User:Tropicaljohn/UltraRunning magazine

UltraRunning magazine is a periodical that covers North American ultramarathon races. Ultramarathons are generally considered to be any race longer than a standard 26.2-mile marathon. The magazine is published ten times per year.

History
The magazine was first published in May 1981 by Peter Gagarin, Fred Pilon and Stan Wagon, three ultra marathon runners who lived at the time near Amherst, Massachusetts. The original issue had 16 pages.

Don Allison became Editor in 1998 and purchased the magazine in June of 2000. In July of 2007, Allison sold the magazine to Dry Creek Capital, LLC.

Current Staff
The magazine's current staff consists of: John Medinger, Publisher. Tia Bodington, Editor. Lisa Henson, Business Manager. Sunny Blende, Gary Cantrell, Gary Dudney, and John Morelock, Columnists. Jason Frasier, Graphic Designer. Kevin Molloy, Webmaster. Laura Yasso, Copy Editor. Carol King and Maria Contreras, Circulation.

Although the magazine is sold at newsstands and running stores, circulation is predominately by subscription. Current circulation is approximately 7000.