Trail Run Mag Issue #55 Out Now

Issue 55 is packed with the stories that celebrate what trail running is really about: big dreams, wild places, and the grit that ties it all together. We dive deep into the shifting landscape of endurance sports in The Longer The Race, The Closer It Gets, exploring how women are narrowing the gap on the world’s longest, toughest courses. It’s a powerful reminder that success on the trails isn’t just about strength—it’s about resilience, strategy, and the ability to go further when it matters most.

You’ll also meet the runners chasing mad missions across deserts, alpine ridgelines, and New Zealand backyards, including a closer look at the Sandy Point Backyard Ultra where a whole community came together to prove that even flat ground can be the setting for something extraordinary. From epic feats at Beyond the Ultimate’s Desert Ultra to beginner’s first steps into the dirt, the stories in TRM55 cover the full sweep of what it means to run wild.

This edition is also heavy on the gear love, with expert reviews including the latest trail shoes, a bumper shoe review section, and new tech to keep you connected even when you’re well off the grid. Plus, with your subscription, you can score a free Brooks trail hat — because if you’re going to tackle the dirt, you might as well look the part.

Trail Run Magazine 55 is a celebration of community, endurance, and the magic that happens when you get a little bit lost and a whole lot found out there on the trails.

Available now in newsagents across Australia and New Zealand, or grab your copy and subscribe at subscribe.trailrunmag.com.