Trail

America’s hard-bitten wildland firefighters are switching gears in the off-season to run ultra distances

Ultrarunner Yassine Diboun found his own unique way to help those in recovery move through darkness together. It’s working. 

A 125-mile traverse of the southern Japanese Alps, from Kyoto to Tokyo, onsen to onsen

Those who pursue the craziest endurance races on the planet do it for reasons that make perfect sense

Aire Libre is a series of ecocultural retreats that brings runners together in lesser-known corners of the world to connect with wild space

Running from hut to hut over multiple days among dramatic mountains with others offers a unique format to experience awe, sustained immersion in landscapes, and crazy fun 

How does training for one of the most challenging 100-mile races on the planet compare with others? We dug into the data for answers. 

UTMB is a brutally challenging race, but the race-week hype, world-class competition, and global party vibes have a way of making every runner feel special

The Swiss Alps are home to an incredible new hut-to-hut runners’ route called the Via Valais. It’s a little demanding—150 miles, nine stages, and 42,000 feet of elevation gain—but if you can take it on, you’re guaranteed one of the most spectacular adventures of your life.

This week’s episode of HBO’s ‘Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel’ offers raw scenes from the infamous race