Trail running and ultras attract some of the most creative and daring athletes out there, and a handful of YouTubers are taking us along for the ride. From epic endurance feats to unusual challenges, these channels are packed with inspiration, insight and a glimpse at what it really takes to tackle the trails. Get the popcorn ready and settle in on the couch—the perfect way to spend a recovery day.
Jeff Pelletier
Pelletier, who recently sped to eighth-place at the Mammoth 200-miler in Mammoth Lakes, Calif., is a Vancouver-based trail runner and filmmaker who brings you along on his journey through some of Canada’s most challenging ultras. His cinematic race recaps, like this one about Quebec Mega Trail 100, offer a raw and inspiring look at the highs and lows of ultra-distance running. If you’re into gritty race documentaries and beautiful mountain scenery, Pelletier’s channel is a must-watch.
Watch it tonight: Running the Tour du Mont Blanc in 4 Nights
Simon Guérard
Guérard is a French Canadian ultrarunner who has completed over 33 100-mile races. His YouTube channel offers a transparent view into the world of ultra and trail running, sharing both the highs and lows of his experiences. Guérard strives to make trail running accessible, sustainable and inclusive, aiming to inspire others, no matter ability or experience, to embark on their own adventures.
Check it out tonight: Cocodona 250 Solo—A 250 Miles Ultra Running Adventure
Eva zu Beck
zu Beck is a travel adventurer who takes running as seriously as exploring. She’s hit technical trails, joined elite ultrarunners on tough courses and tackled wild endurance challenges in remote spots around the world. Her videos give a front-row view of what it’s really like to push your limits in extraordinary places.
Watch it tonight: I did a BRUTAL 320-mile race in the Arctic
Göran Winblad
Windblad is a Swedish trail runner and physiotherapist who shares his trail adventures and unique ultrarunning challenges on YouTube. His videos show him tackling difficult terrain and testing his endurance with wild and sometimes ridiculous challenges, like attempting to run a forest marathon in a perfectly straight line.
Watch it tonight: I Tried to Break the Record on Norway’s 2nd Highest Mountain
Sally McRae
McRae is a professional ultrarunner, coach and motivational speaker based in the U.S. Known for her vibrant personality and inspiring journey, Sally shares her experiences from the world of ultrarunning, including training insights, race recaps and deeply personal stories. Her channel serves as a source of motivation for runners of all levels.
Watch it tonight: Racing Tahoe
Bonus: Beau Miles
Miles is an Australian adventurer who mixes running with unconventional challenges and storytelling. While not strictly a runner, his videos are fascinating and weirdly inspiring, exploring endurance, navigation and creative ways to move through the world.
Watch it tonight: Running in the footsteps of a murderer
