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Abby Hall wins the Western States Endurance Run 2025
"Today, she owns it" - Abby Hall comes back from serious injury to smash Western States, but the course beats Riley Brady, Tara Dower

By Julia Clarke Last updated

It was a tale of redemption for the Arizona runner in this year's Western States 100

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Caleb Olson wins the Western States Endurance Run 2025
What is the Western States Endurance Run – and why is it such a big deal in ultra running?

By Julia Clarke Last updated

It's the original 100-miler, but that's not the only thing that makes this iconic trail race special

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Trek along to your favorite tunes as you navigate the wilderness with OpenRock's latest lightweight open-ear earbuds

By Will Symons Published

The new OpenRock S2 open-ear earbuds use BaseDirect technology to play music without impeding your senses

Headphones & Earbuds
Sealskinz Runham foldable running cap review: A lightweight, portable option for warm-weather hiking and trail running

By Will Symons Published

This superlight Sealskinz cap is a handy, if expensive companion for intense exercise in the sweltering summer heat

Running Gear & Apparel
Courtney Dauwalter drinking water while running in the UTMB Nice
"She looks like she ran a 5k" - Courtney Dauwalter back on form with Lavaredo Ultra Trail by UTMB win

By Julia Clarke Published

The queen of ultra running shows her Cocodona DNF hasn't taken the wind out of her sails

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Altra Timp 5 BOA trail running shoes review: a cushioned, zero-drop shoe for all kinds of trail runs

By Alex Foxfield Published

A plush, speedy, grippy and comfortable trail running shoe, fit for a variety of surfaces

Running Shoes
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"It was the best test, and the best outcome”: Kilian Jornet dominated the UTMB and Hardrock 100 in his Nnormal Kjerag trail shoes – grab a pair up to 30% off in Backcountry's summer sale

By Julia Clarke Published

Deals The Keen Targhee III remains one of the brand's most popular styles

Deals
“We’re on a journey of transformation" - Salomon says it's striving to reduce carbon footprint with more sustainable gear, despite rising emissions

By Will Symons Published

New products include a 100% recyclable skiing and snowboarding helmet, and t-shirts created from recycled textile waste

Running Gear & Apparel
Press shot from On of a runner on a technical trail wearing the On Cloudultra Pro shoes
The On Cloudultra Pro "pushes the boundaries of trail running" – just in time for race season

By Julia Clarke Published

The On Cloudultra Pro is built for elite and dedicated trail runners who want to go the distance

Running Shoes
Athlete Kilian Jornet tests out the prototype NNormal Kboix
"Today wasn’t the day": illness thwarts Kilian Jornet's Broken Arrow Sky Race attempt as the ultra running star turns attention to Western States showdown

By Julia Clarke Published

The ultra runner says a cold after traveling to the US brought him down

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