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Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 vs Topo Athletic Pursuit 3

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Topo Athletic Pursuit 3 is the lighter option — 210 g lighter than the Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 (41% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 Topo Athletic Pursuit 3
Weight 510 g · 0.510 kg · 1.12 lb 300 g · 0.300 kg · 0.66 lb
Brand Topo Athletic Topo Athletic
Category Footwear Footwear
Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3
510 g

Ultralight trail racing shoe with natural fit.

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Topo Athletic Pursuit 3
300 g

Zero-drop trail running shoe with Vibram Megagrip outsole, designed for mixed terrain hiking and trail running with excellent mud/snow traction.

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Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 vs Topo Athletic Pursuit 3: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Topo Athletic Pursuit 3 wins — at 300 g it is 210 g (41%) lighter than the Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 (510 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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