Trail Running Podcast Directory

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[Editor’s Note: Do you know about a great podcast for trail runners that’s not on our list? Let us know!]

Fifteen years after Apple launched 3000 free podcasts on iTunes, there are now over 700,000 active podcasts and over 55% of Americans have listened to a podcast. Trail runners are no exception to this trend. In fact, two of the earliest – UltraRunnerPodcast and Trail Runner Nation are almost a decade old while 20 of the podcasts listed below were started in 2020.

To help you stay connected with the latest news, personalities and trends in our sport, we’ve created the following directory of over 80 trail running podcasts (in alphabetical order) with links to some of our favorite episodes:

2 Black Runners – Join Aaron & Joshua Potts every Tuesday for the most recent running news, insightful interviews, their perspective of the running world as 2 Black Runners, and much more!
Host(s): Aaron and Joshua Potts
First Episode: April 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.
Our Favorite Episodes:

33Fuel — These podcasts cover everything from race pace to immune function and protein requirements to mental toughness and everything in between. If you’re an athlete looking to raise their game, this podcast is for you.
Host(s): Warren Pole
First Episode: May 2018
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Zach Bitter, Damian Hall, Anna-Marie Watson
Our Favorite Episodes:

The Adventure Jogger – The Adventure Jogger is a podcast hosted by Ryan Ploeckelman that features inspiring interviews with fascinating runners from the front, middle, and back of the pack. Running should be fun, and so should running podcasts.
Host(s): Ryan Ploeckelman
First Episode: May 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Podcast Republic and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Sally McRae, Coree Woltering, Mike McKnight, Zach Miller and Maggie Guterl.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Ali On the Run – Every week on the Ali on the Run Show, I talk with inspiring people who lead interesting lives on the run and beyond. Whether you’re on the run toward something great or away from something that’s holding you back, join me on this never-ending adventure, and let’s all pick up the pace together.
Host(s): Alison Feller
First Episode: February 2017
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Amanda Basham.
Our Favorite Episodes:

At the Checkpoint — At The Checkpoint’ Podcast is the place to be for Mountain, Trail and Coastal Running interviews. Just like a Checkpoint in a race these Podcasts are bite sized. The Runners,The Pioneers and not forgetting the Mavericks of the Endurance World will be amongst the guests on the show.
Host(s): Huw Williams
First Episode: December 2019
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Beth Pascal, John Kelly and Sebastian Batchelor.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Athlinks Podcast — Athlinks is the world’s largest results database with a mission of making it easier for more people to race more often and have more fun in the process. This podcast will feature interviews with athletes around the world as they prepare for events as well as the folks who make and support the products and services that we endurance athletes love and rely on to accomplish our goals.
Host(s): Troy Busot
First Episode: November 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Justin Ricks, Todd Straka, Lindsey and Chris Sachs.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Bad Boy Running – The amazing world of running you didn’t know existed, from a marathon club in San Quentin State Penitentiary to racing 350 miles, unaided with only 8% vision, to setting up a girl’s running club in Afghanistan, reprobates David Hellard and Jody Raynsford bring you the world’s most interesting running stories, its most incredible runners, presented by some of its worst. A funny, light-hearted look at running that’s not afraid to laugh at itself and at you.
Host(s): David Hellard and Jody Raynsford
First Episode: September 2015
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Player FM and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Mira Rai, Mirna Valerio, Camille Herron and Tom Evans.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Big Ass Runner – They entertain and encourage everyday trail runners and ultra trail runners all over the world who are out there getting it done! Whether you’re on a 5K a day streak, training for a race, or even exploring the idea of trail running, They are celebrating you and the amazing trail running community and culture.
Host(s): Jeff Heral and Steven Pritt (@big_ass_runner)
First Episode: 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcast, and Google Podcasts.
Featured Topics: Pack Burro Racing, Aid Stations and Trail Sisters.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Billy Yang Podcast – Join podcaster & filmmaker Billy Yang as he sits down for one-on-one conversations with some of the most prolific and rising athletes, creatives, entrepreneurs and many others on what drives and inspires them.
Host(s): Billy Yang (@BillyYang)
First Episode: November 2017
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbay and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Krissy Moehl, Amanda Basham, Lucy Bartholomew and Ann Trason.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Buckled – Buckled è nato come evento “fuori cartellone” di Destination Santa Trail Fest, un modo di intrattenere il momento pre-cena dei partecipanti dato che avevo la fortuna di avere a disposizione Davide Grazielli e Francesco Gentilucci, due che sul mondo ultra hanno molto da dire. Avevamo deciso di registrarci senza grosse aspettative e di farlo sembrare una cosa vera, con un nome, un logo, una byline, anche se non c’era ancora nulla. Ci sembrava un’idea divertente.
Host(s): Alessandro Locatelli
First Episode: July 2019
Country of Origin: Italy
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Michele Graglia, Luca Ambrosini and Francesca Pretto.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Chasing Cutoffs – Chasing Cutoffs amplifies the stories of back of the pack trail and ultra runners. Making fast friends with slow strangers.
Host(s): Ben Mead
First Episode: April 2022
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Rebecca Roehm, Ash Kniffen and Helgi Olafson.
Our Favorite Episodes:

  • Next Level w/ Helgi Olafson
  • Race In Pieces Vol. 2: 2022 Gorge Waterfalls 100k w/ Ash Kniffen
  • “Slow is GO!” w/ Rebecca Roehm

CITIUS MAG Podcast – A weekly podcast from CITIUSMAG.com hosted by Chris Chavez. Whether it’s athletes, coaches, agents, writers or other interesting figures from running culture, we sit down for a laid back chat on the latest happenings in the sport.
Host(s): Chris Chavez
First Episode: February 2017
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Grayson Murphy, Jim Walmsley, Jamil Coury and Michael Wardian.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Coffee and a Mike – I want people to find my podcast humorous, informative, and most important fun. To provide a short escape for people to check out of their busy life.
Host(s): Michael Farris
First Episode: September 2018
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Ashley Brasovan, Tyler Andrews, Nicole Bitter, Patrick Reagan, Hayley Pollack and Lauren Coury.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Cultra Trail Running – A weekly podcast sharing the unique perspectives of the North East, Beast Coast Ultra running scene.
Host(s): Art Byram
First Episode: 2018
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Cole Crosby, Ben Nephew, Samantha LeBlanc and Ian Golden.
Our Favorite Episodes:

The Dig Deep Podcast – Hosted by CHASKIS’s founder, Hugo Mendez, The Dig Deep Podcast Powered by CHASKIS is a weekly show that features inspiring people from different backgrounds (from professional athletes, to every day athletes to entrepreneurs) who share something in common: they know how to dig deep to be the best that they can be.
Host(s): Hugo Mendez
First Episode: February 2018
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website and Stitcher.
Featured Trail Runners: Addie Bracy and Corey Conner.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Dirt Church Radio (DCR) – Trail running talk and banter, delving deep to gain insight and inspiration from interesting runners in New Zealand, Australia and the world.
Host(s): Matt Rayment and Eugene Bingham
First Episode: July 2018
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Mirna Valerio, Peter Maksimow, Zach Miller and Camille Herron.
Our Favorite Episodes:

The Dirt Trail Running Podcast – All trail talk, all the time! Our goal is to introduce people, help us all connect with one another, and inspire each other to run and have fun!
Host(s): Michele Hartwig
First Episode: September 2019
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Podcast Republic, Spotify, Libsyn, Stitcher and YouTube.
Featured Trail Runners: Juan Moran, Zach Bitter, Coree Woltering, Catra Corbett.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Dizruns Podcast – I talk with a variety of runners about running, life, and everything in between.
Host(s): Denny “Diz” Kahne
First Episode: July 2014
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Soundcloud and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Michael Wardian, Ian Sharman, Golden Harper, Tayte Pollmann and Sage Canaday.
Our Favorite Episodes:

DNF Podcast – DNF is a deep dive into the lives of trail runners that explores how failure fuels success and makes us who we are. Each episode is an exploration of life’s challenges, and how embracing the hard parts of life make us better humans and runners.
Host(s): Zoe Rom
First Episode: January 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, Soundcloud and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Cat Bradley, David Roche, Katie Arnold
Our Favorite Episodes:

Eat Clean, Run Dirty – Running dirty and taking chances.
Host(s): Jessica Vandenbush
First Episode: October 2015
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Cody Reed, Sabrina Stanley and Andy Jones Wilkins.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Eat Half, Walk Double – This show chronicles my four decades in endurance sports as a coach, race director, and athlete told through the stories of the important, influential, and interesting people I’ve met along the way.
Host(s): Chris Dunn
First Episode: April 2022
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Josh Ferenc, Marcy Schwam and Paul Kirsch.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Fastest Known Time Podcast – Coming to you every Friday: interviews with FKT-setters and other athletes in the world of Fastest Known Times.
Host(s): Buzz Burrell
First Episode: 2018
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcast, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Zoe Rom, Tony Krupicka and Jared Campbell.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Final Surge Podcast – We are excited to bring you podcast interviews from some of the brightest in the running, triathlon and endurance industry. We’ll touch on a variety of topics about training, injury prevention, racing, nutrition and much more!
Host(s): Dean Ouellette
First Episode: June 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Camille Herron, Addie Bracy and Zach Bitter.
Our Favorite Episodes:

For the Long Run – Exploring the why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated.
Host(s): Jonathan Levitt
First Episode: February 2019
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Apple Podcast, Spotify, Anchor fm, Listen Notes, and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Amelia Boone, Hillary Allen, Hayden Hawks, Keely Henninger and Stephanie Howe.
Our Favorite Episodes:

The Freetrail Podcast – Professional ultrarunner, Dylan Bowman, brings conversations with a wide-ranging cohort of guests, covering ultrarunning, sports, business, and the outdoor industry.
Host(s): Dylan Bowman
First Episode: November 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Hayden Hawks, Adam Peterman, Kilian Jornet, Katie Asmuth, Nienke Brinkman, Hillary Allen and Camille Herron.
Our Favorite Episodes:

  • Episode 75: Courtney Dauwalter | Hardrock & UTMB Recap
  • Episode 73: Anton Krupicka | Rising Star in Trail Running
  • Episode 54: Lucy Bartholomew | New Level, New Devil

Ginger Runner LIVE – Ginger Runner LIVE is a weekly talk show where The Ginger Runner (Ethan Newberry) talks about all things racing, training & beer. The goal is to inspire you to get out there and train hard, race harder and party hardest!
Host(s): Ethan Newberry (@TheGingerRunner) and @milelong_legs.
First Episode: February 2014
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcast, Stitcher, YouTube and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Zach Miller, Sally McRae and Sage Canaday.
Our Favorite Episodes:

The Growth Equation Podcast – Performance coaches and bestselling authors Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness host a podcast on peak performance and well-being that is different than all others. Instead of focusing on “hacks” or nonsense bro-science they delve deep into what actually works—according to years of science, wisdom, and the experiences of the world’s best.
Host(s): Steve Magness (@SteveMagness) and Brad Stulberg
First Episode: April 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Amelia Boone
Our Favorite Episodes:

Hiker Jam Podcast —Hiker Jam talks to founders of outdoor businesses, noteworthy hikers, shares lightweight tips and tricks from the trail, new gear and more.
Host(s): Chris Cage
First Episode: October 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website and Apple Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Karl Meltzer
Our Favorite Episodes:

I’ll Have Another With Lindsey Hein Podcast – I’ll Have Another with Lindsey Hein is a place for conversations that leave you feeling inspired and refreshed. During each episode, Lindsey will talk with everyday runners, elite runners, Olympians, World Record Holders and everyone in between.
Host(s): Lindsey Hein (@LindseyHein)
First Episode: April 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Chris McDougall, Brittany Charboneau, Courtney Dauwalter, Scott Jurek and Jim Walmsley.
Our Favorite Episodes:

ITRA Trail Talk – Hosted by French ultra-runner Mathieu Blanchard, Hong Kong’s Wong Ho Chung and Jeff Campbell a Canadian Trail runner based in Hong Kong.
First Episode: July 2022
Country of Origin: France
Where to listen: YouTube and Spotify

Just Athletics Podcast – To provide opportunities for growth and leadership through community, a shared belief of trusting the process, and loving the journey.
Host(s): Chris Johnson and Josh Rowe
First Episode: 2018
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Melody Fairchild
Our Favorite Episodes:

KoopCast: Ultra Training Banter – Coach Jason Koop covers training, nutrition and recent happenings in the ultramarathon world.
Host(s): Jason Koop (@JasonKoop)
First Episode: December 2019
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Joseph Gray, Stephanie Howe, Karl Meltzer and Jackson Brill.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Laugh & Run Podcast – Comedian and trail runner Tommy McClellan and Josh Hibbs discuss current trends in running and comedy. Sometimes they even interview interesting people!
Host(s): Tommy McClellan and Josh Hibbs
First Episode: August 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: David Kilgore, Mike Wardian and Liz Miele.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Martha Runs the World Podcast – A podcast with an honest and open look at running, fitness and all things health-related with a bit of humor thrown in.
Host(s): Martha Hughes
First Episode: January 2019
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Radio Public, Spotify and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Coree Aussem Woltering and Kyle Robidoux.
Our Favorite Episodes:

The Mile 99 Interview Series – The Mile 99 Interview Series is the brainchild of Auburn, California area ultrarunners as a way to keep the Western States 100 Mile community in touch and share each other’s knowledge during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re always interested to find some great insights and stories from all of the incredible ultrarunners in this area and in the sport as a whole!
Host(s): Greg Larkin, Mike Turner and Jessica Harris.
First Episode: May 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Craig Thornley, Bob Shebest and Bob Crowley.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Mile High Endurance Podcast – The Mile High Endurance Podcast is recorded in Denver, Colorado. 55 miles to the north is the triathlon ‘Mecca’ of Boulder, home of some of the most prominent pros in triathlon and related sports.
Host(s): Rich Soares and Bill Plock
First Episode: March 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. ‎
Featured Trail Runners: Andrew Simmons, Clare Gallagher and John Lacroix.
Our Favorite Episodes:

The Morning Shakeout – Informed commentary, engaging interviews, and smart curation about running and other worthwhile topics, intentionally conversational in its tone. Delivered to your inbox first thing every Tuesday morning.
Host(s): Mario Fraioli
First Episode: November 2015
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Kilian Jornet, Sally McRae and Fernando Cabada.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Mountain Outpost Podcast — Listen to conversations on mountain sports and trail running by hosts of the Mountain Outpost Youtube channel Jamil Coury and Schuyler Hall.
Host(s): Jamil Coury and Schuyler Hall
First Episode: December 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: YouTube
Our Favorite Episodes:

The Mountain Running Pod – Informative, amusing and joined by a plethora of guests, your hosts, British international mountain and trail runners Seb Batchelor and Rob ‘Sinco’ Sinclair, discuss the world of mountain running and sports performance.
Host(s): Sebastian Batchelor and Rob Sinco
First Episode: August 2020
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Where to Listen: Anchorfm, Spotify and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Jacob Adkin and Zak Hanna .
Our Favorite Episodes:

The MR Running Pains Podcast – With 30 years running experience and 20 years of coaching experience, this Podcast is designed to help us learn more about our sport. I’ll share my knowledge and that of others who can give us insights into improving not only our running, but our lives.
Host(s): Aaron Saft
First Episode: March 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Podbean, Player fm and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Kyle Robidoux, Terry Chiplin and Michele Hartwig.
Our Favorite Episodes:

The Natural Running Network – Straight talk and expert advice for endurance athletes. Obstacle racing, trail running, road running, we cover it all.
Host(s): Richard Diaz
First Episode: February 2015
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Charlie Engle and Nicole Mericle.
Our Favorite Episodes:

One Step Above – Short 20-30 minute discussions to provide insight on how we can always be one step above the competition.
Host(s): Mike McKnight
First Episode: August 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor fm and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Jeff Browning, Maggie Guterl and Brain Beckstead.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Pace the Nation – Hosts Chris Farley, William E. Docs and Joanna E. Russo talk about all things through a runner’s lens.
Host(s): Chris Farley, William E. Docs and Joanna E. Russo
First Episode: April 2015
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Michael Wardian, Brittany Charboneau, Mira Rai and Golden Harper.
Our Favorite Episodes:

The Pain Cave – The Pain Cave is a free-flowing conversation with a wide variety of guests from the worlds of running and exercise science. We talk about physiology, sports science, politics, music, beer, and occasionally running.
Host(s): Jason Friedman
First Episode: October 2017
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Megan Roche, Zoe Rom and Michael Wardian.
Our Favorite Episodes:

The Physical Performance Show – This podcast exists to inspire people to achieve their physical best performance through candid interviews with the world’s best and most inspiring physical performers. The show’s host Physiotherapist, Best selling Author, and accomplished athlete Brad Beer delves into how top physical performers achieve success and the highs and lows of the journey in getting there.
Host(s): Brad Beer
First Episode: April 2016
Country of Origin: Australia
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Camille Herron, Lucy Bartholomew, Tom Evans, Michael Wardian and Ryan Sandes.
Our Favorite Episodes:

PodiumRunner Endurance Podcast – Practical advice from endurance runners, coaches and sports scientists with a marathon/ultra/trail focus.
Host(s): Ian Sharman
First Episode: May 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Courtney Dauwalter, Michael Wardian and Kara Goucher.
Our Favorite Episodes:

PodiumRunner Kicksology Podcast – Welcome to the Kicksology podcast, an online discussion all about running shoes, hosted by journalist and running shoe expert Brian Metzler. In each episode, Metzler engages shoe designers, entrepreneurs, shoe company executives, retailers, athletes and physical therapists to talk about the evolution of running shoes, new shoe launches, breakthrough technologies, the biomechanics of running and everything running-shoe related.
Host(s): Brian Metzler
First Episode: June 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Chris McDougall
Our Favorite Episodes:

Radio Trail (in Spanish) – Mountain running and outdoor sports the world over, in Spanish: From the Pyrenees to the Rockies. Gear reviews, top runner interviews and live race coverage.
Host(s): Sergio Mayayo.
First Episode: 2019
Country of Origin: Spain
Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Kilian Jornet, Pau Capell, Pere Aurell, Ragna Debats and Sheila Aviles.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Rambling Runner — A podcast about dedicated and motivated amateur runners who are working hard to get better and achieving inspirational results.
Host(s): Matt Chittim
First Episode: July 2017
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: David and Megan Roche, Zoe Rom.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Road Dog Podcast – Adventure outside with Luis Escobar, trail running legend, race director, running mentor and photographer, as he converses with athletes and public figures about all things extreme sports. We’ll cover everything from sell-out trail races to the most unknown ultra-running adventures around the globe, swing over into the world of rock climbing, and dive into mountain biking, triathlons and more.
Host(s): Luis Escobar and Kevin Lyons
First Episode: January 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: “Barefoot” Ted McDonald, Peter Maksimow, Sage Canaday and Kim Strom.
Our Favorite Episodes:

RunATL Podcast — The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Co-Founder/Owner, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. It is the goal to Inform, Inspire, Empower, & Encourage listeners by sharing stories, events, and everything fitness related in and around our community.
Host(s): Mike Cosentino and Dave Martinez
First Episode: May 2017
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Sound Cloud and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Brittany Charboneau and Mirna Valerio.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Run Free Training Podcast – The Run Free podcast is part of Run Free’s holistic approach to personal run coaching where I (Ryan) walk with listeners through how to hone their inner game knowing that what we believe and think will ultimately be manifested in our running performances. The Run Free podcast is for anyone looking to grow in their mental strength, resolve, and ability to push themselves to the next level.
Host(s): Ryan Hall
First Episode: March 2019
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Radio Public and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Ryan Hall
Our Favorite Episodes:

Run Hard Mom Hard – Presented by Treeline Journal. We’re looking at the ins and outs of what it takes to be a mother who runs ultra marathons. We’ll dive into the challenges mothers face while training and racing ultras. We hope to be an encouragement to women who are balancing life with kids and all the miles. It’s not easy, but women keep showing up again and again to run, take care of themselves, and show this sport new levels of strength and grit.
Host(s): Nikki Parnell and Stef Wenninger
First Episode: March 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Listen Notes and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Sabrina Little, Lindsey Ulrich and Amy Clark.
Our Favorite Episodes:

The Running for Real Podcast – Join former International Runner for Great Britain, Tina Muir as she interviews psychologists, athletes, dietitians, authors, coaches, and runners just like you. Beyond fleeting motivation, each interviewee shares real experiences and struggles, along with practical tips to inspire any runner to be their best.
Host(s): Tina Muir
First Episode: April 2017
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Meghan Hicks, Camille Herron, Courtney Dauwalter and Anna Frost.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Run Matters – The Run Matters Podcast was created to discuss the challenges of change in the sport of running.
Host(s): Neil Schwartz and Mark Sullivan
First Episode: October 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and Google Podcasts.
Our Favorite Episode: Chris Farley, Pacers Running
Our Favorite Episodes:

Run the Riot Podcast – Run The Riot Podcast is a podcast dedicated to ultra endurance athletes, their mindset, methods, and accomplishments.
Host(s): David TheRiot
First Episode: October 2019
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Sally McRae, John Ellis and Jeff Browning.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Running on Om Podcast – The Running On Om (ROO) podcast began in 2013 when Julia Hanlon, creator and host, embarked on a journey to explore connections of the mind, body and spirit. ROO strives to empower, inspire, and uplift all who listen to these powerful stories, all the while elevating the women who share them.
Host(s): Julia Hanlon
First Episode: July 2013
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Nicholas Combs, Abby Levene, Clare Gallagher and Zach Miller.
Our Favorite Episodes:

The Running Public – We take running knowledge, theory, and training specifics and present it at a light hearted and digestible level. Most running podcasts lean heavily towards banter or err on the bland side with training specifics- our aim is to entertain but also educate in a relatable, fun, and easy going manner for the everyday runner to the world class athlete!”
Host(s): Kirk Dewindt and Brakken Kraker
First Episode: January 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Ryan Woods and Nicole Mericle.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Running Rivals – Three professional runners talk about all things running news and share good laughs and insight.
Host(s): Rory Linkletter, Nick Hauger and Matthew Baxter
First Episode: February 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Jim Walmsely, Joseph Gray and Grayson Murphy.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Running Things – Conversations and stories from the culture of running by the TEMPO Journal team.
Host(s): Riley Wolff
First Episode: March 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: David Laney
Our Favorite Episodes:

Running Through It – Running Through it is about the art of running but it’s also about so much more than running. Join me as I discuss my coaching philosophies, my life philosophies, the sport of track and field, and genuinely dissect the intersection of all three.
Host(s): Justin Horneker
First Episode: September 2017
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Coree Woltering and Camille Herron.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Science of Running – Coaches Steve Magness and Jon Marcus team up to bring you an insider’s view on coaching.They hope to bring a mixture of science, old-fashioned wisdom, and a touch of philosophy to help understand the process of coaching and maximizing endurance performance.
Host(s): Steve Magness and Jon Marcus
First Episode: January 2015
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Player fm and Google Podcasts.
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Science of Ultra – For endurance athletes who want to do more than improve race performance. Learn how to eat, sleep, think, and move better. Become your ultra best!
Host(s): Shawn Bearden
First Episode: September 2015
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Cody Lind, Megan and David Roche, Krissy Moehl and Ian Sharman.
Our Favorite Episodes:

ShayrdAir Podcast – ShayrdAir is an outdoor fitness platform that virtually connects trainers and athletes who love the outdoors. On the ShayrdAir podcast, we tell the stories of our trainers as well as those of other professional athletes and experts in health, nutrition, and wellness to equip you with some of the knowledge you need to reach your outdoor goals.
Host(s): Tim Donovan
First Episode: November 2019
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website and YouTube.
Featured Trail Runners: Max King
Our Favorite Episodes:

Some Work, All Play Podcast — One to five topics, lots of love and enthusiasm and science, sometimes about running. With Megan Roche, M.D. and David Roche and maybe some appearances by Addie dog!
Host(s): Megan and David Roche.
First Episode: June 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Southeastern Trail Runner Podcast – SETR covers the people, races and trails of the Southeast United States trail and ultra running scene.
Host(s): Shannon Bryan and Clinton Lewis.
First Episode: November 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Podbean and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Hillary Allen, Karl Meltzer and Clare Gallagher.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Stokely – A creative endeavor to ensure we continue to connect, listen, learn and evolve through the Art of Conversation.If you align to our purpose and want to share the stoke, please find our links below, or please work on sparking up a conversation in your own life.
Host(s): Majell Backhausen
First Episode: February 2020
Country of Origin: Australia
Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Dylan Bowman, Lucy Bartholomew, Ryan Sandes, Jill Wheatley and Dakota Jones.
Featured Episodes:

The Strength Running Podcast – A recommended podcast from Runner’s World, PodiumRunner, and many others, the Strength Running Podcast is often the #1 running podcast in the United States. The show will bring you conversations about running with leading experts about how to prevent injuries, improve your performance, get stronger, and develop mental toughness.
Host(s): Jason Fitzgerald
First Episode: October 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Max King, Peter Maksimow, and Anna Mae Flynn.
Our Favorite Episodes:

The Sub Hub – Your hub for all things sub-ultra mountain and trail running.
Host(s): Dani Moreno and Emkay Sullivan
First Episode: February 2023
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Kimber Mattox.

Talk Ultra – Talking your legs off! An ultra running podcast bringing you news, reviews and interviews from around the ultra world.
Host(s): Ian Corless (@TalkUltra)
First Episode: January 2012
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Kilian Jornet, Ryan Sandes, Anna Frost, Scott Jurek and Ellie Greenwood.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Ten Junk Miles – Join us for lighthearted conversation by trail, road, and ultra runners about their lives as runners and the issues that are interesting or important to them.
Host(s): Scott Kummer, Holly Lindroth, Rachel Ingel, Adam Benkers and Samantha Turco.
First Episode: March 2015
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Patrick Sweeney, Bryon Powell, Meghan Hicks and Gina Lucrezi.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Texas Devil Running Talk Show — We talk to runners all over the state of Texas, whether its elite runners, ultra-marathons or anything in the Texas running scene. We get to learn their stories, running secrets, and what their life is like with running. Join us every Saturday for the show.
Host(s): Briston Rains
First Episode: September 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Ryan Miller, Rob Goyen and Ed Shelton.
Our Favorite Episodes:

The Tortoise and the Hair – Tortoise and the Hare Podcast is an ultrarunning podcast based in Savannah, Georgia. Co-hosts: Mike Nadeau and Patrick Reagan.
Host(s): Patrick Reagan and Mike Nadeau
First Episode: November 2019
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Karl Meltzer, Anna Mae Flynn and Aaron Saft.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Trail Life Podcast – The Trail Life Podcast focuses on all things trail running and training for trail races. Created by trail runners for trail runners.
Host(s): Jeff Stoner
First Episode: August 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Nancy Hobbs, David and Megan Roche, and Hector Rodriquez.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Trail Runner Nation (TRN) – Trail Runner Nation is a gathering place for runners: lovers of trail and ultra-running. We produce podcasts with experts in the field of performance, nutrition, fitness, running, phycology, trail running culture, etc. to help the listener take their performance to the next level.
Host(s): Scott Warr and Don Freeman
First Episode: November 2011
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Stephanie Howe, Ellie Greenwood, Karl Meltzer, Sally McRae and Courtney Dauwalter.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Trail Running Ireland — Trail Running Ireland is a podcast for the Trail and Mountain Running Community in Ireland. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB and EcoTrail Wicklow Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 time Irish International Mountain Runner.
Host(s): Eoin Flynn
First Episode: April 2020
Country of Origin: Ireland
Where to Listen: Website, Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Zak Hanna, Paddy O´Leary, John Lenihan, Laura O´Driscoll.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Trail Running Women – The women of the trails share their stories about running, racing, and life. These badass ladies from around the globe get honest about everything from competing, motherhood, and trying to have it all.
Host(s): Hilary Spires
First Episode: October 2019
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Brittany Charboneau, Anne-Marie Madden and Hailey Van Dyk.
Our Favorite Episodes:

The Trailhead Podcast – Buzz Burrell and Corrine Malcolm team up to bring you a lively mix of trail topics, stories, and real runner questions. Whether you’re an experienced ultrarunner or “trail curious” and just getting started in the sport, start your run with UltraSignup — and meet us at The Trailhead!
Host(s): Buzz Burrell and Corrine Malcolm
First Episode: September 2022
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.
Our Favorite Episodes:

The Training for Ultra Podcast – Weekly inspiration to get you out the door to run! Mix of elite interviews with mid to back of the pack runners who inspire.
Host(s): Rob Steger
First Episode: July 2017
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Matt Daniels, Scott Jurek and Dani Moreno.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Ultra Ladies Podcast – Welcome to the Ultra Ladies Podcast! Whether you’re new to trail running, or a seasoned ultra running athlete, we strive to educate, and support more people in the sport.
Host(s): Nancy Shura-Dervin & Sarah Ter Har
First Episode: 2022
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Katie Asmuth, Kylie Aldaz and Rose O’Neill.

Ultrarunner Podcast (URP) – URP was created in early-2011 for and by people who are passionate about mountain/ultra/trail running. Whether you’re just starting your journey past 26.2 or you’re a dirty veteran, we’ve got fun and info to share.
Host(s): Eric Schranz (@UltraRunnerPod)
First Episode: 2011
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Grayson Murphy, Hayden Hawks and Meredith Edwards.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Ultrarunning History Podcast and Stories – Host Davy Crockett shares discoveries about ultrarunning history. Podcast episodes come out about twice a month.
Host(s): Davy Crockett
First Episode: July 2018
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, YouTube, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Marcy Shwam, Ruth Anderson and Arthur Newton.
Our Favorite Episodes:

UltraRunning Magazine Podcast – The UltraRunning Magazine Podcast brings listeners in-depth conversations with elite ultrarunners, coaches, medical professionals, race directors and more who cover any and all topics in the world of ultrarunning.
Host(s): Amy Clark
First Episode: July 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Gary Cantrell (Lazarus Lake), Dr. Tracy Hoeg and Erika Hoagland.
Our Favorite Episodes:

The Ultra Stories Podcast – Ultra Stories is brought to you by The Human Potential Running Series, Colorado’s largest series of ultra marathons. Ultra Stories strives to tell the stories that we get to share on the trails while running together, but don’t get to hear in our everyday lives.
Host(s): John Lacroix
First Episode: November 2017
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Mirna Valerio and Andy Jones-Wilkins.
Our Favorite Episodes:

We Run This – A podcast about the running life – the good, the bad, and the painful.
Host(s): Nick Dimengo and Chris Illuminati.
First Episode: June 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts, Anchor fm, Spotify, Radio Public and Google Podcasts.
Our Favorite Episodes:

The Pyllars Podcast with Dylan Bowman – Professional ultrarunner, Dylan Bowman, brings conversations with a wide-ranging cohort of guests, covering ultrarunning, sports, business, and the outdoor industry.
Host(s): Dylan Bowman
First Episode: December 2019
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Hayden Hawks, Rachel Drake, Stephanie Howe and Joseph Gray.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Wild Ginger Running – Hi, I’m Claire from Wild Ginger Running, the trail & ultra running YouTube channel. This is the podcast version of my live athlete and expert interviews which air every Wednesday night at 6:30 PM (United Kingdom time).
Host(s): Claire Maxted
First Episode: April 2020 (July 2017 for YouTube Interviews)
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Rickey Gates, Ruth Croft and Ellie Greenwood.
Our Favorite Episodes:

Women of Distance – A podcast about the women of mountain, trail, ultra and road running worlds.
Host(s): Devon Yanko and Alison Naney
First Episode: March 2021
Country of Origin: United States
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher.
Featured Trail Runners: Amelia Boone, Krissy Moehl, Yiou Wang
Our Favorite Episodes:

XTERRA Podcast – Hosted by five-time off-road triathlon world champion Lesley Paterson and her husband Dr. Simon Marshall, the XTERRA podcast explores the stories and science behind the quest to Live More. XTERRA Podcasts feature guests who live, work, and play off the beaten path, share first-person accounts of epic outdoor adventures, and provide valuable tips from industry leaders in the physical and mental health industries.
Host(s): Lesley Paterson and Dr. Simon Marshall
First Episode: March 2020
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Where to Listen: Website, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.
Featured Trail Runners: Ray Zahab
Our Favorite Episodes:

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