes

Nine new shoes that take you from pavement to path in comfort.

Bring On the Night

The end of Daylight Savings Time might mean shorter days, but the right light can make running at night fun.

Water To Go

We review the best pack, belt and hand-held hydration systems for off-road running.

Video

Dipsea Course Tour

Race legend Russ Kiernan takes our writer on a tour of the outrageously beautiful course.

Perfect Your Hill Running Technique

Ultramarathon champion Scott Jurek gives expert tips for taking on inclines.

Hit The Dirt

Don't let the dirt hit you. Go off-road the right way in these new trail shoes.

Ask Scott: Roads To Trails

Scott Jurek tells you how to avoid the 3 common errors road runners make on trails.

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Features

Off-Road Detour

How to get into trail running—simply and safely.

Animal Encounters

What should you do if you cross paths with a snake, coyote, bear or mountain lion?

Why Women Rule

In the sport of ultrarunning, women compete shoulder-to-shoulder with the men, and sometimes beat them to the finish line.

Meet Nancy Hobbs

Trail running has grown exponentially over the last 20 years—not without the help of Nancy Hobbs.

RACE RECAP: Western States

The 37th annual Western States 100-mile Endurance Run was one for the record books.

Chatting with Geoff Roes

The 34-year-old Alaskan talks about his record-setting win at the 2010 Western States 100.

Van Cortlandt Track Club

This running club sticks mostly to trails on its group runs and low-key races.

Stunning Views

Share with us the amazing sights you see on your trail runs.

Trail of the Month

Each month we highlight a trail from around the United States.
August 2010: Goodwin Lake Trail

Trail Running Safety

What you should know before hitting the trails.

Trail Racing 101

Everything you need to know to indulge in the scenery of trail racing.

Get even more news, interviews and advice on trail running here.

Trail Heads Blog

UTMB "Restart" Race

Brits Jez Bragg and Lizzy Hawker win shortened "Restart" race, while some competitors make other plans.

UTMB, TransRockies, and...the Olympics?

Could racers tackle the Winter Olympics in 2018?

The Winners Speak

Duncan Callahan, who won his second Leadville 100, and Matt Carpenter, 11-time winner at the Pikes Peak Marathon, talk about their races.

Into Thin Air

Here's the lowdown on what happens when racing up high.

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