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.
Take 2 Trail Gives Used Trail Gear a Second Life
Jes Parker’s new Take 2 Trail startup buys, cleans, and resells trail running gear and sells closeout stock at below-retail prices.
Brian Metzler
October 20, 2026
Trail Tested: Teva TrailPeak
The light and agile Teva TrailPeak is Teva’s comeback swing at the trail running shoe market.
Brian Metzler
October 2, 2026
Sonoma Fall Classic: The Ultimate Trail Festival
Here are 10 reasons why the new Sonoma Fall Classic trail running festival in Healdsburg, California, should be on your race calendar.
Brian Metzler
September 30, 2026
Anatomy of an FKT: How Jane Maus Lowered the Women’s FKT on Colorado’s Longs Peak
Jane Maus answered the siren call of Longs Peak after an injury derailed her racing season.
Brian Metzler
September 25, 2026
6 Things That Make the Mammoth Trailfest Great
Catch all the racing action of the Mammoth Trailfest on the Sept 25-27 Mountain Outpost livestream.
Brian Metzler
September 24, 2026
Mammoth Trailfest Debuts World’s First Para Athlete Prize Purse in Trail Running
Thanks to Fractel, the sport's first para athlete prize purse will award $6,200 to adaptive trail runners.
Brian Metzler
September 22, 2026
Trail Tested: Brooks Cascadia 20
The Brooks Cascadia 20 is about stability, protection and traction as it has always been, only now it uses top-flight materials.
Brian Metzler
September 21, 2026
How Meg Eckert Ran a Record 636 miles in 6 Days
Meg Eckert set a stunning women's 6-day world record and overall American record. Here's how it went down.
Brian Metzler
September 14, 2026
Built on Rugged Terrain and Grassroots Vibes, Stoked Ultra is one of Canada’s Premier Trail Running Events
Stoked Ultra serves up a mix of challenging terrain, stunning mountain views and inspiring trail vibes.
Brian Metzler
September 14, 2026
21 Great Trail Marathon Races to Run This Fall
Test your mettle in a trail marathon this fall and leave the roads behind.
Brian Metzler
September 9, 2026