Brian Metzler
Director of Media at UltraSignup
Brian Metzler was the founding editor of Trail Runner magazine, has written for Runner's World, Outside, and Sports Illustrated, and is the author “Kicksology: The Hype, Science, Culture and Cool of Running Shoes” (2019) and “Trail Running Illustrated” (2021). He has raced just about every distance from 100 meters to 100 miles, but he’s most eager to share stories about his experiences burro racing in Colorado and riding trains to trail runs in Chamonix.
The Best Trail Race You Haven’t Yet Considered Is in Hong Kong, Not the Alps
Traveling to Hong Kong and running on the trails through its legendary country parks was a long-term quest for this American trail runner.
Brian Metzler
July 15, 2026
5 Takeaways from the 2026 Hardrock 100
5 Takeaways about why the 2026 Hardrock 100 was one of the most memorable yet.
Brian Metzler
July 13, 2026
Trail Tested: Norda 055
The new Norda 055 trail shoe continues this small Canadian brand's legacy of using top-tier materials and innovative designs.
Brian Metzler
July 7, 2026
The 2026 Hardrock 100: What You Need to Know
The Hardrock 100 sends runners on a 101.8-mile clockwise loop through the San Juan Mountains with 33,000 feet of vertical gain and loss.
Brian Metzler
July 6, 2026
Trail Tested: Kiprun Kipsummit Max
Kiprun's KipSummit Max is a high-quality max-cushioned built for long-distance cruising on all sorts of trail terrain.
Brian Metzler
June 30, 2026
The Most Remarkable Western States 100 Ever
Here are 5 things to remember from the most remarkable Western States 100 ever.
Brian Metzler
June 29, 2026
The Best Trail Running in and around National Parks
Here’s a rundown about some of the best running trails inside U.S. national parks as well as some nearby races.
Brian Metzler
June 28, 2026
How Turning to the Trails Revived Molly Seidel
Olympic marathon bronze medalist Molly Seidel has made a big transformation on the way to the Western States 100. The past year has marked the start of something new for Molly Seidel. Following a period away from competition, Seidel, the Tokyo Olympics marathon bronze medalist in 2021, has returned to competitive running as a trail…
Brian Metzler
June 22, 2026
Scenes from the 2026 Broken Arrow Skyrace
Here's a gallery of some of the best images from the 2026 Broken Arrow Skyrace.
Brian Metzler
June 21, 2026
How Brian Morrison’s 2006 Heartbreak Became a Gift
Brian Morrison wrote a candid book and got closure 20 years after his near-miss at Western States.
Brian Metzler
June 18, 2026