Trailrunner

After a DNF (Did Not Finish) at the 2025 UTMB CCC 100-kilometer trail running race, Toni McCann returned to the race in 2026 with a renewed focus that allowed her to secure an impressive runner-up position. CCC, the second to last event in the week-long UTMB trail running events, is one of the premier 100-kilometer races in the world.

The following release is published with permission from the author, Josh Eberly and features the upcoming Collegiate Trail Running Championships set for November 7, in Moab, Utah at the half marathon event at the Moab Trail Marathon, Half Marathon and Adventure 10K. The half marathon event will also host the 2026 USATF Half Marathon Trail Running Championships.

Registration is now open for the 2027 World Masters Mountain Running Championships to be held June 10-12, in Klosters, Switzerland. You can be part of the USA contingent if you meet the following requirements: valid USATF membership, register and pay for the championship event(s) you plan to run, and be within the age range of 35-79. All competitors are responsible for their travel and lodging.

“I’m just very happy that ultrarunning found me when I needed it most. I’ve met some of my greatest friends through this community. I’ve gotten to see the world with my best friend and partner and I’ve gotten to see what I am truly capable of.

The following article penned by Gilles Le Pennec features an analysis of Americans racing at UTMB. Published with permission. Featured image on the trails in Chamonix. Photo: Nancy Hobbs. More Americans than ever are running UTMB, and American women are driving the growth. At similar ability, Americans also drop out less often. That edge shows up only on the full loop, and a simple explanation could account for it. Ben Dhiman won the 2026 UTMB in 18 hours and 16 minutes, a course record.

ATRA team member Anita Ortiz heads out on the trails to test FlipBelt and reviews her experience in the following article. Product was provided at no cost for the test and review. This is a good one. It really is. Perhaps I am a bit late to the party, but in case you’ve not joined…here it is: FlipBelt. NOT the classic FlipBelt accessories…ie… the belt. Rather…the apparel. FlipBelt apparel is amazing. It really is.

Recent trips to Ireland and Poland provided opportunities to test gear in a variety of temperatures and weather conditions. This review focuses on three jackets from 7mesh and three wool tops from Minus33 and what I’ve determined is that it is ideal to have all six items in my trail running quiver. My reasoning is twofold: weather conditions and weight.

In the immaculate suburban streets and business districts of Irvine, California, trail runners will find it surprisingly easy to locate dirt trails. When most think of Irvine, they picture tech hubs, world-class academic institutions and a major master-planned metropolitan city of 300,000 residents situated in the heart of Orange County.

“Meaningful inclusion needs to move beyond simply allowing someone to enter. It means thinking about categories, competition, accessibility, communication, prize money and visibility. Trail running is growing quickly, so this is a good moment to make those considerations part of how the sport develops.” —Matt Niutta, legally blind runner and founder of FRACTEL. Featured photo courtesy: Bretty Raw.

The following review was written by ATRA team member Anita Ortiz and features her experience wearing and testing OMORPHO weighted clothing. Product was provided at no cost for the test and review. I had an acute injury over a year ago. It led to an injury cycle and finally the writing on the wall – a new knee was my only option. Now I’m coming back to running after a LOOOOONNNNGGG hiatus. So for me, running in Omorpho weighted clothing sounded counterintuitive.