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Trail Running & Ultras.

Mountain miles, extraordinary endurance and the quiet moments between the finish lines.

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Our editorial picks, with direct links to the creators on YouTube. Numbers give you a place to start; they aren’t a view-count ranking.

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25 of 25 picks

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    Billy Yang

    THE WHY | Running 100 Miles

    Billy Yang uses the Leadville 100 as the backdrop for asking why people choose to run so far.

    Why we picked itA thoughtful entry point into the motivation behind mountain ultras.

    Get InspiredWatch on YouTube ↗
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    Billy Yang

    TOUR DU MONT BLANC (6 Days Of Trail Running)

    Yang and a group run the Tour du Mont Blanc over six days, moving between three alpine countries.

    Why we picked itA mountain journey that shows running as travel rather than only competition.

    Get InspiredWatch on YouTube ↗
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    Trail Running & Ultras →After the Snow →
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    Billy Yang

    LIFE IN A DAY | The Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run

    Four women compete at the 2016 Western States 100, each arriving with a different racing story.

    Why we picked itFollowing several athletes gives a fuller picture of what one race can mean.

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    Billy Yang

    MONT BLANC | CCC UTMB® 2015

    American runners travel to Chamonix for the 2015 UTMB and CCC races.

    Why we picked itA tightly focused account of racing against the scale of the Alps.

    Get InspiredWatch on YouTube ↗
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    Trail Running & Ultras →After the Snow →
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    Billy Yang

    THE UNKNOWN | The Hardrock 100

    Timothy Olson returns to Hardrock hoping for a different outcome after a difficult earlier race.

    Why we picked itThe uncertainty of racing matters as much as the finish.

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    Salomon TV

    Courtney Dauwalter's Ultimate Challenge: Three Iconic 100-Mile Races in One Summer | Salomon TV

    Courtney Dauwalter takes on Western States, Hardrock and UTMB in one extraordinary summer.

    Why we picked itAn elite performance story that also recognises the team around the runner.

    Get InspiredWatch on YouTube ↗
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    Trail Running & Ultras →You Did WHAT? →
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    SalomonTrailRunning

    Trail Dog - Salomon Running TV Season 05 Episode 02

    Gaëtan Ugnon-Fleury and his dogs run the hills near their village in southeastern France.

    Why we picked itFriendship and familiar trails make a compelling alternative to race-day drama.

    Get InspiredWatch on YouTube ↗
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    Trail Running & Ultras →Small Mountains, Big Days →
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    Salomon TV

    Kilian Jornet Running 54h on Mountain Ridges and Trails in Norway | Salomon TV

    Kilian Jornet links summits and ridgelines around his Norwegian home on a long mountain outing.

    Why we picked itA striking example of finding an ambitious adventure close to home.

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    Jeff Pelletier

    Running one of the Biggest Ultramarathons (UTMB Mont Blanc)

    Jeff Pelletier and Audrée take on UTMB, with the film sharing both of their race experiences.

    Why we picked itTwo perspectives make a huge alpine event feel personal.

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    Jeff Pelletier

    My First 200 Miler in the Italian Alps (TOR Des Geants)

    Pelletier’s first 200-mile race takes him into the Italian Alps at Tor des Géants.

    Why we picked itThe film gives room to both the high points and the difficult stretches of a long race.

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    Trail Running & Ultras →The Long Way →
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    Jeff Pelletier

    Running One of the Most Scenic Races in the World (Eiger Ultra Trail 101k)

    Audrée races the Eiger Ultra Trail while Jeff supports her around Grindelwald. The day does not go entirely to plan.

    Why we picked itSupport and setbacks share the story with the Swiss mountain scenery.

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    Trail Running & Ultras →After the Snow →
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    Jeff Pelletier

    Running Hut-to-Hut Through the Swiss Alps

    Six days of running hut to hut follow the Via Valais through the Swiss Alps.

    Why we picked itAn appealing bridge between trekking and trail running.

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    Trail Running & Ultras →Just Look at This Place →
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    TheGingerRunner

    WONDERLAND: Gary Robbins' FKT around Mount Rainier | The Ginger Runner

    Gary Robbins attempts a supported fastest known time on Mount Rainier’s Wonderland Trail in 2015.

    Why we picked itThe mountain circuit gives an endurance effort a clear geographic story.

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    Trail Running & Ultras →The Long Way →
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    TheGingerRunner

    KATHARINA: The heartfelt story of ultrarunner, Katharina Hartmuth, at Hardrock 100 & Tor Des Géants

    Katharina Hartmuth’s racing season at Hardrock and Tor des Géants unfolds alongside injuries and mental-health struggles.

    Why we picked itA candid athlete portrait that goes beyond results and podium photographs.

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    TheGingerRunner

    THE HIGH ROUTE: Official Emmy Winning Director's Cut

    Kaytlyn Gerbin and Jenny Abegg join forces for a demanding traverse through Washington’s North Cascades.

    Why we picked itFriendship and technical mountain travel sit at the heart of the adventure.

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    TheGingerRunner

    WHERE DREAMS GO TO DIE - Gary Robbins and The Barkley Marathons

    The Ginger Runner follows Gary Robbins through two attempts at the Barkley Marathons.

    Why we picked itAn endurance documentary willing to stay with disappointment as well as determination.

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    Scott Sports

    Running Wild | A Story About Iris Pessey

    Iris Pessey’s development as a mountain runner is explored alongside coaching, setbacks and the search for balance.

    Why we picked itA rounded portrait of a life built around mountain sport.

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    Trail Running & Ultras →Mountain People →
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    Lloyd Belcher Visuals

    MIRA: Original Feature Film

    Mira Rai’s journey from a remote Nepalese village to international mountain running forms the center of this documentary.

    Why we picked itA compelling athlete story with roots far beyond the usual racing circuit.

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    Trail Running & Ultras →Mountain People →
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    Singletrack

    The Finisher: Jasmin Paris and the Barkley Marathons (Full Documentary)

    Jasmin Paris works toward becoming the first woman to finish the Barkley Marathons.

    Why we picked itThe film connects a landmark result with the years of effort behind it.

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    Trail Running & Ultras →You Did WHAT? →
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    Black Trail Runners

    We Are Here | Making History at UTMB - the Super bowl of Trail Running

    Seven Black British women prepare for races at the 2025 UTMB finals in Chamonix.

    Why we picked itCommunity, representation and belonging become part of the mountain-racing story.

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    Altra Running

    Trail Folk: The Tale of Tara Dower

    Tara Dower reflects on a year of trail running, personal challenges and changing ideas of strength.

    Why we picked itAn athlete-led story about the lessons that remain after a result.

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    Pertex

    Pertex Presents: Dark Peak Fell Runners

    A year with Sheffield’s Dark Peak Fell Runners explores the club’s routes, personalities and traditions.

    Why we picked itA strong introduction to a local mountain community with deep roots.

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    Trail Running & Ultras →Small Mountains, Big Days →
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    The Guardian

    King of the Fells: Joss Naylor, the shepherd with an unbeatable running record

    A portrait of shepherd and fell-running legend Joss Naylor traces a life shaped by the Lake District.

    Why we picked itWork, landscape and sporting identity belong to the same story.

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    Trail Running & Ultras →Small Mountains, Big Days →
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    Jessie Leong

    I am a Fellrunner (2020) - Featuring Lake District Fell runner Julie Carter

    Julie Carter’s words and the Cumbrian landscape explore what it means to identify as a fell runner.

    Why we picked itA poetic short that makes belonging more important than a stopwatch.

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    Trail Running & Ultras →Mountain People →Small Mountains, Big Days →
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    SalomonTrailRunning

    Of Fells and Hills - Salomon Running TV S4 E02

    Rickey Gates visits Britain to learn about the history, culture and characters of fell running.

    Why we picked itA lively introduction to a mountain sport built around local hills and local people.

    Learn SomethingWatch on YouTube ↗
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    Trail Running & Ultras →Small Mountains, Big Days →

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