One of the most rewarding roles in our sport is serving as a crew member or pacer for someone pursuing the massive goal of running an ultramarathon. Working in such a capacity has some great advantages. Crew members get...
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Nike Ultrafly Trail —Best New Model MSRP: $250 Weight (oz): 10.5 men’s / 8.8 women’s Heel/forefoot midsole heights (mm): 38/30 Best for: Fast training days, chasing FKTs, 50M to...
HOKA Challenger 7 The newest iteration in this series drops the “ATR” from its name but retains its all-terrain functionality. It also drops about a half ounce of weight from the prev...
One of the trickiest challenges in becoming a dedicated ultrarunner is finding gear that you can depend on and also works well. If you find yourself spending too much time fussing with gear tha...
During the holiday season, ultrarunners love to get cozy and relax … but we don’t want to completely abandon our training, either. Here is our annual list of gifts for that special ultrarunner in your life (or, for yours...
When it comes to lighting, sometimes you need to go big while other times it makes more sense to stay small. Larger lamps are great for the dead of night and longer efforts, while smaller ligh...
Saucony Endorphin Edge MSRP: $2009.0 oz M; 7.3 oz WHeel/forefoot heights: 36/30 mmBest for tempo or speed training on trails, race distances up to 100M If you...
The ability to equip yourself for one or two nights on the trail opens up enormous possibilities for adventures, such as massive loops or epic point-to point journeys that aren’t possible if you need to re...
Good summer apparel isn’t simply just lightweight. Fabrics need performance elements to keep you comfortable in high heat and extreme humidity. Luckily, we’ve tested a number of options to keep you cool for long miles un...
You don’t always need a huge pack to go a long way. Our spring batch of hydration vests are minimalist enough to use as race day options on courses with aid station support. They also have sufficient fluid and storage...
HOKA Tecton X Top Pick - Best New Model MSRP: $200 Weight (oz): 8.5 men’s / 6.9 women’s Heel/forefoot heights (mm): 33/29 men’s, 31/27 women’s Best for: High-volume training on mild to mod...
Early spring mixes the promise of warmer days with the harshness of cold and stormy weather – sometimes all on the same run. The right kind of jacket is an important aide for venturing into a variety of spring conditi...
It’s that time of year. Whether it’s for the ultrarunner in your life or a gift for yourself, the team at UltraRunning has once again pulled together their favorite gear for the holiday (and racing) season. FOOD & SU...
Run commuting is one of those things that everyone says they would like to do, but relatively few of us actually do it. However, the advantages are enormous. It’s a consistent and relatively easy way to build base mil...
Even with a perfect gear setup, run commuting requires an advanced level of planning and logistical considerations compared to your regular weekly mileage. Here are some tips to help your transition to run commuting g...
Smartphone apps can be a trail lover’s best friend. They can help you discover new areas to explore, plan specific routes, assist you with navigation, provide additional measures of safety and enrich your overall enjoyme...
Good summer apparel isn’t simply lightweight. The fabric needs performance elements to keep you comfortable in high heat and humidity. That’s why we’ve tested a number of options to k...
There are days when you want to travel light, and others which require you to carry a ton of gear. We’ve tested a range of vests this spring that are suitable for running around your local park, exploring for multiple...
Topo Athletic Ultraventure 2 MSRP: $135 10.4 oz M 8.3 oz W Heel/forefoot heights: 30/25 mm Best for long comfortable miles, distances up to 100M on mild to modera...