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Trail Folk

Trail Folk

Trail Folk: The Tale of Tara Dower Tara Dower: The Ultra Runner Redefining Endurance and Mental Strength In the world of trail running and ultramarathons, few…

April 14, 2026 3 min read
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Running stories

Stories from road and trail

People, miles and moments that stay with us. The best running stories from our community.

The Life We Have
Documentary
July 18, 2026 3 min read

The Life We Have

"The Life We Have" follows Rob Shaver, who has survived multiple stage 4 cancer recurrences over two decades. Despite a terminal diagnosis, Rob maintained a daily running streak for over three years as a way to embrace life. His story offers an intimate meditation on mortality and movement, reminding us to cherish the time we have.

Facing the TOR
Ultra Running
February 26, 2026 4 min read

Facing the TOR

The fact is, the Tor des Géants is nearly twice the distance of the Tour du Mont Blanc. But distance alone doesn’t tell the story. In terms of time, technical terrain, altitude, sleep deprivation, and sheer psychological strain — it’s an entirely different game.

The Finisher
Inspiration
January 11, 2026 2 min read

The Finisher

The Finisher: Jasmin Paris and the Barkley Marathons Breaking the Impossible: How Jasmin Paris Conquered the Barkley Marathons The Barkley Marathons…

Breathless
Ultra Running
January 4, 2026 2 min read

Breathless

Breathless: The 100-Mile Story I Never Expected to Tell Kodiak 100 Ultramarathon: When the Body Says No The Kodiak 100 Ultramarathon in Big Bear, California,…

THE KID
Ultra Running
December 15, 2025 3 min read

THE KID

THE KID follows Hans Troyer, one of the youngest and fastest rising ultra runners in the U.S., as he chases a spot in one of the most competitive 100-mile landscapes in American ultrarunning.

Chasing 100
Road
December 5, 2025 3 min read

Chasing 100

Five athletes. One world-leading adidas innovation team. One shared ambition: to break one of the most daunting barriers in endurance sport – running 100 kilometers in under six hours.

Words that move us
Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up.
— Dean Karnazes
The miracle isn’t that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.
— John Bingham
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
— Confucius
Running allows me to set my mind free. Nothing seems impossible. Nothing unattainable.
— Kara Goucher
Interviews

Conversations with those who chase the dream

Meet the runners behind the miles. Discover their stories, motivations, and the lessons they've learned on the road & trails.

The Ultra-Distance Insights with "Running with Simon"
Interview
Interview with: Simon Guérard October 6, 2026

The Ultra-Distance Insights with "Running with Simon"

An inspiring Q&A with Simon covering his transition from backpacking to the world's toughest 100 and 200-mile races (such as Tor des Géants and Bigfoot 200). Simon shares critical strategies on race-day sleep management, troubleshooting nutrition, and essential foot care, while offering an honest perspective on knowing the line between pushing through pain and taking a DNF to protect long-term health.

Michael’s 3,000 km Journey to Break Mental Health Barrier
Interview
Interview with: Michael Larter September 13, 2026

Michael’s 3,000 km Journey to Break Mental Health Barrier

After losing his girlfriend to suicide due to financial barriers to therapy, Michael Larter founded the Aimee Howard Foundation. From running 772 km to Namibia to pushing a gear-laden stroller 3,003 km across Japan, Mike shares how he leverages extreme endurance to raise funds, fuel his body on 6,000-calorie days, and show struggling youth they are never alone.

Race calendar

Races worth running

Zagreb Marathon
Road
Zagreb, Croatia

Zagreb Marathon

42.2 km · road

The capital's flagship marathon through the heart of Zagreb. A fast, flat course, great for first-timers at the marathon distance. The autumn date means ideal temperatures for the run of your life.

Road Marathon
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Road
Chicago, USA

Bank of America Chicago Marathon

42.2 km · road

Flat, fast and famous for fast times through 29 vibrant neighbourhoods. Huge crowds and a friendly course make it one of the best big-city marathons to chase a goal.

Road Marathon Iconic Fast Major
Munich Marathon
Road
Munich, Germany

Munich Marathon

42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km

An autumn run through Bavaria's capital finishing in the 1972 Olympic Stadium. Tree-lined parks and beer-garden crowds give it a relaxed, festive feel.

Road Marathon
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