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This fall, Royal Robbins returns to its Yosemite roots with a collection celebrating craftsmanship, natural performance, and timeless style. The Fall 2026 line offers versatility and performance while paying homage to the adventurous spirit of the brand’s founders, Liz and Royal Robbins.

Find out who made the newest installment of the Men's Watch List for The Bowerman in 2026!

Here’s who made Update #2 for The Bowerman’s 2026 Women’s Watch List!

Find out who qualified for the 2026 NCAA DI Indoor Track & Field Championships!

We've reached Indoor Checkpoint No. 6 of the USTFCCCA TFRI!

Here are the M-F Athletic National Athletes of the Week for March 2, 2026!

Find out what happened during Conference Championships Weekend.

Here are the Regional Athletes & Coaches of the Year for the 2026 NAIA Indoor Track & Field season!

Established in 2002, Astral designs high-performance wilderness equipment created in the least toxic, lowest impact ways. Built on decades of experience and experimentation, Astral has assembled athletes, artists, and craftspeople to build the cleanest, most beautiful, and highest performing gear. Astral has significantly reduced toxic PVC foam from the PFD industry, invented breathable life jackets, won awards for their paradigm-changing footwear designs, and developed the stickiest rubber ever worn on wet rock. In 2024, Astral launched its first line of HempTech™ apparel, utilizing Nature’s highest performing fiber that is naturally breathable, odor resistant, durable and cooling in warm weather, while protecting the maximum amount of soil and water. Visit www.astraldesigns.com for more information.

Find out who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sunday, June 7.

HEAD is a leading global manufacturer of premium sports equipment, specializing in skiing, snowboarding, and related winter sports, as well as racquet sports, swimming, and diving. Founded in 1950 by engineer Howard Head, the company introduced revolutionary ski design with its Head Standard model — combining metal and wood to create skis that are more maneuverable, durable, and high-performance. HEAD continues to innovate through its product lines for freeride, all-mountain, junior, and luxury performance, pushing technical boundaries while delivering an exceptional experience to athletes and outdoor lovers around the world.

Established in 1862, Mammut stands as a global leader in providing high-quality products and unique experiences for mountain sports enthusiasts. With over 160 years of heritage, this Swiss-based premium brand is a hallmark of safety and innovation. Mammut's offerings, known for their functionality, responsible performance and contemporary design, make it one of the most comprehensive suppliers in the outdoor industry. The brand's extensive range includes hardware, footwear, and apparel, catering to a wide spectrum of activities. As of 2024, Mammut Sports Group AG operates in around 40 countries and employs approximately 800 people, continuing to forge a legacy of excellence and adventure. Learn more on Mammut's website and join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and Twit ter at @MammutNA and @MammutNorthAmerica.

In a move to deepen its connection to local running communities, shape training programs, collaborate with the merchandising team and guide brand partnerships nationwide, Fleet Feet recently named Olympian Jenny Simpson as its first chief running...

“2025 is a hard year to summarize.” That’s how the recently released “Race Trends Annual Industry Report” from RunSignup begins and what follows are 100 pages of facts, figures and explanations that paint a detailed...

Stephanie Pereira da Silva never intended to enter the running retail game, let alone build a multi-layered business pushing the boundaries of traditional run specialty. The creation of Fusion Footwear, in fact, is the result of a 20-year...

A new year breeds familiar energy from run specialty shops, who charged out of The Running Event last December and into 2026 with their characteristic blend of creativity and hustle.  Speed dating – for real On Valentine’s Day, A...

News from the brands that sell to run specialty retail. Brooks Running Delivers Record-Breaking Growth in 2025Brooks Running closed 2025 with record-breaking global revenue, achieving a 16 percent increase year-over-year and extending its track...

In two interesting – but unrelated – recent news items, Track Shack, the Orlando-based specialty running and walking retailer and sports marketing and management company, reported on some of its aggressive moves in early 2026. First, the...

Making an aggressive move into the New England trail running event space, Marathon Sports recently acquired six03 Trail Races and the Cranmore Mountain Race. The company also announced more than $100,000 in total prize money across its New England...

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