Building elite trail runners for the long game
The TRL Team Athlete program is a high-performance initiative created by Trail Running Lab to support trail and ultra-trail athletes with strong potential.
The program is designed to structure progression toward the highest level, by offering a professional environment where training, health, logistics and long-term vision align.
This is a pathway.
A framework.
A team built for athletes who think beyond a single season.
A performance-driven vision
TRL Team Athlete exists to develop durable, intelligent and consistent athletes.
The objective goes beyond results.
We focus on:
structured progression
performance sustainability
athlete health and balance
long-term career trajectory
Trail Running Lab acts as a performance accelerator, helping athletes evolve with clarity, structure and purpose.
Two teams. One philosophy.
The program is built around two complementary teams, adapted to different stages of high-level development.
Elite Team
Maximum 5 athletes per season
The Elite Team brings together athletes already competing at a high level, aiming for consistent performance on major trail and ultra-trail races.
This group benefits from the most advanced level of strategic support and long-term performance guidance.
Development Team
Maximum 10 athletes per season
The Development Team is designed for high-potential athletes building their path toward elite performance.
The focus is on structure, consistency and progression over multiple seasons, within the Trail Running Lab ecosystem.
One pathway, shared standards
Both teams operate under the same values, culture and performance philosophy.
The difference lies in the stage of development — not the level of commitment.
Progression remains central.
Every athlete follows a clear, structured trajectory.
What defines a TRL Team Athlete
Athletes selected into the program share common foundations:
ambition grounded in discipline
ability to commit long term
respect for collective standards
openness to structure, feedback and progression
The program values clarity, humility and consistency as performance drivers.
A professional environment
TRL Team Athlete provides athletes with a stable and professional framework, connecting:
performance strategy
training intelligence
health and durability
logistics and planning
image and ecosystem integration
The structure allows athletes to focus on what matters most: training, racing and progressing.
Leadership & expertise
TRL Team Athlete combines elite coaching experience with a custom internal performance analysis tool developed to support athletes in training and racing.
Training data and race metrics are analyzed to guide decisions, optimize progression and improve durability, while always remaining connected to real terrain experience and athlete feedback.
Led by Antoine Clément, the program blends human expertise and data intelligence to build consistent, long-term performance.
A long-term commitment
TRL Team Athlete is not a short-term sponsorship model.
It is a multi-season development project, built to create strong athletes, strong identities and strong trajectories.
Trail Running Lab invests in people — not just results.
Join the TRL Team Athlete pathway
Applications open selectively, based on profile, potential and alignment with the program’s vision.