RUNSPIRITED

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.

Karen Henderson shares her journey from running beginner at 58 to ultra coach and race director, plus how to build a thriving trail running community.

Whether you love early morning runs, long distances under a blazing sun, or high-altitude trails, your eyes face a real onslaught: Ultraviolet (UV) rays, wind, dust, insects and more. Learn how to choose the right running sunglasses and eye protection for every condition.

The HOKA Challenger 8 confidently transitions from smooth dirt paths to moderate technical terrain, and can easily handle basic roots, rocks, creek crossings and more.

The 2025 Western States boasts a highly competitive men's field and strong women runners battling for the top spots. Here's a look at the top competitors, story lines to watch and more in a Q&A with race expert Andy Jones-Wilkins.

Heather Jackson, a HOKA-sponsored athlete, made a successful transition from elite triathlon to ultra running champion.

The trail and ultra running community is welcoming, passes knowledge down from experienced to new runners and is incredibly supportive.

The Canyons-UTMB 50K is part of the race weekend that also offers 100-miler, 100K and 25K options. The 50K course has roughly 5,000 feet of elevation gain on a mix of smooth California dreamin’ single track, along with some rocky sections and several miles on roads between the start-finish area and the trails.

The Hoka Mafate X trail running shoe has a forked carbon fiber plate, higher bed of cushioning, and a very responsive feel.

The most inspirational men ultra runners include those who broke a historic course record at Leadville, an unknown winning UTMB and others.