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  1. Poles

Best Trail Running Poles 2026

Compare 11 trail running poles from LEKI, Black Diamond, REI and more by weight, packed length and price. Independent scores, updated every week.

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LEKI Ultratrail FX.One SLLEKINew2026LEKI Evotrail FX.One TALEKI2022LEKI Cross Trail FX SuperliteLEKI2022MSR DynaLock Ascent CarbonMSRSep 2018Mountain King SkyRunner EdgeMountain King

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LEKI Ultratrail FX.One SL

€157.95

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Popular Poles Comparisons

Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ
Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z
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Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ

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Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z

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Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z
LEKI Ultratrail FX.One
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Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z

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LEKI Ultratrail FX.One

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Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ
MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon
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Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ

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MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon

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LEKI Ultratrail FX.One
LEKI Neotrail Pro FX.One
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LEKI Ultratrail FX.One

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LEKI Neotrail Pro FX.One

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LEKI Cross Trail FX Superlite
Mountain King SkyRunner Edge
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LEKI Cross Trail FX Superlite

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Mountain King SkyRunner Edge

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LEKI Cross Trail FX Superlite
LEKI Ultratrail FX.One SL
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LEKI Cross Trail FX Superlite

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LEKI Ultratrail FX.One SL

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Mountain King SkyRunner Edge
LEKI Ultratrail FX.One SL
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Mountain King SkyRunner Edge

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Higher-end products first

11 of 11 poles

Full ranking: Poles

11 products ordered by our score. Click a column to sort by it. How we score

1
Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ
Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ
Black Diamond
$240
USD
2
Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z
Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z
Black Diamond
$220
USD
3
LEKI Cross Trail FX Superlite
LEKI Cross Trail FX Superlite
LEKI
$200
USD
1
Our pick · Best overall
Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ
Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ
Black Diamond
$240
USD
4
Mountain King SkyRunner Edge
Mountain King SkyRunner Edge
Mountain King
£180
GBP
5
LEKI Ultratrail FX.One SL
LEKI Ultratrail FX.One SL
LEKI
€157.95
EUR
6
REI Swiftland TT Carbon
REI Swiftland TT Carbon
REI
$189
USD
7
MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon
MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon
MSR
$189.95
USD
8
LEKI Ultratrail FX.One
LEKI Ultratrail FX.One
LEKI
$180
USD
9
Black Diamond Distance Z
Black Diamond Distance Z
Black Diamond
$179.95
USD
10
LEKI Neotrail Pro FX.One
LEKI Neotrail Pro FX.One
LEKI
$160
USD
11
LEKI Evotrail FX.One TA
LEKI Evotrail FX.One TA
LEKI
$130
USD

Popular Poles Brands

These brands are known for producing high-quality poles used by trail runners worldwide.

All brands
  • LEKI

    5 modelsBest rated:Cross Trail FX Superlite
  • Black Diamond

    3 modelsBest rated:Distance Carbon FLZ
  • Mountain King

    1 modelBest rated:SkyRunner Edge
  • MSR

    1 modelBest rated:DynaLock Ascent Carbon
  • REI

    1 modelBest rated:Swiftland TT Carbon

FAQ

Trail Running Poles: questions runners ask

What are the best trail running poles in 2026?

By specs, Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z leads the 11 trail running poles we compare, followed by LEKI Ultratrail FX.One SL, LEKI Neotrail Pro FX.One. The ranking puts every model against all the others on the specs that matter.

How much do trail running poles cost?

From $130 (LEKI Evotrail FX.One TA) to $240 (Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ), with an average of $189.

Which trail running poles are best for lightness?

Mountain King SkyRunner Edge leads on lightness, with 138 g: first of the 11 models we compare.

Which trail running poles are best for packability?

Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z leads on packability, with 33 cm: first of the 11 models we compare.

Which brands make the most trail running poles?

The brands with most models here are LEKI (5), Black Diamond (3), REI (1).