Tayte Pollmann has a knack for interviewing some of the game changers in our sport.
Every time we ask
“who is this random baller?”
and
“how did they just podium at this race?”
And
“why don’t I know them?”
Tayte seems to have interviewed them a year ago.
Check out Tayte’s newest article on the random baller - Cody Poskin
Introducing the 2026 @usatf U18 Mountain Running Team! The team will compete at the 19th Annual International U18 Mountain Running Cup in Gagliano del Capo, Italy on Sunday June 21st!
USTRC Speaker Spotlight 🌟 @micah.rice
Sponsorship dollars don't just show up - they're built through relationships, strategy, and
knowing your value.
We're thrilled to have Micah Rice on the panel for Sponsors & Other Revenue Streams at
the USTRC. With roots in the cycling world and most recently with Life Time - directing
Coldwater Trail and launching a new Leadville 100 qualifier in the Southeast - Micah brings
a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of what it takes to build partnerships that
last at every level of the sport.
If you want to attract better sponsors, diversify your revenue, and build a financially
sustainable event, this is the session for you.
🔗 in bio to register.
#USTRC #TrailRunning #SpeakerSpotlight #RaceDirector #Nashville
🏔️ Meet the 2026 USATF U18 Mountain Running Team
This team of eight will compete in the 19th edition of the International U18 Mountain Running Cup in Gagliano del Capo, Italy, on Sunday June 21 🏎️💨
Team staff @pkrunswithdogs@__carolllllll
USTRC Speaker Spotlight 🌟 @timtollefson
Permits. Access. Land agency relationships.
Public lands advocacy is one of the most
complex challenges we face as a trail running community - and it affects every trail race
director, every runner, every race.
At the USTRC, we're bringing together voices to share strategies and insights for protecting the trails we love. And we're so excited that Tim Tollefson - founder of Mammoth Trailfest & theMAMMOTH, two of America's most beloved trail running events, 3x USATF Trail National Champ, and Runners for Public Lands board member - will be on the panel for The Future of Public Lands and Trail Running.
This is a conversation worth showing up for.
🔗 in bio to register.
#USTRC #TrailRunning #PublicLands #SpeakerSpotlight #TrailRaceDirector
💥Courtney Coppinger earns two podiums at the WMRA World Cup races in Beijing, China 🇨🇳
Several Americans travelled to the well attended international competition acting as the 2nd and 3rd stops in the tour.
Uphill
🥇Maude Mathys 🇨🇭
🥈Joyce Njeru 🇰🇪
🥉 Courtney Coppinger 🇺🇸
6th Camilla Noe 🇺🇸
🥇Isacco Costa 🇮🇹
🥈Paul Machoka 🇰🇪
🥉 Alex Baldacchini 🇮🇹
Classic
🥇Joyce Njeru 🇰🇪
🥈Courtney Coppinger 🇺🇸
🥉Maude Mathys 🇨🇭
6th Camilla Noe 🇺🇸
🥇Michael daily 🇰🇪
🥈Isacco Costa 🇮🇹
🥉Paul Machoka 🇰🇪
7th Tyler Mccandless 🇺🇸
9th Kieran Nay 🇺🇸
Devin Pancake 🇺🇸 also raced
📷 @wmramountainrun@marcogulberti_photography
We’re excited to welcome @marathonprinting back as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 U.S. Trail Running Conference!
For more than 30 years, Marathon Printing has supported race directors and events of all sizes with the essential materials that bring race day to life, and their continued partnership reflects a deep commitment to the trail running community.
We’re proud to partner with a company that truly understands and supports the people behind the sport.
Join us November 5–7 in Nashville, TN for three days of connection, education, and inspiration.
Learn more at ustrailrunningconference.com 🔗 in bio
#TrailRunning #UltraRunning #RunningIndustry #USTRC #MarathonPrinting
Big news for the ultra community! 📣 In an effort to make the @wser 100 more accessible, the 2027 Golden Ticket series is moving away from technical trails. We’re trading 18,000ft of climbing for flat and fast👟
From the Boston Marathon to a Virtual 5th Ave Mile, the path to Auburn has never been flatter. There are even spots reserved for the fastest high school track runners with 4 golden tickets 🎫 offered the boys and girls 3200m winners at Festival of Miles!
Is this true to the sport or is WSER 100 giving away the silver buckle!?!💨🏔️
#WesternStates100 #WSER #GoldenTicket #AprilFools #UltraRunning FlatIsFast
@atratrailrunner 's Better Together Scholarship Program is back for its third year with USTRC, and we are so grateful to ATRA for making it happen again in 2026.
This year, eight new or aspiring race directors will receive funding to cover registration, travel, and lodging up to $1,800 each to attend the 14th annual USTRC, November 5-7 in Nashville, Tennessee.
As our Conference Director Carrie Meng put it: "Creating space for new and aspiring race directors to learn, connect, and contribute strengthens the entire trail running community. We're looking forward to welcoming this year's recipients to Nashville and seeing the ideas and energy they bring."
🔗 in bio for ATRA's announcement with full details and application info.
The Trail Team (TTT) has announced its roster of 2026 athletes, providing six new young athletes with opportunities to continue the team’s mission to shape the future of trail running.
Link in bio to read more
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