A blockbuster week in the truest sense. The Sahara Desert, the Croatian peninsula, the Colorado high desert, the Columbia River Gorge, and the Costa del Sol of Spain all delivered — and the results from each told a story worth telling.

Brooks x Nomadix introduces a lifestyle-focused trail collection featuring the Ghost Trail and multi-use gear designed for running, travel, and everyday use.

Desert RATS 2026 features a clear favorite in the 50K with Eli Hemming, while the 100K remains wide open between several closely matched runners.

Istria 100 by UTMB brings a mix of open 100-mile racing and a clear favorite in the 50K, with Andrzej Witek leading the weekend’s strongest field.

Brianna Grigsby turns head in Georgias Death Race, while international 100-milers have been concluded!

Your weekly trail running roundup: 23–29 March 2026 — covering Dauwalter's stunning Chianti comeback, EcoTrail Paris, and the best results from North America's packed spring racing weekend.

An unreleased ASICS prototype took 1–2 at UTMB 2025, with Tom Evans leading the way.
The Metaspeed Fuji v2 is now one of the most anticipated trail running shoes heading into 2026.

Story of the Week: Dauwalter's Chianti Masterclass

Courtney Dauwalter with a late race comeback.

Sara Alonso wins Acantilados del Norte Skyrace

UTMB Chianto 2026 goes live!