Bryon Powell

Bryon Powell is the Founding Editor of iRunFar, a prominent website dedicated to trail running and ultrarunning.1 He launched iRunFar in 2006 as a personal training blog, which has since grown into a global leader in trail running and ultrarunning media.1

Career Highlights

iRunFar Journey::

• Founded iRunFar in December 20061
• Transitioned to working full-time on iRunFar in 2010, leaving his career as a Washington, D.C. attorney1
• Served as Editor-in-Chief for over a decade4

Achievements::

• Grew iRunFar from a personal blog to a full-fledged media entity with four full-time staff and numerous contributors1
• Oversaw the publication of more than 6,500 articles by over 100 authors1
• Led in-person coverage of over 100 races across nearly 20 countries on five continents1

Expertise

Bryon Powell has been writing about trail running, ultrarunning, and running gear for more than 15 years.13 His specialties include:

• Freelance copywriting and journalism
• Trail and ultramarathon race coverage
• Running gear reviews2

Recent Developments

In June 2023, Powell announced he would be stepping down as Editor-in-Chief, handing over the role to Meghan Hicks, who had been the Managing Editor since 2013.15 Powell plans to continue contributing to iRunFar in a part-time capacity, managing a segment of the gear testing team, writing occasional articles, and helping with race coverage.1