How to become a trail race director, according to someone who created 12 races without a plan
Shalini Bhajjan stumbled into race directing, made every wrong turn, and built 12 trail ultras in St. Louis.
Her best advice? "Don't replicate someone else's blueprint. Be the person who brings the weird, the wonderful, and the unexpected."
Western States preview 2026: Andy Jones-Wilkins breaks down the most competitive fields in race history
Expert analyst Andy Jones-Wilkins gives his 2026 Western States preview, breaking down the men's and women's fields, course conditions, poles, and course record chances.
Women's History Month spotlight: Race director Angie Lake is changing trail running for women
Meet Angie Lake, co-RD of Wild Woman Trail Runs — the team behind America's first all-women's trail marathon. She's building bold, inclusive spaces and popularizing trail running for women.
10 incredible women ultra runners you’ve never heard of — until now
Ultra running has a visibility problem when it comes to women. Not because women aren't doing incredible things. But because those incredible things often go unreported. Here are 10 world record holders, community builders, advocates, history-makers for Women's History Month.
Running through grief: How DeShawna Joe honored her daughter with the Grand Slam of 200s
Navajo ultra runner DeShawna Joe thinks about the worst day of her life every time she wants to quit a race. In 2025, that mindset carried her through the Grand Slam of 200s —four races of more than 200 miles each, totaling over 800 miles of mountain trails.
Top 25 Most Inspirational Men Ultra Runners of 2025
Celebrating the 25 most inspirational men ultra runners of 2025, from Jim Walmsley's world championship to Kilian Jornet's States of Elevation to Ludovic Pommeret's impressive Hardrock repeat.
Top 25 Most Inspirational Women Ultra Runners of 2025
Celebrating 25 inspirational women ultra runners of 2025, from champions to comeback stories. Featuring Courtney Dauwalter, Katie Schide, Tara Dower and more.
Team Run Run founder Matt Urbanski on finding flow
Team Run Run founder Matt Urbanski on finding flow, leading USA at World Championships, building a running community and more.
Finding Billy Barnett: What happened to Born to Run’s Billy the Kid after the famous book
What happened to ‘Born to Run’s Billy the Kid? Exclusive interview with Billy Barnett as he recounts life after the trail and ultra running book. From Hawaii to Virginia, the ultra running legend opens up about his life, running, family and more.
From crisis to community: Race director builds legacy for late sister
Jeremy Nicolosi, race director of Beast Trail Racing, shares how trail running transformed his mental wellness and how he honors his late sister through community building.
