Published on December 4, 2025

Brooks Trail Line Up 2026 Preview

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Brooks Trail Line Up 2026 Introduction

Brooks have some very well known and loved trail icons on their racks. The Cascadia, Catamount and Caldera have taken runners through many miles over all terrain. The 2026 Brooks trail line up has lots to be excited about. A perennial favourite gets an upgrade while there is a spooky new shoe on the block. Whether you are looking to smash a FKT or just enjoy nature at your own pace, there is something for you here. Let’s dive in and see what the Seattle company has to offer.

Brooks Trail Cascadia Elite

If you are looking to give it your all across technical and rugged terrain the Cascadia Elite is the perfect partner to push away from the pack. With Brooks’ DNA Gold foam packed into the midsole along with a carbon infused SpeedVault+ plate, the Cascadia Elite will have you floating across the trails. First reports from Chamonix this year suggest that this is something special indeed. The premium midsole isn’t the only highlight of the Cascadia Elite. Wrapping the foot, we have a MATRYX upper which will repel water with hydrophobic properties to ensure no weight is gained along the way. This might be the trail hit of 2026.

Specs:

Stack: 40mm

Weight: 9.5oz | 266g

Drop: 6mm

Price: €250 | $275

Release: January 2026

Brooks Ghost Trail

A familiar shoe in a new environment. Many runners have enjoyed the Ghost for dependable daily road miles. Now you can take your favourite companion to the mountains. The DNA Loft v3 foam which you know and love is present to cushion the landings. Runners will also find the Ghost’s familiar comfort and plush step in feel with the soft and breathable air mesh. To keep you grounded, Brooks have given the Ghost outsole a set of 3mm lugs on the Trail Track Green rubber. Just enough to give you some gravel road traction. Will you grab this go anywhere Ghost?

Specs:

Stack: 36.5mm

Weight: 9.5oz | 266g

Drop: 8mm

Price: $150

Release: January 2026

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Alex Filitti

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Alex is the founder and CEO of Meta Endurance. He is based in Brussels, Belgium like the company’s HQ. Formerly a duathlete, he now trains for road running races. In his free time, he still rides bikes and plays other sports like tennis and golf. Alex is geeky about many things, including running shoes.

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Andy is our editor and a road, XC and occasional trail runner. He lives and trains in Folkestone, England. He competes for fun, occasionally for times and prefers the team running events of relays and cross country. When not running, he is a full time primary school teacher and is learning how to be a dad.

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Esther is a trail running contributor near Chamonix, France, with a love of medium to long distances. She values views over PBs and recently completed the Tour des Fiz “5 Refuge” trail. In 2021, she won the 9-day DGR vertical challenge. Outside running and teaching, she enjoys watercolours and time with her 3 kids.

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