Trail Running Film Festival 2023

The Trail Running Film Festival is coming to Lethbridge

When: April 22nd, 2023 - 2pm - 5pm
Where: Lethbridge College - Fredericks Theatre
Cost: $20/person

What is the Trail Running Film Festival?

The 2023 Festival will celebrate diverse stories that highlight the beauty, the grit, the variety of our trail running community. The festival will be an evening celebrating the best films by inspired filmmakers from all over the world. The film festival will take place at multiple locations in Washington, Utah, and the only other Canadian location thus far, Vancouver BC.

Who is the Trail Running Film Festival for?

Everyone! the Trail Running Film Festival is running enthusiasts from far and wide. Whether you already have a passion for running, or are thinking about giving it a go, this film festival will be a fun afternoon for all.

THE TRAIL RUNNING FILM FESTIVAL - OFFICIAL 2023 FILM SELECTION

Faith in the Future
Adam Wells and Ryan Scura - (9min)

As wildfires continue to damage his home trails in Oregon, pro runner Mario Mendoza Jr. confronts what the climate crisis means to him not just as a professional athlete, but as a coach, pastor, and father.

Run Free
Ethan DeLorenzo - (6min)

In this film we take a journey into the traditions of Navajo runner, Brandon Dugi. He shares with us what it means to run free after all this time, on the land of his people in Page, Arizona.

Chasing Crazy
by Lady Mountain Films - (12min)

Pacers Running presents the journey of GirlGangCrazy, the first running group comprised of Black and Brown women, to complete the Speed Project from Santa Monica to Las Vegas. On foot. Nonstop.

Out Trails
By Nick Danielson - (8min)

Out Trails is a community of LGBTQ+ and ally trail runners/hikers, celebrating & promoting diversity out on trails, started by professional ultra runner, Ryan Montgomery. In 2022, Ryan and a crew of 40 runners traveled to Mt. St. Helens for the first annual Out Trails Running Retreat to connect, learn and run together.

Nettie From Ohio
By Jessica Vandenbusch - (15min)

Aneta (Nettie) Zeppetella is an Ohio Ultrarunner tackling some of the least-Ohio style terrain (Western States, Fat Dog 120, Hurt) and working to inspire more women in her area to tackle long distances.

The Reality of Running
Milo Zanecchia - (3min)

Have you ever finished a trail run, and noticed the difference between elapsed time and moving time? Ever wonder what you spend doing during that extra time? Filmmaker Milo Zanecchia used to think it was a waste of time. Now he understands, it’s part of the adventure. This film is a portrait of a real day out.

From The Shadow Of A Mountain
by Alex Massey - (6min)

Markelle Taylor started running as a way to turn his life around. Today he runs free in the oldest trail race in America, on a mountain which was once unreachable.

SOLO
By Ellie Green - (20min)

Solo is the account of one woman's mission to run solo and unsupported across mountain ranges on six continents—overcoming obstacles, conquering fears and finding the joy in achieving her goals absolutely alone.

Footprints Running Camp
By Max Romey - (15min)

Footprints brings trail runners together for a running camp like no other. Join us for a week in Colorado's San Juan mountains to see how Footprints empowers trail runners to learn, build connections, and become leaders for climate action in their communities.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Gold Sponsor - Sinister Sports - Endurance Racing at its Best

Silver Sponsor - Runner's Soul - The best running and walking footwear and accessories.

Bronze Sponsor - Waso Physiotherapy - Boutique physiotherapy and massage therapy clinic in Lethbridge

Bronze Sponsor - rundeanrun.ca - Run better, faster, further.

Bronze Sponsor - Personal Peak (coach Chantelle Erickson) - Creating, Teaching, and Supporting Athletes

Interested in Sponsoring the Trail Running Film Festival?

We'd love to chat with you. Please check out the sponsorship package below.