# Why Trail Running Feels Like Skateboarding but Isn't

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Podcast: [Borderlands Trail and Ultra Running](https://stenobird.com/podcast/borderlands-trail-and-ultra-running-6921910)
Published: 2026-03-27T08:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.borderlands.cc/recent-podcast-episodes/skateboard
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## Resource

Trail running culture is starting to look a lot like skateboarding—crews, aesthetics, a more raw identity. But if you’ve ever wondered whether that comparison actually holds up, this episode breaks it down. There’s a reason the connection feels right—and a deeper reason it might not be. This isn’t about dismissing what’s happening in running, but trying to understand what it actually is. This episode is for runners who care about the culture of the sport, not just the miles. Please give us a follow, rate the podcast, and give a review. Presented by Kiprun . Topics / Timestamps 1:20 Culture and Identity in Trail Running 4:19 The Shift from Results to Experience 06:41 The Intersection of Trail Running and Authority 10:21 The Intersection of Skate Culture and Trail Running Resources / Links Tommie Runz | 5 Loops SLC PUNK Related Episodes Is Ultrarunning Losing Its Charm? Is Ultrarunning Changing? ---- Find us at Borderlands.cc and sign up for the newsletter . Want to run in the Salt Lake area? Check out the Salt Lake Foothills Trail Races happening May 30, 2026. And if you haven't checked out Wylder yet, it's worth a look. iOS or Android

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