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Trail Running
Trail Running
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Trail Running
Trail running is an individual sport where competitors run across terrain that includes mountains, deserts and forests.
Overview
Trail running differs greatly from running in that it is performed on hiking trails that traverse varying terrain like hills, mountains, deserts, and forests; these trails are often inaccessible by road except at the trail head. It is common for trail runners to ascend and descend thousands of miles during a trail run.
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Goal of Trail Running
In competition, the goal of trail running is to finish the race in the shortest amount of time.
Rules of Trail Running
Common distances for trail races range from 5 to 30 kilometers. Each race determines their distance and particular rules regarding the kinds of equipment runners are allowed to carry during the race.
Trail Running Equipment
Trail Running Shoes
Trail Running Safety
Trail races are commonly equipped with aid stations supplying food and beverages every 5 to 10 kilometers. Nevertheless, runners in trail races, particularly longer ones, usually carry their own water and food along the course.
Trail Running Training
While trail running is an individual sport, training is commonly done in small groups. Runners, out of necessity, always carry their own equipment during training runs. Navigational skills are also important during training runs because runners are covering a large, undefined area and veering of course is typical.
States with Active Trail Running Listings
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States with active Trail Running listings
The 5 Most Recently Added Trail Running Listings
ABC Jingle Jog
Listed by ABC
November 11, 2008 at 12:10pm
Valley Crest Half Marathon
Listed by Trail Run Events
October 14, 2008 at 6:44pm
The Grasslands Run
Listed by The Grassland Run
October 6, 2008 at 5:46pm
North Suburban YMCA To Hill And Back
Listed by North Suburban YMCA
September 22, 2008 at 4:33pm
San Dimas 10k Turkey Trot
Listed by Renegade Race Series
September 17, 2008 at 7:17pm
Citations
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trail_running
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