Brian Metzler
Category: Races

Broken Arrow Skyrace Boosts Prize Money, Inclusivity with Nike ACG Deal
The Broken Arrow Skyrace is raising the stakes in American trail running in 2026 with a record $150,000 in prize money and a multi-year sponsorship with legendary brand Nike ACG.

What Is a Stage Race?
Stage races are ultramarathons divided into multiple days, part endurance challenge, part adventure, and part traveling community. Instead of running one continuous distance, athletes tackle a set course in stages, lining up each morning to run a new leg of the journey.

Races Opening in December
Ready for the best holiday season of all? Registration Season. 🎁 December is about to drop a ton of new 2026 races — and some of these will go faster than hot cocoa at an aid station on a cold morning. December 1 kicks off a whole month of “OMG that race is finally open!”…

Races Opening in November
Between November and the end of February, thousands of trail races open registration. Many of them will sell out before you finish your next long run. Scope them out, make your picks, mark your calendar, hit register. The 2026 version of you is already stoked you signed up early.

Behind the Bib: Ghost Train Trail Race
Step onto the rails of one of New England’s most iconic ultras. In this episode of UltraSignup’s Behind the Bib, we follow one runner’s experience at the Ghost Train 30-Hour Ultra in New Hampshire. Jeremy aka @ChadUltraRuns, flew across the country to toe the line at Ghost Train, after hearing it recommended by fellow runners.…

Stage Race Logistics 101: How to Plan for a Stage Race
From packing, planning, and prepping, here’s everything you need to know to get ready for your first, or your next stage race.

Through the Lens: A Gritty Look Behind the Scenes of Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra
Step inside Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra with photographer Jacob Zocherman, who captures the grit, camaraderie, and sleepless beauty of the world’s most relentless endurance event. A behind-the-scenes look at what it means to run, crew, and endure together.

Behind The Bib: Groovin in the Aspens
This episode of Behind The Bib features Groovin in the Aspens, a Flagstaff, AZ trail race organized by Bear Jaw Events.

The Demystifying Series: How to get into the Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run
Hardrock describes itself as a “postgraduate” run—an advanced test of runners against the mountains. But if you want to get into it, you better do your homework! Starting with this article...

The TransRockies Run Has Found New Life
Over 3 days, TransRockies - Pass to Pub traces a breathtaking point-to-point route in the heart of Colorado’s high country.