Hans Troyer Interview | 2026 Western States 100

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race!

In this interview, we sit down with Hans Troyer.

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3pm PT – Western States Preview Show

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3pm PT – Western States Champion Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4am PT –...

Francesco Puppi Interview | 2026 Western States 100

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race!

In this interview, we sit down with Francesco Puppi.

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3pm PT – Western States Preview Show

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3pm PT – Western States Champion Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4am PT –...

Adam Peterman Interview | 2026 Western States 100

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race!

In this interview, we sit down with 2022 Western States champion Adam Peterman.

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3pm PT – Western States Preview Show

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3pm PT – Western States Champion Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions

Saturday...

Broken Arrow Skyrace VK Recap & 46K Preview

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Broken Arrow Skyrace! In today's show we'll recap the VK (Ascent), talk to the race champions, and preview the 46k race. Today's show is hosted by Dylan Bowman and EmKay Sullivan.

Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to ensure you stay up to date and don't miss a thing!

Our coverage of the Broken Arrow Skyrace is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous...

Rest Day Live is back tonight to begin our ultra marathon of race coverage around two of the world's most significant events - the Broken Arrow Skyrace and the Western States 100!

Tonight, EmKay Sullivan & Tim Tollefson will join as co-hosts to dissect the Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Broken Arrow Skyrace!

We'll also touch on some breaking free agency news announced today: Mason Coppi joining Vibram, and Ellaney Matarese signing with HOKA.

00:00 – Start 06:17 – Intro and Breaking News

16:20 – #10 PrizeMoney 22:22 – #9 Trail Futures 28:20 – #8 Triple Crown Racers 33:38 – #7 Stats Corner 45:03 – #6 Rising Stars 53:19 – #5 WS Racers in the Vertical...

Canyon Woodward is pro trail runner for Patagonia from Franklin, NC. Canyon has proven himself to be among the most consistent long-course athletes in America, finishing top five at three golden ticket races in a six-month timespan: Javelina Jundred (3rd), Black Canyon 100k (4th), and Canyons 100k (5th). Carrying a lot of fitness and competitive momentum, Canyon will be a factor at Western States later this month -- a goal he's been chasing for several years.

But Canyon is much more than just a talented runner. He's made his career working in politics and community...

Rest Day Live is back tonight with a Freetrail x Boulder Boys mashup! Seth Ruhling and Adam Merry will co-host as we rip through a fun docket:

We'll be LIVE on YouTube starting at 5pm PT tonight.

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Rest Day Live is back tonight with Tim Tollefson in the co-host chair. We'll be joined at the top of the show by Tyler Andrews, fresh off his FKT ascent of Mt. Everest!

Run of show:

Tyler Andrews Everest FKT Interview

Kilian's Zegama Report

Jeff Mogavero's Western States Block

OCC Course Change

Xavier Thevenard's Comeback

Strava File of the Week

Bonus Miles: The Enhanced Games Shenanigans (Join Freetrail Pro to access)

We'll be LIVE on YouTube starting at 5pm PT tonight.<...

Emelie Forsberg is one of the great trail runners of the last two decades. In the early 2010s, Emelie was a dominant force on the racing circuit, accumulating wins and podium performances at some of the sport's most important races. Emelie was part of the early Salomon trail running team that, in many ways, ushered in the modern era of the sport and she became one of the most impactful athletes during that time.

While she's remained around the community all along, Emelie de-prioritized running for several years to focus on starting and building a family. Now...

Rest Day Live is back tonight with Dani Moreno in the co-host chair, making her Rest Day debut. Together we'll tackle a menu of sub-ultra distance stories, including an interview with ascendant American star, Taylor Stack, who just finished 3rd place at Zegama in a huge breakout performance.

Run of show:

We'll be LIVE on YouTube starting at 5pm PT tonight.

Join us for a special Wednesday edition of Rest Day, today at 1pm PT on the Freetrail YouTube channel.

We'll talk to David Sinclair about his amazing course record victory at Transvulcania and his path to Western States.

In the back half of the show, we'll be joined by Zac Marion to talk about the state of live-streaming and the amazing 125hr broadcast he led at the Cocodona 250.

We'll be LIVE on YouTube starting at 1pm PT today.

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Rest Day Live is back tonight with Tim Tollefson and Corrine Malcolm in the co-host chairs. Together we'll synthesize important stories from the week in trail running.

Run of show:

We'll...

Two Rest Days this week! As we move into the heart of racing season, there is so much to discuss, so Corrine Malcolm and I will go live tonight and breakdown some important stories unfolding in the sport.

Run of show:

We'll be LIVE...

Rest Day Live is back tonight to with Tim Tollefson in the co-host chair. We'll be joined by the athlete of the moment - 2026 Cocodona 250 Champion, Rachel Entrekin!

Run of show:

We'll be LIVE on YouTube starting at 5pm PT tonight.

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Rest Day Live is back tonight to with Corrine Malcolm in the co-host chair. We'll be joined by Jim Walmsley at the top of the show to discuss his addition to the Western States field.

Run of show:

We'll be LIVE on YouTube starting at 5pm PT tonight.

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Today, we're hosting a LIVE Trailgating show to preview the 2026 Cocodona 250. We're lucky to have 2025 men's champion Dan Green assuming co-hosting duties to share all the hard earned insights from his amazing course record victory at this iconic race.

Trailgating Docket:

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Rest Day Live is back tonight to with Tim Tollefson in the co-host chair. It was a busy weekend of racing and we have a lot to discuss.

Run of Show

Bonus Miles (Freetrail Pro)

The UTMB Index and race scores have become increasingly significant in the global trail running ecosystem. The Index upstream of sponsorship and race entry opportunities for pros, it allows fans to gauge who is performing best on the world's stage, and it helps media members contextualize performances across years, distances, and different course terrains.

Today the UTMB Index is evolving in some subtle yet important ways. Joining me to talk all about it are Adrian Vincentand Karen Merlin — two members of the team who worked on this new system and are well qualified to explain how things ar...

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Canyons by UTMB, brought to you in partnership with our good friends at HOKA.

 We're grateful for their long-term belief in and support of Freetrail!

Today's show is hosted by Dylan Bowman and he's joined by long-time co-host Corrine Malcolm.

We are recording from the Placer Land Trust office which sits directly in front of The Canyons finish line located in downtown Auburn.

Timestamps: --

50k Champions Interviews (Matt Daniels & Makena Morley) -- 1:50

100k Women's Podium Interviews (Riley Brady, Careth Arnold, & S...

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Canyons by UTMB, brought to you in partnership with our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their long-term belief in and support of Freetrail!

Today's show is hosted by Dylan Bowman and he's joined by long-time co-host Corrine Malcolm.

We are recording from the Placer Land Trust office which sits directly in front of The Canyons finish line located in downtown Auburn.

Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Canyons by UTMB.

--Thursday April 23rd LIVE at 5pm PT: 100k...

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Canyons by UTMB, brought to you in partnership with our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their long-term belief in and support of Freetrail!

Today's show is hosted by Dylan Bowman and he's joined by long-time co-host Corrine Malcolm.

We are recording from the Placer Land Trust office which sits directly in front of The Canyons finish line located in downtown Auburn.

Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Canyons by UTMB.

--Thursday April 23rd LIVE at 5pm PT: 100k...

Rest Day Live is back tonight with Tim Tollefson in the co-host chair, broadcasting from Boston on Marathon Monday.

We're joined at the top of the show by Molly Seidel to discuss her upcoming races at Canyons 50k and Western States, along with her new partnership with SATISFY.

We'll be LIVE on YouTube every Monday at 5pm PT.

Run of Show

Molly Seidel is a pro runner and Olympic medalist living in Flagstaff, AZ. Currently transitioning from road marathons to trails, Molly recently finished 4th place at the Black Canyon 100k, earning a Golden Ticket to the 2026 Western States 100, which will serve as her much anticipated 100-mile debut.

Today, we're announcing Molly's signing of a long-term contract with SATISFY, a disruptive running brand based in Paris, France. This move represents a huge piece of free agency news in the sport.

Topics:

- How Molly came to be connected with the brand

Rest Day Live is back tonight with Dylan Bowman and co-host Corrine Malcolm.

We'll be LIVE on YouTube every Monday starting at 5pm PT.

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Welcome to Freetrail's official coverage of the 2026 Gorge Waterfalls!

We're proud to partner with presenting sponsor All Conditions Gear (ACG). Their support has been instrumental in elevating this event, and we're excited to have them on the ground in Cascade Locks all week long.

All coverage and athlete interviews throughout the week are hosted by Dylan Bowman, sitting down with many of this year's top contenders.

Today's Show: Gorge Waterfalls 50k Recap + Podium Interviews Hosted by Dylan Bowman with co-host Corrine Malcolm.

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Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Gorge Waterfalls!

First off, we'd like to thank the presenting sponsor of the race and this coverage, All Conditions Gear (ACG). We're extremely grateful for their support, and excited to welcome them to Cascade Locks this week. Their support has been paramount in helping us take the event to the next level in 2026 and beyond!

All week, our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites who are racing this year.

Today's show is hosted by...

First off, we'd like to thank the presenting sponsor of the race and this coverage, All Conditions Gear (ACG). We're extremely grateful for their support, and excited to welcome them to Cascade Locks this week. Their support has been paramount in helping us take the event to the next level in 2026 and beyond!

All week, our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites who are racing this year.

Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into...

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Gorge Waterfalls!

First off, we'd like to thank the presenting sponsor of the race and this coverage, All Conditions Gear (ACG). We're extremely grateful for their support, and excited to welcome them to Cascade Locks this week. Their support has been paramount in helping us take the event to the next level in 2026 and beyond!

All week, our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites who are racing this year.

🚨Breaking News: Yao Miao signs with All Conditions Gear🚨

One of the biggest moves of the 2026 free agency season, ACG adds the back-to-back OCC champion to their growing roster.

We had the honor of sitting down with Miao at Nike World Headquarters this week to learn more about her story and this significant new partnership.

Miao will be racing Gorge 50k this Sunday as part of her 2026 season that will also include the Val d'Aran 100k and CCC.

Beginning a new chapter in multiple ways, this calendar signifies an exciting return to lon...

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Gorge Waterfalls!

First off, we'd like to thank the presenting sponsor of the race and this coverage, All Conditions Gear (ACG). We're extremely grateful for their support, and excited to welcome them to Cascade Locks this week. Their support has been paramount in helping us take the event to the next level in 2026 and beyond!

All week, our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites who are racing this year.

Rest Day Live is back tonight with Tim Tollefson and Corrine Malcolm in the co-host chairs.

We're going live on YouTube every Monday at 5pm PT.

Run of Show

Bonus Miles (Freetrail Pro)

Jacob Banta is a pro trail runner and photographer based in Mill Valley, CA. He's been building a strong racing resume in the sport for a few years before achieving a big breakthrough in February when he finished 2nd place at the Tarawera 100k in New Zealand. That result earned Jacob a Golden Ticket to the Western States 100 in June. This podcast coincides with Jacob signing his first professional running contract with Altra -- an important moment for any ambitious athlete. Topics: What makes you you? Jacob's experience racing motocross Dealing with traumatic brain injuries and concussions An email Jacob's...

Rest Day Live is back with special guest Rachel Entrekin. We kick things off with a post-Chianti interview before Tim Tollefson joins the show to break down the latest news from around the sport.

We'll be LIVE on YouTube at 5pm PT.

Run of Show

1:00 — Breaking News 4:00 — Rachel Entrekin post-Chianti interview 35:25 — François D'Haene 2026 race calendar 52:01 — Shen Jiasheng joins Salomon 57:42 — Fuzhao Xiang new sponsor speculation 1:03:53 — Strava File of the Week

Bonus Miles (Freetrail Pro) Trail House Boulder discussion

Welcome to Rest Day Live, Freetrail's weekly livestream breaking down the biggest stories in trail running.

Tonight, Corrine Malcolm and Tim Tollefson step into the co-host chairs, carrying the show after a big weekend at The Big Alta. We'll also be sharing some exciting breaking news right at the top of the show.

We'll be live on YouTube at 5pm PT.

The Docket:

Breaking news: Major confirmed keynote speaker at TrailCon

Chianti recap and Golden Ticket recipients

Chuckanut recap

Welcome to Freetrail's Trailgating coverage of the 2026 Big Alta. This year's race is presented by Salomon. Salomon makes the gear that transforms sports, experiences, and culture – helping unleash the best in people through mountain sports. Born in the French Alps and refined around the world, check out Salomon's S/LAB range to find your best solutions for shoes, packs, and apparel. We've been running in the new S/LAB Ultra Glide 2 lately and enjoying the balance of comfort and performance on the trails.  Make sure to tune into our full weekend of Trailgating, hosted by Dylan Bowman and presented by...

Welcome to Freetrail's Trailgating coverage of the 2026 Big Alta. This year's race is presented by Salomon. Salomon makes the gear that transforms sports, experiences, and culture – helping unleash the best in people through mountain sports. Born in the French Alps and refined around the world, check out Salomon's S/LAB range to find your best solutions for shoes, packs, and apparel. We've been running in the new S/LAB Ultra Glide 2 lately and enjoying the balance of comfort and performance on the trails.  Make sure to tune into our full weekend of Trailgating, hosted by Dylan Bowman and presented by...

Welcome to Freetrail's Trailgating coverage of the 2026 Big Alta. This year's race is presented by Salomon. Salomon makes the gear that transforms sports, experiences, and culture – helping unleash the best in people through mountain sports. Born in the French Alps and refined around the world, check out Salomon's S/LAB range to find your best solutions for shoes, packs, and apparel. We've been running in the new S/LAB Ultra Glide 2 lately and enjoying the balance of comfort and performance on the trails. 

Make sure to tune into our full weekend of Trailgating, hosted by Dyla...

Welcome to Freetrail's Trailgating coverage of the 2026 Big Alta. This year's race is presented by Salomon. Salomon makes the gear that transforms sports, experiences, and culture – helping unleash the best in people through mountain sports. Born in the French Alps and refined around the world, check out Salomon's S/LAB range to find your best solutions for shoes, packs, and apparel. We've been running in the new S/LAB Ultra Glide 2 lately and enjoying the balance of comfort and performance on the trails. 

Make sure to tune into our full weekend of Trailgating, hosted by Dyla...

Welcome to Freetrail's Trailgating coverage of the 2026 Big Alta. This year's race is presented by Salomon. Salomon makes the gear that transforms sports, experiences, and culture – helping unleash the best in people through mountain sports. Born in the French Alps and refined around the world, check out Salomon's S/LAB range to find your best solutions for shoes, packs, and apparel. We've been running in the new S/LAB Ultra Glide 2 lately and enjoying the balance of comfort and performance on the trails. 

Make sure to tune into our full weekend of Trailgating, hosted by Dyla...