Trailhead: the new World Trail Majors

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Happy Tuesday runners,

On Sunday an interesting and cryptic video reel dropped across various social media accounts, keeping runners at the edge of their seats. But the wait wasn't long, the announcement came yesterday of a new international trail race series, the World Trail Majors.

The series is presented as "an association of 9 unique races, each embodying its own diversity, identity, evolution, and territory. Together, we aspire to be trailblazers, fostering a Trail Running World that is diverse, respectful, sustainable, and independent." Akin to the world marathon majors, the rise of a new international trail series is drawing excitement and curiosity from runners around the world.

Get the full breakdown on the races and how the series came to be on iRunFar.

*Lucky us! Nike's jumping the gun with their Black Friday sale, offering 30% off on their running shoes and gear.

THE WEEKEND COOL DOWN

🌎 Charlie Lawrence (📸:1) set a new 50 mile world record at the Tunnel Hill 50 Mile over the weekend with 4:48:21, with an average page of 5:46 minutes per mile. Read More.

👑 A new women's course record for the 50K distance at this weekend's Mt. Tam Trail Run (📸:2) in the sunny San Francisco bay area.

⛰️ Course records fell across nearly all distances at Run the Rock by Alpine Running (📸:3). Women set new records in the 20 mile, 50K, and half marathon.

Want more racing? Check out Justin Mock's "This Week in Running," then take a look at these upcoming events that are still open for registration

Frosty Forest 5K - (Stratford, CT)
12/16/23
MST 100 Endurance Races - (Durham, NC))
03/09/24
Badwater Salton Sea - (Salton City, CA)
04/27/24

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💡Athletes who represent team USA for the the Moutain, Ultra, and Trail and trail events are required to pay their own way and sport the Team USA gear by sponsor Nike. Scott Traer wants to change that and has created a petition to the USATF. Read more about how runners make it work.

🗳️ Hey sock enthusiasts! Tired of reading what the 'experts' say about the best socks? It's your turn to have a say - jump in and vote now to crown the ultimate sock brand.

🎪The Dirt Circus is this weekend in Bentonville, Arkansas! There's still space to sign up for the 5k or 10k race. Come run with some of the country's fastest runners! Register now.

➡️ Here’s what we’re reading, watching, and listening to this week.

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