Trail tribe, TRM57 has landed – and it’s climbing higher than ever. 

This edition is a journey above, beyond, and deep within – where grit meets altitude, and storytelling meets soul. 

We open with the extraordinary story of Gurkha Kiran Gurung, whose strength and humility redefine what endurance truly means. Editor Kate Dzienis speaks to him one on one where it’s discovered from soldier to runner, his journey is one of discipline, respect, and the quiet pride carried through every step. 

Across the sands of the Gobi Desert, some of the world’s best photographers capture the haunting beauty of one of the planet’s toughest ultra marathons – the Ultra Gobi. The race unfolds in raw frames of solitude and light, a visual testament to what it means to keep moving when the earth itself seems endless. 

Then we turn the spotlight to Calumn Hockey, whose lens has frozen some of the most electrifying moments in Australian trail running. In this exclusive feature by Samantha Turnbull, we explore the precision and the patience that goes into chasing the perfect shot. 

From sea level to sky, we scale new heights in an exploration of skyrunning and the runners who find freedom where oxygen thins and horizons widen. Editor Kate Dzienis finds out it’s all about pure movement.
And finally, our 2026 Event Guide returns – your annual roadmap to the races, challenges, and bucket-list adventures in Australia and New Zealand that define the year ahead.  

As always, TRM57 comes loaded with photography, thoughtful words, product reviews and specialist columns, as well as more stories that breathe the same air as the trails themselves. 

So tie up your laces, look up, and keep moving toward the finish line.