Humid Running: How to Keep Your Cool When It Gets Hot
Written by DBR Ambassador Bobby Le It looks like we made it to spring, everyone. Summer will be here before we know it, which means [...]
Written by DBR Ambassador Bobby Le It looks like we made it to spring, everyone. Summer will be here before we know it, which means [...]
Written by DBR Ambassador Marie-Eve Pelland Interested in the idea of trail running? Thinking of taking your first step but don’t know where to start? [...]
Written by DBR Ambassador Caileigh Colo Ahhhh…. The age-old running debate: traditional vs. minimal shoes? Now before you get your running shorts all in a [...]
Written by DBR Ambassador Mike Coutu It was 93 degrees out and I was at mile 23 of a 32-mile training run on my ranch. [...]
Our public lands might need us, but we need them too.
When we are about to head out for our Sunday long run on some beautiful mountain trails, we normally double check we have the [...]
Calm isn’t the right word to describe that evening. Sure, it was quiet and dark; there wasn’t any wind; but the desert was anything but [...]
Written by Ambassador Jamie Marcellus So, you're training for your first ultramarathon? First off, congratulations! You are embarking on a journey that will challenge you [...]
You're in for a wild ride.
Injuries can affect more than just the spot that hurts. Here's how to deal.
Dirtbag Tips and Tricks for being more Eco-Friendly and Sustainable
This past weekend we were thrilled to join our friend Luis Escobar at his newest race - the La Cuesta Ranch Trail Run in [...]
We are so proud to announce our 2018 Dirtbag Runners Ambassadors and Core Team! Core Team Our core team represents the inner-workings of Dirtbag Runners [...]
Over the last three years, Dirtbag Runners has grown into something we never anticipated - a massive world-wide community, design company, and potentially, camp-out [...]
As a company that designs and sells apparel for the outdoor community, we have begun to see the importance of utilizing recycled and eco-friendly materials. [...]
Name: François Bourdeau aka "Flint"DBR Ambassador: Montreal, Canada & France Facebook Twitter Blog Instagram 1. Favorite Trail: I’ve never seen anything more breathtakingly beautiful than [...]
Name: Markus FreiDBR Ambassador: Basel, Switzerland Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/BWfmfhvnqov/?taken-by=trailgangsterism 1. Favorite Trail: Eiger Ultra Trail E101, Grindelwald, Switzerland 2. Favorite Race: Fuego y agua 100k, Ometepe, [...]
Name: Chad HinkleDBR Ambassador: Central Coast, California Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/BRjjsOrgjNp/?taken-by=mister.chad 1. Favorite Trail: The Arroyo Seco Gorge is one of my favorite trails. (But who can [...]
Name: Josh WentzellDBR Ambassador: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Facebook Blog https://www.instagram.com/p/BPgsOD8DtEN/?taken-by=slimxwhitman 1. FavoriteTrail: Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail 2. Favorite Race: Patapsco Valley Trail Fest 26.2++ 3. Favorite [...]
A Dirtbag's Guide to Havasupai Falls - below you'll find everything you need to know to make this paradise backpacking trip happen - [...]
Name: Jack RosenfeldDBR Ambassador: Seattle, Washington Facebook Twitter https://www.instagram.com/p/BUk3PAngNjc/?taken-by=jmrosenfeld 1. Favorite Trail: Lake Serene in Gold Bar, WA 2. Favorite Running Fuel: Tailwind 3. Favorite [...]
Name: Kendall PetersDBR Ambassador: Fillmore, California Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/BJBotyqBJ91/?taken-by=kindlefuega 1. Favorite Trail: I can’t just narrow it down to one. Ray Miller is by far my [...]
Name: Antti KulmalaDBR Ambassador: Lahti, Finland Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/BFKEdvqye3t/?taken-by=nuorikulmala&hl=en 1. Favorite Trail: I think its my local trails from Lahti to Hollola 2. Favorite Race: My [...]
Name: Pete ChavezDBR Ambassador: Gilbert, Arizona Facebook Strava https://www.instagram.com/p/BKv6gTGDz2E/?taken-by=peteyruns 1. Favorite Trail: Ray Miller Trail, SoCal 2. Favorite Race: Born to Run 3. Favorite Running [...]
Name: Leigh ScarberDBR Ambassador: Ventura, California Facebook Strava https://www.instagram.com/p/BTXAn4GhG6R/?taken-by=bareleigh_running 1. Favorite Trail: Ray Miller Trail, Malibu, CA and Wildwood Trail, Portland, OR 2. Favorite Race: [...]
Name: Ellie HackerDBR Ambassador: Boulder, Colorado Facebook Strava https://www.instagram.com/p/BPnyST-BvLH/?taken-by=ellieb.runs 1. Favorite Trail: What kind of question is this?! How am I supposed to pick?! I [...]
For DBR Ambassador Josephine Anselin, trekking across the the 3000km Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand was not only physically challenging, but it turned out [...]
Name: Marie-Eve PellandDBR Ambassador: Québec, Canada Facebook Strava https://www.instagram.com/p/BSxFi6lhIhJ/?taken-by=madame_pelland&hl=en 1. Favorite Trail: I haven't had the chance to travel the world so far, but Quebec has [...]
Name: Alex CarrionDBR Ambassador: Simi Valley, California Facebook Twitter https://www.instagram.com/p/BTAETLlADe9/?taken-by=elalex_c 1. Favorite Trail: My favorite trail is the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains, [...]
Name: Clint GreenDBR Ambassador: Tulsa, Oklahoma Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/BSJ6i2oh1Ps/?taken-by=tulsatrailbum 1. Favorite Trail: I’d have to say a tie. My first real mountain climb was La Luz [...]
Name: Josh ArthurDBR Ambassador: Eastern Idaho Facebook Twitter Strava Website/Blog https://www.instagram.com/p/BOVqk9_B5vq/?taken-by=runjosharthur 1. Favorite Trail: Insert "Off" before trail... Ruby Range Traverse in Crested Butte, Colorado! [...]
Name: Sophie TsairisDBR Ambassador: Bozeman, Montana Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/BHGo8csjQeY/?taken-by=sbtsairis 1. Favorite Trail: The Teton Crest Trail, in Grand Teton National Park! Mountain passes with views of [...]
Name: Henry Hayford-TaylorDBR Ambassador: Chamonix Mont-Blanc, France Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/BD0R54sBkIJ/?taken-by=henryhayfordtaylor 1. Favorite Trail: Whatever trail I’m on or have just been on … I love them [...]
Name: Maili CostaDBR Ambassador: Marin County, California Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ-gfa8hF3D/?taken-by=mais_runs_trails 1. Favorite Race: Inside Trail Racing's Rodeo Valley 50k in the Marin Headlands. It's a race practically [...]
Name: Gina CrosswhiteDBR Ambassador: Bellingham, Washington Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/BPcyTPlAAXf/?taken-by=happytrigirl 1. Favorite Trail: Skyline Divide at Mount Baker in Washington State, about 45 minutes from where I [...]
Name: Erin Thomas DBR Ambassador: North Central California Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/BQDwpa8BTwT/?taken-by=run_dizzle_run 1. Favorite Trail: Trail Tahoe Rim Trail 2. Favorite Race: Born to Run 3. Favorite Running Fuel: Huma [...]
Name: Kim BesslerDBR Ambassador: Core Team - Instagram & Social Media Influencer Location: Golden, Colorado Facebook Adventuresofthepint https://www.instagram.com/p/BOvabEIjyyr/?taken-by=halfpint22&hl=en 1. Favorite Trail: My favorite trail is not [...]
Name: Tyler ClemensDBR Ambassador: Co-founder & CFO - Littleton, Colorado Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/BMy_6LzgB_B/?taken-by=allwedoisclemens 1. Favorite Trail: It’s more than one trail, but my favorite run to [...]
Name: Niki PasionDBR Ambassador: Core Team - Community Outreach Specialist & Copywriter Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/BG0DKHrrUfu/?taken-by=pasionista 1. Favorite Trail: It’s a toss up between the Appalachian Trail [...]
Name: Kelly Shockley DBR Ambassador: Centennial, Colorado Twitter Facebook #runwiththedoc https://www.instagram.com/p/BNEfFW4Dcke/?taken-by=drkellyshockley 1. Favorite Trail: Impossible to pick just one! I’m happiest on trails in the front [...]
Name: Crista Scott DBR Ambassador: SoCal ☺ / Co-Founder Twitter Facebook Dirtbag Runners https://www.instagram.com/p/BMQIvp3lZUS/ 1. Favorite Trail: I can’t pick just one! The Inca Trail [...]
Name: Ben Syzek DBR Ambassador: Core Team - Website Development & Colorado Springs Ambassador Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/BNumP9ejK2W/?taken-by=bsyzek 1. Favorite Trail: Rainbow Trail [...]
Name: Michelle Evans DBR Ambassador: Core Team - Social Media Influencer & Ventura County Ambassador Location: Ventura, California Blog: wordpress.com/runningwithmountaingoats Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/BMIlKglBlR7/?taken-by=runningwithmountaingoats&hl=en 1. Favorite Trail: John Muir [...]
Name: Nicklaus Combs DBR Ambassador: Core Team - Twitter Manager Location: Boulder, Colorado Facebook Twitter https://www.instagram.com/p/BKqSN0VAe_B/?taken-by=nicklauscombs&hl=en 1. Favorite Trail: Wild Oak Trail - Virginia 2. Favorite Race: Massanutten Mountain [...]
We are excited to announce our 2017 Dirtbag Runners Ambassadors! These individuals exemplify the ideals behind the dirtbag lifestyle and will no doubt represent us well [...]
Name: Steven Novicki DBR Ambassador: Southeast Michigan Facebook Instagram 1. Favorite Trail: Potowatomi Trail, Pinckney, MI 2. Favorite Race: Run Woodstock and Hideaway Trail Run [...]
If you've ever felt the stress of trying to find a last minute gift, you know you don't want to procrastinate. Fortunately for you, we [...]
Quite awhile ago when I was in my early twenties and still running track and cross country for the University of Montana (Go Griz!), I used to [...]
This past weekend, DBR Ambassador and Salomon Athlete Cat Bradley pulled in an EPIC win at Rio De Lago - coming in First Female in [...]
Dirtbags! It's that time of the year again! We are now taking applications (through our online form) for Dirtbag Runners Ambassadors for the year 2017! [...]
We are super pumped to be teaming up with BackCountry.com to show you guys the best gear for outdoor adventures, trail running, and dirtbagging. This [...]
Photo by Molly Nugent. A dirtbag has two choices: to spend their money frivolously, or to invest it in things that matter. More [...]
Some of us have that one running buddy. That one someone who is up with you at 4 a.m. for the long run, who is there [...]
A thread was posted this week on the Dirtbag Runners Open Community Facebook Group, asking for people to share a photo of the most beautiful trail [...]
Dirtbag Essentials: Searching out the best gear for your dirtbag adventures. Go Rumpl blankets are new to the scene and it's looking like they [...]
We are so stoked to have our friend Timmy Olson as the Dirtbag of the Week. This dude is truly living the dirtbag dream-- he [...]
One thing we love at Dirtbag Runners is hearing stories from other dirtbags from around the world. We decided to highlight a new runner each [...]
My eight months of preparation rounded off with a perfect final week. Three short gentle runs felt effortless, and by Friday, I was feeling ready [...]
I’m well aware that I might not be the first person that comes to mind when you hear the term “Dirtbag Runner”. I’m a practicing [...]
The perfect long-run snack! My recipes are made for people who love and need carbs. They will attempt to add as many [...]
A TALE OF TWO VIRGINS Umstead weekend finally arrived. The anticipation of this race had been palpable for the last week. It was my first [...]
Carnarvon Gorge – Weekends Done Right Carnarvon Gorge is GORGEous. I thought it best to get that beaut out of the way nice and early [...]
"We are not rednecks." I overheard Travis talking to his mom on the phone the other day. It was obvious that they were talking about [...]
Cameron and I in the Swiss Alps with the Matterhorn in the background. What does it mean to be a dirtbag? I [...]
“I am going to Papua New Guinea. I am going to hike the Kokoda Trail.” Saying the words out loud was frightening enough. [...]
I can’t hear Luke behind me. Only the howling wind screams into my ears. I put my hand on my beanie to keep it in [...]
" I just want the simplethings..." - Miquel Yes, he sums up what I want these days more and more. It's funny where I was [...]
The day was overcast and a little chilly, but it was dry and there was no wind. It was a perfect day for the [...]
We awoke with a start to three synchronized alarms sounding off harmoniously. After a night of touring around San Francisco, sampling beer and [...]
It was Wednesday morning and I was waking up for the second day at Doug's hotel. After three long days of travel I was [...]
Dirt Bag Self-Gratification – noun - The feeling of tired achy legs, seeing the beauty in the dirt under ones finger nails and the scent [...]
Dirtbag Runners Crista Scott, Cat Bradley, Sean Garbutt and Tyler Clemens in Bryce Canyon, Utah. (Photo Credit: Molly Nugent) With the start of Dirtbag [...]
It took me a while to get where I am now. Living in an RV, running ultra distances, working remote while sitting at the beach [...]
Written by Dirtbag Runner Michelle Evans. Canyon de Chelly: a Spanish borrowing of the Navajo word Tséyiʼ: "inside the rock." The dawn of a [...]
[This article was originally posted by dirtbag Vanessa on her blog, VanessaRuns.com.] Two things happened recently to inspire this post: Shacky and I just hit [...]
Chances are, if you're reading this, you are or suspect someone you know to be a dirtbag trail-runner. I'm here to set the record straight [...]