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The American Trail Running Association, or ATRA, was established in the summer of 1996 as a nonprofit organization based in Colorado, dedicated to the mountain, ultra, and trail (MUT) running community. Our goal is to advocate for and promote the sport of mountain, ultra, and trail running. We provide various membership options, including individual, club, race, and corporate memberships. A key feature of our organization is our quarterly newsletter, Trail Times, which features a calendar of national events, insightful articles, and important updates related to our sport.

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Salomon partners with Warner Bros. Discovery to shape the future of Golden Trail World Series

1 week ago | trailrunner.com | Nancy Hobbs

The following release is published with permission from ATRA corporate member Salomon and features a partnership announcement with Warner Bros. Discovery to shape the future of the Golden Trail World Series. Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe will oversee promotion and distribution for the Golden Trail World Series circuit as part of a multi-year partnership.
ATRA announces Better Together Scholarship recipients

1 week ago | trailrunner.com | Nancy Hobbs

The American Trail Running Association is pleased to announce the 15 recipients of the 2nd annual Better Together Scholarship program. The program provides funding for the 15 individuals to attend the US Trail Running Conference. Each recipient in the 2025 program will receive a free Conference registration and up to $1000 toward their travel and lodging for this year’s Conference to be held in Knoxville, TN, October 15-17.
Ashworth Awards’ Made in USA Medals Now Outshine Imports as Tariffs Drive Up Costs in US

1 week ago | trailrunner.com | Nancy Hobbs

The following release is published with permission from ATRA corporate member and event standards partner Ashworth Awards and features made in the USA medals. North Attleboro, MA – Monday, April 14th, 2025 — With new and incoming tariffs drastically increasing the price of imported goods, Ashworth Awards’ Made in USA dimensional steel medals, once price-matched with imported diecast options, now clearly outshine them in both cost and value.
Gear Review: Ciele FSTTight Short 7” and FST Bra

1 week ago | trailrunner.com | Nancy Hobbs

The following review was written by trail runner and ATRA gear wrangler Sarah Barber and features Ciele shorts and bra. Gear was provided at no charge for the test and review. Francophone culture refers to the cultural heritage, traditions, and practices of French-speaking communities around the world, and it is particularly prominent in countries like Canada (especially Quebec where French is widely spoken).
Marathon Printing, Inc. is presenting sponsor for US Trail Running Conference and Webinar Series

1 week ago | trailrunner.com | Nancy Hobbs

The following release is published with permission from Terry Chiplin, director of the US Trail Running Conference and features presenting sponsor Marathon Printing, Inc. Photos: Peter Maksimow/ATRAFor the third consecutive year, Marathon Printing, Inc., has stepped up to champion the future of trail running, announcing its presenting sponsorship of both the 2025 US Trail Running Conference and the 2025 USTRC RD Master Class Webinar Series.
Lawrence and Olsen set course records to win USATF 50K Road Championships

1 week ago | trailrunner.com | Nancy Hobbs

The following article was written by Lin Gentling and features results from a record-setting day in Madison, WI, at the USATF 50K Road Championships on April 12, 2025. Gentling served as the USATF liaison to the event and is also treasurer of ATRA. All photos in the article provided by Lin Gentling. For a race that does not have a great reputation for its weather, Saturday, April 12, proved the naysayers wrong with an absolutely perfect day for the Mad City Ultras.
Peterman and Aquilano victorious at Gorge Waterfalls 100K to earn spots on Team USA

1 week ago | trailrunner.com | Nancy Hobbs

The following article was written by Jason Bryant and showcases results from the 2025 Gorge Waterfalls 100K, the first selection race for Team USATF slated to compete at the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Canfranc, Spain this September. Bryant is the vice chair of USATF’s Mountain Ultra Trail Running Council and was the USATF liaison at the event.
Shoe Review: KURU Atom 2

2 weeks ago | trailrunner.com | Nancy Hobbs

The following review was written by Anita Ortiz and features the KURU Atom 2 athletic sneaker. Anita has been running on trails for over 40 years and her race resume spans from 5k trails to 100 mile ultras and includes numerous USATF championship titles and team USA medals. I’ve been wearing the KURU Atom 2 athletic sneaker for about two months. This second iteration of the KURU Atom has been a real treat for the feet. I’m a 70-90 mile a week trail runner who has seriously bad feet.
My Experience at the 2024 US Trail Running Conference

2 weeks ago | trailrunner.com | Nancy Hobbs

The following article was written by pro trail runner and member of The Trail Team, Shea Aquilano, and shares her experience at the 2024 US Trail Running Conference. The article first appeared in the spring 2025 issue of ATRA’s Trail Times quarterly newsletter. Featured photo: Peter Maksimow/ATRA.
Gear Review: Roll Recovery Superplush Slides

2 weeks ago | trailrunner.com | Nancy Hobbs

The following review was written by trail runner and ATRA gear wrangler Sarah Barber and features Roll Recover Superplush Slides. Product was provided at no cost for the test and review. Who remembers Moon Boots from the late 70s and early 80s? Oh, come on. I’m not the only one who grew up in those things during snowy days in the PNW, am I? Well, I recently stumbled—and I do mean “stumbled”—into a 2025 version that were never intended to be worn in the winter.