HASHERS: “The Drinking Club With A Running Problem”
Written by DBR Ambassador Gary Davidson 'Runs' WHAT A HASHRUN IS NOT: A Hashrun is not a race. Although many Hashers run races, Hashing could [...]
How I Became a Runner
Written by DBR Ambassador Matty Berube, as adopted from Matty's personal blog. If you had asked me two years ago if I wanted to go [...]
When the Mind Runs Wild: Thoughts During an Ultramarathon
Ever wonder what goes through the mind during a 100-miler? Now you've got some insight.
Dirtbag Profiles: 7 Originals Worth Knowing
Written by DBR Ambassador Stephanie Dar In recent years, the concept of “dirtbagging” has evolved to encompass a broad spectrum of individuals, ranging from those who [...]
Trail Tips for the Newbie Runner
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? [...]
A Dirtbag’s Reasons to Rally for Public Lands
Our public lands might need us, but we need them too.
99 Days on the Te Araroa Trail
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 [...]
2016 Dirtbag Gift Guide for the Holidays
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 [...]
A River Runs Through It…and So Do I
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 [...]
DBR Ambassadors & Teams: Weekly Update 5/26/16
As the Dirtbag Runners community continues to grow, we thought it would be fun to shine a spotlight on our Ambassadors and local team members. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
From Materialistic Citygirl To A Less-Is-More Outdoor Trail-Running Dirtbag – by Mirka Markkula
" I just want the simplethings..." - Miquel Yes, he sums up what I want these days more and more. It's funny where I 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]