The Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon follows its namesake river, winding its way between Intervale, just north of Covington, slightly past the Natural Well Trail Head to the turnaround point 13.1 miles north. The trail follows an old railroad bed of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway (Hot Springs Branch)
Ragnar Trail Carolinas combines your love of running with a whole lot of festival fun! This year the running relay is happening on Saturday and Sunday, October 5-6 at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, SC. Teams of 8 will come together to conquer a series of three
By Dana MacCorquodale | I often tell people one of the reasons I love running is it clears my head.
By Casey Clark Kelley With many years and miles of long distance road running experience, I didn’t think twice when friends asked me to join them for a half-marathon on trails. Considering myself well-conditioned for a marathon-length distance, I didn’t do anything differently to prepare, thinking it would be
Of course you could run some of your local trails in your favorite road shoe but, why would you? You could also read a gazillion reviews on the seemingly endless number of trail shoes designed to address certain nuances of certain terrain in certain places in the country where
Steep Canyon 50K Ultramarathon & Relay Hullabaloo September 7 (Thursday) // Black Mountain, NC Charles R. Humphrey, III, bass player of Steep Canyon Rangers and ultra runner, is a co-director and sponsor of Steep Canyon 50K Ultramarathon & Relay Hullabaloo, which kicks off the Mountain Song Festival Weekend. The
3 Great Fall Races Trail races in North Carolina run the gamut of terrain, distances and scenery. From beautiful greenways to rugged mountains and 5k’s to 50 milers and beyond there is sure to be a race for runners of all abilities all year long. Check out these three
By Brittany Youngman To each their own. There seems to be a bit of segregation in the running community as runners find a niche that fits. Whether it's based on distance or terrain, runners seem to stick to their guns when it comes to exploring outside the comfort zone.
By Brian Diaz Late summer into early fall is a time where the heat can become unbearable. Some of you head indoors for the treadmill or wake at the crack of dawn so that the temperature isn’t as bad. A growing number of you, however, are heading to the
By Scott Schneider | Here are five reasons why you should join the trail-running movement.
