Editing Trail running (section)

== Equipment ==

When comparing a trail-running shoe to a road-running shoe, trail-running shoes are built for more rugged terrain. They have noticeably thicker outsoles allowing for better traction on the trails and stiffer midsoles for support on uneven and rocky surfaces. Other features like added heel and toe protection and waterproof technologies are also found in trail shoes.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pasteris |first=Joe |title=What's the Difference Between Road and Trail-Running Shoes? |url=https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/road-running-vs-trail-running-shoes.html#:~:text=Trail%20shoes%20are%20built%20more,and%20sides%20of%20the%20shoes |access-date=11 July 2023 |website=REI |archive-date=12 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230712001355/https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/road-running-vs-trail-running-shoes.html#:~:text=Trail%20shoes%20are%20built%20more,and%20sides%20of%20the%20shoes |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |title=Trail Running Shoes Can be Worn on the Road, Too |url=https://www.verywellfit.com/can-i-wear-trail-running-shoes-when-running-on-roads-2911787 |access-date=2023-07-12 |website=Verywell Fit |language=en |archive-date=12 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230712001926/https://www.verywellfit.com/can-i-wear-trail-running-shoes-when-running-on-roads-2911787 |url-status=live }}</ref>
[[File:Salomon trail running shoes women Speedcross.jpg|thumb|Trail shoes with toe protection and more tread than road shoes.]]
Trail-running gear can vary depending on specific trail and weather conditions but can include wicking garments, water bottles, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, gaiters, insect repellent spray, headlamps, [[headphones]], and ivy block. Some trail runners attach lightweight [[crampons]] to the bottom of their shoes to aid with traction in the snow and on ice. Ultra-light hiking poles or [[trekking pole]]s can be used to increase speed and stability. Water may be stored inside a hydration bladder with a drinking tube, carried in a [[backpack]], waist pack,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hydration for Running: A Beginner's Guide |url=https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/trail-running-hydration-basics.html |access-date=20 September 2023 |website=REI}}</ref> or [[hydration pack]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Trail Running Basics |url=https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/trail-running-basics.html |access-date=1 August 2023 |archive-date=1 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230801230232/https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/trail-running-basics.html |url-status=live }}</ref>