Culture
Be Bold, Start Cold
Bust out the big pack and every layer you own. It’s only a 45-minute run, but we’re not trying to freeze to death today. 🥶 Find more from Brendan Leonard on Instagram @Semi_Rad and explore his pieces curated exclusively for UltraSignup. RELATED: What’s on your post-race bingo card as you try to explain what happened? RELATED: What…
Brendan Leonard
November 18, 2025
Trail & Ultra Awards Season Is Almost Upon Us
From FKTs to fashion fails, it’s officially trail running awards season. Here’s how the trail world celebrates another wild, wonderful year on the dirt.
Brian Metzler
November 11, 2025
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.
UltraSignup
October 31, 2025
8 Hot Takes From a Transformative Week in Chamonix
Brian Metzler has been to every UTMB week since 2010, and in this piece he shares his 8 hot takes from a transformative week of trail running in Chamonix.
Brian Metzler
September 2, 2025
Running the Circle of Hell: in Pursuit of a Full Life
In the peak of the Phoenix summer heat, an unsanctioned, unpromoted, unknown fatass race takes place. Despite sky high temperatures, runners leave the climate controlled comfort of their homes to enter the Circle of Hell. UltraSignup and LMNT sent Annemarie to check it out.
Annemarie Kruse
July 28, 2025
Through the Lens: 10 Favorite Captures from a First-Time WSER Photographer
Ever wonder what it’s like to have a media pass at Western States 100? Morgan, UltraSignup’s Partnership Success Manager, took on the challenge for the first time to capture the grit, emotion, and chaos of the iconic race. Here are his top 10 favorite shots and what he learned along the way.
UltraSignup
July 15, 2025
Sibling rivalry: Multi-day Events and Trail Ultras
Is there a little tension between multi-days and trail ultras? Jared Beasley digs in to find out and, more importantly, to reveal common ground.
Jared Beasley
April 29, 2022
Trail running: it ain’t about bein’ fancy
Emily Halnon reminds us that, at its core, trail running is simply about playing in the dirt.
Emily Halnon
April 24, 2022







