Trail Running Highlights: July 27, 2026
Global stars shine in various trail races, setting new records and showcasing impressive performances.
Lauren Gregory dominated the women’s race at the Speedgoat by UTMB – Snowbird Resort, Utah 50k, finishing in 5:56. She became the second woman to run sub-6 hours on the course, finishing sixth overall. Mason Coppi won the men’s race in 5:15, with Anthony Williams and Cam Smith following closely behind.
At the Never Summer 100k in Gould, Colorado, Liv Taber led the women’s race, finishing in 13:18. Evan Christopherson won the men’s race in 11:51, setting a new course record. Both races saw strong local competition, with podiums filled by runners from nearby Fort Collins. Follow more trail news from Runner World.
In the Never Summer 60k, Eva Keohane set a new course record with a time of 6:42. Lucy Bartholomew and Imogen Ainsworth also broke the old course record, finishing second and third, respectively. Eli Hemming won the men’s race in 5:27, setting a new course record as well. Related: Trail Runners Face Race Cancellations Amid Unpredictable Weather.
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