Ruth Croft just won the iconic Diagonale des Fous. Now, get to know the person behind the victories. Watch the new film, 'Roots: The Ruth Croft Story,’ and read our review. bit.ly/4zCqXOn

ICYMI! Zach Miller writes about finding the soul of trail running in its people: bit.ly/4yvkHHx

It's a big weekend of racing at the Festival des Templiers in southwest France! Today, Francesco Puppi & Martyna Młynarczyk won the festival's main race, the 80k Grand Trail des Templiers: irunfar.com/2026-grand-trail…

He wanted to count every marathon-distance effort he'd ever run, so he built an app to do it. 🏃 Now, m+ pulls from Strava to count everything from marathons to 100-mile ultras. Read the full story: bit.ly/4i0YCKF

Zach Miller writes about finding the soul of trail running in its people: bit.ly/4yvkHHx

A reliable headlamp can make all the difference on predawn runs. 💡 We reviewed the Black Diamond Sprinter 500, featuring a 500-lumen beam, bounce-free fit, rear safety light, and rechargeable or AAA battery options. bit.ly/3VKvAHO

Stubborn knee or hip pain that won’t respond to treatment? The problem might be in your back. ⬇️ Physiotherapist Joe Uhan explains how upper lumbar spine issues can cause sudden, severe leg pain in runners. bit.ly/3Wa3aXD

This Week in Running: The Mountain Running World Cup Final took place at Canada’s Défi des Couleurs, Kodiak hosted the UTMB World Series Americas Major, and the Yeti 100 Mile delivered fast finishes. Catch up on the weekend’s ultrarunning news! 🏃 bit.ly/47Llt8a

How to avoid injuries, heal better, and stay moving through ultra training: bit.ly/4yZqjLf

After 15 years and 600+ editions, iRunFar says goodbye to AJW’s Taproom, its longest-running column. Thank you, Andy Jones-Wilkins, for your lasting impact on ultrarunning. Read his final column: bit.ly/4rWqlQZ

Light, bouncy, and built for technical trails. 🏃 Alli Miles reviews the Hoka Tecton X 4, the latest carbon-plated trail racer from Hoka. Find out what’s new and how it performs on the trail. bit.ly/4hEsVYw

Meet the BIPOC trail-running community redefining what it means to belong on Nashville's trails. Read the full profile: bit.ly/4AN9Vyx

What does running look like when it’s less about the finish line and more about how you experience the world? iRunFar talks with runner, writer, and thinker Nicholas Triolo about running, wandering, and the art of movement. Read more: bit.ly/4yEA4yb

Amazfit’s latest running watch puts the focus where it matters: running. The $600 Cheetah 2 Ultra delivers maps, navigation, training metrics, durability, and battery life in a streamlined package. Read the full review: bit.ly/4hLeMaV

The North Face’s Offtrail Ultra and Summit Series™ Race Kit honor the 1990 International Trans-Antarctic Expedition. bit.ly/4zc1KdB

Catch up on last week's racing from Switzerland to Iowa’s Swiss Valley: bit.ly/4dkYaFB

Following his 59th birthday, AJW reflects on the pros and cons of getting older as a runner, exploring the challenges and unexpected joys of aging in ultrarunning: bit.ly/4AGe1IF

After a racially charged encounter at a group trail run in Nashville, Yolanda and Antoine Haugabook turned frustration into action, founding Sin Miedo, a BIPOC trail running group built on community and belonging. Read more: bit.ly/4AN9Vyx

Are you a collegiate trail runner or do you know one? Go race in Moab, Utah, this fall! irunfar.com/calling-all-coll…

Tragically, trail runners Ida Amelie Romsahm and Kalie McCrystal passed away in falls while running in the past month. iRunFar's thoughts are with their loved ones, and we offer a memorial to their adventurous spirits: irunfar.com/kalie-mccrystal-…