{"id":43524,"date":"2017-10-06T16:19:23","date_gmt":"2017-10-06T14:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inspiredbysports.com\/?p=43524"},"modified":"2026-03-31T09:54:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T07:54:54","slug":"trail-running-the-new-running-trend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inspiredbysports.com\/en\/trail-running-the-new-running-trend\/","title":{"rendered":"Trail running: The new running trend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Update March 2026:<\/strong> This article has been editorially reviewed and updated with current information.<\/p>\n<p class=\"evm-last-updated\"><em>Last updated: March 2026<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\/NEWS<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Trail running means running essentially everywhere but on the marked footpath. Therefore, you can be on trend and become a trail runner as soon as you jump off your premium-treadmill or the pavement.<\/strong>Trail running mobilizes your whole body and maximizes the tension on your muscles because of the running diversity. Athletes distinguish between different types of trail running. Depending on the intensity, speed and type of terrain you can, for instance, become a speed runner or an adventure runner. So-called cross running (from your doorstep to the trail), virtually the most popular form of trail running is suitable for beginners as well as trail experts. It is ideal for an urban athlete who wants to get lost in and aligned with the nature for a short time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.trailrunning.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here<\/a> you can find the best trail running routes and an overview of current events for a common run.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Your Expert\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredbysports.com\/en\/action-sports\/\">Benedikt Langer<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Big brands like i.e. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salomon.com\/de\/?CMPID=google|search-b|performance|emea|de|salomon%20trailrunning|e|219305700881|c|_trackingcode=170829fw17ads&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw09zOBRCqARIsAH8XF1a-FlSIzZ6snjERKj2uyMN95MOyep3je3ANnVMpFoiAOjQWT1rrkpYaAvAWEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salomon<\/a>\u00a0are supporting your training with the perfect equipment. In addition to modern and functional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/SalomonTrailRunning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trail wear<\/a>\u00a0they also bring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/SalomonTrailRunning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">innovative staff and apps<\/a> on the market.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5>STATEMENT<\/h5>\n<p>Trail running is definitely one of the major sport and running trends of the season. All beginners should check-out some of the numerous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trail-running.eu\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trail running portals<\/a> for the freshest news and events around the topic. <\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">GALLERY<\/h4>\n[custom-facebook-feed]\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">VIDEO<\/h4>\n<h4>YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE THIS<\/h4>\n<h3>You might also like<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredbysports.com\/en\/action-sports\/\">From the niche to the Olympics? 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