Eljay Briss. Melissa Cruz. Tim Ferrar and Kyle Johnson. Scott Kumner. David Jaewon Oh. Felix Mynt. Olumide Olamigoke Jr. Run Rabbit Run. Courtesy of Hobbiton Movie Set Tours.

Welcome to the Wild World of Trail Running ! We're diving deep on the races, training tips, and gear you need to know to get outside off paved roads to run a whole new way. Click here for more stories about the trail explosion.

TRAIL RUNNING OFFERS a huge range of experiences. Want to run far? Events often stretch up to (and beyond) 100 miles. Less focused on distance? There are 5K jaunts, too. Looking to lose yourself in nature? Take your pick from races staged in forested national parks, deserts, and epic coastline vistas.…