Running Blogs

Win $500 By Exploring New Trails with the Mammoth Challenge

Jul 08, 2021 / Meghan Miranda

This summer, get off-the-beaten-path, explore lesser-known trails in Mammoth Lakes and win $500 with the Mammoth Trail Challenge. MORE

Running, Biking & Multi-Sport Races in Mammoth Lakes

Jul 01, 2021 / Shannon Diffner

To get your heart rate pumping, here are some details on races and endurance events in Mammoth Lakes. MORE

Top 10 Alternative Mammoth Lakes Winter Adventures

Dec 05, 2017 / Monica Prelle

Winter adventures in Mammoth Lakes are not limited to skiing and snowboarding on the slopes anymore. MORE

Deena Kastor’s Tips for the Mammoth Half Marathon

May 03, 2017 / Christie Osborne

In preparation for the Mammoth Half Marathon, we caught up with Deena Kastor to talk shop about her vision behind the race, her favorite runs in the area and her tips for preparing for a high altitude race. MORE

One Spring Day: Ski, Bike, and Run

Apr 24, 2016 / Monica Prelle

It’s the most wonderful time of year in Mammoth. The snow up high on the mountain is holding up to the warm days, but still freezing at night and turning into epic corn in the late morning—leaving plenty of time in the afternoon for a bike ride. And if you can find the energy to go for a run in the evening before the sun sets you’ve got yourself the ultimate Sierra trifecta. MORE

Newbie Questions: Marathon Training

Oct 03, 2015 / Monica Prelle

If you’re anything like me, the challenge of running your first marathon evokes your inner neurotic-self. After finishing my first half-marathon, I registered for the Los Angeles Marathon, and immediately began to obsess about it. MORE

Trail Running in Mammoth Lakes: The Essentials

Aug 13, 2015 / Monica Prelle

Depending on the length of your run, you may not need anything additional to your normal running gear, but if you are going to make a good habit of trail running, and want to go on longer runs you might need a few things specific to trail running. Here are a few trail running essentials to get you started on the right foot. MORE

Photographer’s Tour of the Mammoth Half Marathon

Jun 16, 2015 / Monica Prelle

With alpine lakes and mountain vistas, there are plenty of scenic overlooks along the net downhill course to help you forget the pain of running at 8,000 feet. MORE