Category: History

The Swiss Alps 100 Endurance Run is having a moment. Meet the event’s energetic, director Jakob Herrmann.

Was Chuck Smead the first trail runner from the US to run in the Alps? Certainly not. But in terms of significance, his impact on racing is clear.

What started as a simple slogan has now become a broader movement to elevate women’s visibility in trail running.

As Run the Alps celebrates its 10th Anniversary, Founder Doug Mayer looks back on the journey.

Alberto Motta talks about the rich trail running history of Courmayeur, Italy.

On this short tour, we take you around the heart of Chamonix, visiting some of the town’s many trail running landmarks. 

Instead of asking, "What's next?", what would it look like if we slowed down a bit and really took the time to anticipate, live, and savor our experiences?

The company, named simply after its founder Pierre Gignoux, makes what are widely considered to be the best ski mountaineering boots in the world.

Sierre-Zinal is celebrating its 50th running. Run the Alps heard from a few of the race’s legends: Kasie Enman, Marco De Gasperi, Rickey Gates, Megan Kimmel, Stevie Kremer, Pablo Vigil, and Jonathan Wyatt for their perspectives on Sierre-Zinal over the years.

Ivan Parasacco is the voice of ultra trail running in northern Italy, including the internationally known Tor des Géants trail race around Aosta Valley.