SF Runners for Equality: racial justice is a marathon, not a sprint
Blog by Dirtbag Runners Ambassador Melanie Colburn It’s 10 am on a Sunday morning and people in masks and running clothes are starting to gather [...]
Born To Run: The Dirtbag Family Reunion
Photo by Kaori Peters This past month, thousands of dirtbags from around the world united for the tenth annual Born To Run Ultramarathon. Race Director [...]
2019 Dirtbag Runners Ambassador Applications
The time is here! Ambassador applications are now open (Jan 1st) and will close on January 7th, 12:00PM Pacific Time. Click here to apply!
Our First Dirtbag Runners Team Event – The 2018 Los Coyotes Ragnar Relay
“The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer [...]
2019 Dirtbag Runners Ambassador Applications Open January 1st
Dirtbags! We are so stoked to announce that the 2019 Ambassador Applications open on January 1st! Over the last four years, we have traditionally [...]
The Pros and Cons of Minimal Shoes
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 [...]
Plant Based Diet as a Distance Runner by Josh Meyers-Dean
by ambassador Josh Meyers-Dean So you’re thinking about trying a plant based diet? Maybe it’s for ethical or environmental reason, or you’re just trying [...]
Exploring the Trails with Type 1 Diabetes by Amy McKinnon
When we are about to head out for our Sunday long run on some beautiful mountain trails, we normally double check we have the [...]
Voyage of Discovery – The Power of Deep Experiences in Nature by Yamina Pressler
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 [...]
Training For Your First Ultramarathon
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 [...]
The Evolution of the Dirtbag
Written by Ambassador Stephanie Dar https://www.instagram.com/p/BeWLV55guDI/?taken-by=dirtbagrunners What Exactly is the Definition of a Dirtbag? While some may consider a Dirtbag none other than their [...]
Dirtbag Tips for Being Eco-Friendly
Dirtbag Tips and Tricks for being more Eco-Friendly and Sustainable
La Cuesta Ranch Trail Run: The Best New Race in California
This past weekend we were thrilled to join our friend Luis Escobar at his newest race - the La Cuesta Ranch Trail Run in [...]
2018 Dirtbag Runners Ambassadors and Core Team!
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 [...]
2018 Dirtbag Runners Ambassador Applications
The 2018 Dirtbag Runners Ambassador Applications are now open! You will have exactly one month from today (November 3rd, 2017) to submit your entry (Ending [...]
On the topic of Virtual Runs, Our Community, our New Race Kit, & Upcoming Non-Profit Alignment
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 [...]
The Importance of Using Recycled / Organic Cotton & Our Goals Moving Forward
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. [...]
Product Review: Nemo Nocturne 15 Sleeping Bag
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 [...]
Jenny Adventure Vesta Pack Review by Julie Blanda
We are so pumped to introduce our latest review by ambassador Julie Blanda on Ultimate Direction's newest women's pack: The Jenny Adventure Vesta. Here [...]
Dirtbag Runners: Our Favorite Gear
Photo by Molly Nugent. A dirtbag has two choices: to spend their money frivolously, or to invest it in things that matter. More [...]
Dirtbag Dogs: Ambassador Julie Blanda and Isis
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 [...]
40 Of Our Most Epic Trail Running Photos
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: Go Rumpl Blankets
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 [...]
Timmy Olson – Dirtbag Interview of the Week
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 [...]
Dirtbag Runners at the 2015 Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run
Dirtbag Runners at the 2015 Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run
Dirtbag of the Week – Howard Cohen
This week's dirtbag highlight is Howard Cohen, better known as H'ard to some. He is a badass veteran of the sport and doesn't shy down [...]
Dirtbag of the Week – Candice Burt
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 [...]
Flint’s DBR Series – Dirtbag Mobile : The Honda Element
Being a Dirtbag, to me, means optimizing my life to allow for maximum off-time, adventures and travel. It involves trying to save my money by [...]
The North Face 100K by Giles Moore
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 [...]
The 2015 Born To Run Ultramarathon
The 2015 Born To Run Ultramarathon
Born To Run 2015
Photos by Molly Nugent
Dirtbag Runners Recipes: Dragon-Energy-Ball-Z Recipe by Emily Nagle
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 – by Julie Blanda
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 – by Meagan Sims
Carnarvon Gorge – Weekends Done Right Carnarvon Gorge is GORGEous. I thought it best to get that beaut out of the way nice and early [...]
The Top 10 Ski Resorts In North America
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Beautiful South America Expeditions
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Top 10 Mountain Retreats You Must Visit
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Places to Visit in Iceland
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Europe Travel Guide 2015
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The Beauty of Bike Touring
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Traveler’s Checklist 2015
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Deals of the Week
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Traveler Health in Africa
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We Are Not Rednecks – by Tiffany Tyree
"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 [...]
The Birth of a Dirtbag Runner – by Piers de Gruchy
Cameron and I in the Swiss Alps with the Matterhorn in the background. What does it mean to be a dirtbag? I [...]
Time To Wake Up My Inner Dirtbag – by Meagan Sims
“I am going to Papua New Guinea. I am going to hike the Kokoda Trail.” Saying the words out loud was frightening enough. [...]
Losing the Dirt from the Bag – by Ethan Brown
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 [...]
A Run in the Woods: How I Came to Be a Trail Runner – by Julie Blanda
The day was overcast and a little chilly, but it was dry and there was no wind. It was a perfect day for the [...]
Running in the Shadows of Giants: A Woodside 50K Race Report by Michelle Evans
We awoke with a start to three synchronized alarms sounding off harmoniously. After a night of touring around San Francisco, sampling beer and [...]
A Dirtbag’s Journey To Urique by Dan Crouse
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 [...]
A Scottish Dirtbag Tale by Graham Kelly
I grew up in Scotland during the darkest of the Thatcher years, which started in 1979 and sadly continued until 1990. It was [...]
A Dirtbag Was Born: The Day I Knew by Toni Tomasello
Dirt Bag Self-Gratification – noun - The feeling of tired achy legs, seeing the beauty in the dirt under ones finger nails and the scent [...]
What Defines The Word “Dirtbag”?
Dirtbag Runners Crista Scott, Cat Bradley, Sean Garbutt and Tyler Clemens in Bryce Canyon, Utah. (Photo Credit: Molly Nugent) With the start of Dirtbag [...]
The Online Store is Now Open!
Dirtbags! The online store is NOW OPEN! In honor of Thanksgiving and Black Friday, all orders submitted by Sunday evening will get a free beer [...]
A European Dirtbag’s Eight-Month Road-Trip
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 [...]
Inside the Rock: Canyon de Chelly Ultramarathon
Written by Dirtbag Runner Michelle Evans. Canyon de Chelly: a Spanish borrowing of the Navajo word Tséyiʼ: "inside the rock." The dawn of a [...]
Dirtbags in the Desert – Crewing Through Hell
[This post was originally written by Dirtbag Runner Chris Clemens on his blog, ChrisTarzanClemens.com] "What are you doing in July?" That's how it all started. [...]
What’s it Like To Quit Your Job and Travel?
[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 [...]
10 Signs You’re A Dirtbag Trail Runner
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 [...]