Best Mountain Running Gear of 2025
Here’s the iRunFar editorial team’s favorite mountain running gear.
Eszter Horanyi
Title: Buyer’s Guide Editor
Location: Planet Earth
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Expertise
- Topics of Expertise: Mountain wandering, bikes
- Amount of Expertise: Over 7 years trail running and 20 years mountain biking. Have fixed lots of commas, hyphens, and general grammatical errors over the years.
Education & Experience
- Education: Bachelor of Arts, Physics, University of Colorado; Masters in Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado; Doctorate in Dirtbaggery
- Years of Professional Experience Relevant to iRunFar: 15 years writing and editing professionally with one year of editing iRunFar Buyer’s Guides.
- Other Relevant Positions: Editor for The Town Bicycle; Editor for Bikepacking Journal
A Word from Eszter Horanyi
I like being outside. My personal interests include trail shuffling, ultra trail shuffling, mountain bikes, packrafts, and burritos.
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2025 Tarawera by UTMB 102k Results: Kiwis Daniel Jones and Ruth Croft Defend Titles
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After over a year of testing, here’s the iRunFar team’s guide to the best fastpacking packs of 2025.
Best Women’s Running Tights of 2025
We tested the best women’s running tights for a variety of conditions and types of runs. Our top picks include options from brands like Patagonia, Montane, Saucony, Tracksmith, and others.
A Conversation With Women’s Backyard Ultra Record Holder, Megan Eckert
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Best Trekking Poles of 2025
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Best Ultralight Tents of 2025
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Best Running Sunglasses of 2025
Here are the iRunFar editorial team’s picks for the best running sunglasses.
Best Recovery Tools for Athletes of 2025
The iRunFar team tested a bunch of recovery tools for athletes and recommends these for your post-workout recovery.
Janice O’Grady: Aging With Excellence
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2024 Old Fort Strong Endurance Festival: Raising Funds for Victims of Hurricane Helene
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2024 IAU 100k World Championships Results: Jumpei Yamaguchi and Floriane Hot Win Gold
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Best Cushioned Running Shoes of 2025
We tested some of the best cushioned road running shoes on the market to find ones that could suit any running style.
Race Directors Called Upon to Petition Against United States Forest Service Hiring Freeze
The nonprofit Runners for Public Lands calls on race directors to sign a petition to stop a hiring freeze on United States Forestry Service seasonal employees, which could have knock-on effects for trail running and racing.
Best Running Shoes of 2025
We round up the best running shoes for a variety of situations, from road to trail to help you choose the best shoe for your needs.
Best Insulated Jackets for Running of 2025
We round up the best insulated jackets to keep you running outside during the coldest winter temperatures.
2024 JFK 50 Mile Results: Rachel Drake and David Sinclair Set Massive Course Records
Results from the 2024 JFK 50 Mile where Rachel Drake and David Sinclair set new women’s and men’s records.
2024 Ultra-Trail Cape Town 100k Results: Hugo Deck and Jazmine Lowther Run to Victory
Hugo Deck of France and Jazmine Lowther of Canada win the 2024 Ultra-Trail Cape Town 100k.
Best Cold Weather Running Gear of 2025
Here’s the best cold weather running gear for staying warm, dry, and happy.
Best Running Headlamps of 2025
If you need a running headlamp, then check out iRunFar’s guide to the best available today.
Best Running Vests of 2025
After comprehensive testing, here’s iRunFar’s guide to the best running vests.
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