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Laura Cortez: Letting Go at 15,000 Feet

Olivia James

5 min read

Sometimes it takes running to 15,000 feet to break the invisible hold of ego and unlock the clarity and freedom that fill its place. This is the story of a run in search of belonging, and the strength discovered along the way.

XTERRA World Champs 2025: One Last Dance Beneath the Dolomites

XTERRA

6 min read

From September 22 to 29, the world’s best off-road triathletes will gather in one of Italy’s most dramatic natural arenas, ready to chase the sport’s ultimate title on what has long been known as XTERRA’s greatest day.

XTERRA Off-Road Triathlons: 2025 Season Closers

XTERRA

7 min read

From the beaches of Sardinia to the jungle trails of Tahiti to the crisp mountain air of Nepal, here’s what lies ahead at the season-closing events as the road to Ruidoso begins and the sport’s biggest stage returns to its continental home.

Riding the California Dream

Gerhard Czerner

6 min read

What is the ultimate American road trip if you can’t bring your bike along for the ride?

Swimming In Silent Waters

Aaron Rolph

6 min read

Amidst a serene autumn in Chamonix, a quest to swim in a different body of water for 30 consecutive days transforms into a deep dive into past fears, healing and personal growth.

Switching Off and Looking Up: How Wales Is Leading The Light Pollution Revolution

Ella Calland

6 min read

How a small country became a global leader in preserving darkness—and why it matters more than ever.

25 Years of the O-SEE: Inside the 2025 XTERRA European Championship

Laura Siddall

5 min read

As the XTERRA O-SEE Challenge celebrates 25 years of racing as the destination host of the 2025 European Championship, Dr. Klaus “Benno” Schwager shares the story and recipe that has built Germany’s biggest off-road festival.

To the Ones We Ran For: Voices of 2025 Trail Run World Champions

Ari Altun

8 min read

Behind every champion stood someone who helped them rise and their presence was felt in every step.

XTERRA Off-Road Triathlons: August '25

XTERRA

10 min read

From back-to-back festival weekends on two of Europe’s most storied proving grounds to the highly anticipated debut of the future World Championship course, here’s what to expect on the World Tour this August.

Digging Deeper: Lessons Learned from Inside the Pain Cave

Mantas Stočkus

4 min read

We train to reach the end. But sometimes, it’s the breaking points along the way that matter most.

Empire 47 and the Trail That Started It All

Danielle Baker

5 min read

Before the berms and bridges, there was mud, rain, and five brutal laps. This is the story of how one hand-built XTERRA course helped launch one of Eastern Canada’s biggest trail networks.

2025 Trail Run World Champs: Carving The Legend of Wales

XTERRA

6 min read

A new chapter begins for the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship as runners from across the globe arrive in Wales to write their story on the trails of Yr Wyddfa. Here’s everything to know before Eryri welcomes the world.

Why We Run: Voices of the 2025 Trail Run World Championship – Volume 4

Brittany Vermeer

5 min read

Four runners. One honoring a loved one. One uplifting a cause. One fueled by community. One embracing the challenge of age. These are the stories of Chris, Sergi, Koki, and Dominic as they prepare to meet the mountain in Snowdonia.

Yoann Stuck Talks Effort, Exploration, and the XTERRA World Championship in Eryri

Ari Altun

5 min read

French trail runner Yoann Stuck brings his all‑in approach to Wales as he tackles the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship for the first time.

Why We Run: Voices of the 2025 Trail Run World Championship – Volume 3

Brittany Vermeer

5 min read

Four runners. One seeking purpose, one led by faith, one drawn to nature, and one running for others. These are the stories of Claudia, Ryan, Tiago, and Sergi as they head to the trails of Snowdonia.

Eddie Ryan on the Mountain Magic Behind XTERRA’s New Championship Home

Brittany Vermeer

5 min read

A lifelong champion for mountain communities and the power of sport to spark growth, Eddie Ryan opens up on how and why XTERRA’s biggest stage is coming to the heart of New Mexico.

Why We Run: Voices of the 2025 Trail Run World Championship – Volume 2

Brittany Vermeer

4 min read

Two runners. One returning after twelve years of injury. The other pushing forward through setback after setback. These are the stories of Cat and David—and the paths that led them back to the trails, and toward Snowdonia.

Racing Her Way: Loren Ward on Growth, Presence, and Purpose

Loren Ward

5 min read

This isn’t a story about placing first. It’s about choosing joy, backing yourself, and lifting a community along the way.

Alpine Rush: The Stoneman Glaciara

Gerhard Czerner

7 min read

Undertaking a daunting 127-kilometer ride with a staggering 4,700-meter altitude gain is no small feat, but Gerhard Czerner and Caroline Nantke took on the challenge without a single regret.

Why We Run: Voices of the 2025 Trail Run World Championship – Volume 1

Brittany Vermeer

4 min read

Two runners. One chasing a new challenge in retirement. The other rediscovering herself across continents. These are the stories of Lynette and Isabela—and the journeys that brought them to the start line in Snowdonia.

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