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Mar 14, 2016
Doug Mayer

Introducing ALPSinsight

This is not your usual business announcement. It’s not about market opportunities or percentage of growth in an industry. It’s about people and their love of a region. In this case, the Swiss Alps. Run the Alps is pleased to announce that we’re partnered with a remarkable new company, ALPSinsight. I think ALPSinsight is going to

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Mar 5, 2016
Doug Mayer

Three Questions with Lizzy Hawker: Britain’s Legendary Endurance Athlete and Ultra Tour Monte Rosa Founder

Recently, Lizzy has added a new title to her diverse resume—Race Director for one of the Alps’ growing trail events, the Ultra Tour Monte Rosa (UTMR).

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Feb 21, 2016
Heddi Nieuwsma

A Partnership Opportunity for Trail Races and Running Clubs

We’re passionate about trail running at Run the Alps, and our crew is constantly seeking out new trail races. Several of our staff and guides also volunteer as Race Directors, as well, and they know how helpful some additional income can be. Therefore, as a way to give back to the wider trail running community, Run the

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Jan 28, 2016
Heddi Nieuwsma

2016 Alps Trail Race Preview

At some point during the winter or spring, one’s attention invariably turns towards the upcoming trail running season. For me, it happened recently when I received one of the best trail running guides to the Swiss Alps racing scene, the Swiss Athletics Guide des courses for all the 2016 races. This year promises some new events

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Dec 20, 2015
Doug Mayer

Enjoying the World and Improving it: Run the Alps Joins 1% for the Planet

“I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.” — E.B. White This great quote from the author of Charlotte’s Web is taped on the wall above my computer at the Run the Alps’ office in New Hampshire.

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