Footing matters on trails, and it can be tempting to focus on your feet, but fixating on the ground directly in front of you ...

Hikers navigating rugged terrain may have noticed more people speeding along the same trail while leaping over rocks and ...

If you’ve ever forced yourself out for a jog on busy pavement or suburban sidewalks and loathed every hard, unforgiving stride, then you might be more suited to trail running. Trail running has gained ...

Swapping your regular road routes for wilder miles on the trails offers big benefits: cleaner air, mental health-boosting views, and a great way to freshen up your motivation and improve your fitness.

Endless singletrack, postcard views, and tight-knit community make the PNW a trail runner’s paradise. New to the scene? Local experts share their tips and favorite gear for soaking up the magic.

Where I live in Colorado, I spend a lot of time on trails solo, often with my dogs. I’m Deaf, which means I move through the outdoors differently. Safety isn’t just about bear spray or backup ...

Running has never been my thing. The treadmill felt like a hamster wheel, and city streets were just endless stretches of concrete monotony. I’ve done it a few times, usually as a result of falling ...

Ultrarunner Vivian Camille learned the hard way how essential the right trail running gear can be. Before her first off-road race, she bought a small, handheld water bottle at the start line, thinking ...

Running on secluded wooded paths and dirt roads can be safer and more comfortable in shoes designed to tackle natural terrain, according to our experts. Rooted forest paths might make you think of ...

We’re in the middle of a running boom. Major marathons are receiving record-breaking numbers of entries. Running-club participation is at an all-time high. And there are more brands to shop from than ...