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.
20 Great Midwest Trail Running Races This Summer
Here's a rundown of some of the best trail running races in the Midwest this summer.
Brian Metzler
June 16, 2026
6 Exciting Things About the 2026 Broken Arrow Skyrace
The June 19-21 Broken Arrow Skyrace includes eight races and two triple crown competitions for runners of all abilities and a prize purse of $150,000.
Brian Metzler
June 15, 2026
7 Great Trail Shoes for Technical Mountain Running Races
These 7 shoes can serve up speed and agility on the rugged terrain of technical mountain running races.
Brian Metzler
June 15, 2026
Trail Tested: Mount to Coast H1
How the versatile Mount to Coast H1 became such a buzzworthy shoe on the trails.
Brian Metzler
June 11, 2026
Top Contenders in the Western States 100 Women’s Field
The Western States women's field is loaded. Who will come out victorious?
Brian Metzler
June 8, 2026
9 Insights About Planning a Trail Running Vacation
Done right, a trail running vacation can embrace athletic goals and off-grid adventures to create an transformative holiday.
Brian Metzler
June 2, 2026
25 Great Trail Running Races in Utah This Summer and Fall
The following is a rundown of some of the best trail races in Utah you should consider this summer and fall.
Brian Metzler
May 18, 2026
Are 200s the New 100s? The Fast-Growing Category of 200-mile+ Ultra-Distance Races in the U.S.
Far from being an anomaly, 200-mile+ races now represent one of the sport’s fastest-growing arenas, attracting runners eager to explore deeper, more demanding challenges.
Brian Metzler
May 9, 2026
After Running 100 milers in every state, Rich Tenaglia is Inspired to Run for a Good Cause
Rich Tenaglia became the first person to complete a 100-mile run in all 50 states, but this spring he’s focused on running for something bigger.
Brian Metzler
May 1, 2026
The 2026 Cocodona 250: Who’s Running, How to Watch It, Next Year’s Lottery, and more
The 2026 Cocodona 250 returns on May 4 as one of the longest, most ambitious and most popular ultrarunning events in North America.
Brian Metzler
April 29, 2026