Outside Interactive, Inc. Announces Expansion of Trail Runner Magazine

Outside Interactive Inc.  announced an expanded editorial direction for Trail Runner and named Abby Levene Managing Editor of the brand.

As trail running continues to evolve from a niche sport into a defining force in outdoor culture, Trail Runner is expanding its coverage to better reflect how runners engage with trails, not only through competition and training, but through travel, community, storytelling, and everyday life.

The timing reflects broader momentum across the category. According to the Outdoor Industry Association’s 2026 Outdoor Participation Trends Report, trail running reached 17.2 million participants in 2025 and grew 6.6 percent year over year. The report also found that trail running posted the largest increase in core participants of any outdoor activity tracked, underscoring growing engagement among runners who are making trails a regular part of their lives.

As part of the broader Outside ecosystem, Trail Runner will continue to connect audiences with the products, tools, and experiences that support their time on trail, including Trailforks route discovery, editorial content, events, podcasts, newsletters, gear testing opportunities, and future membership offerings.

The new Trail Runner experience is available now at TrailRunnerMag.com.