Race: Slay the Dragon 25K Trail Race Runner: TRR Coach Jennifer Kozak Race Date: 06/21/2025 Location: Silver Star Resort, Vernon, British Columbia Result: 2 hours, 59 minutes, and 58 seconds (congrats on that sub 3-hour finish!); 19th female, 42nd overall, 5th in age group Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/14873033376/overview 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the … Read more
In this Fuzzy Fandango 25k race report, Team RunRun coach Cody Cranor shares insight on the course as well as helpful hints on how to get the most out of your day at this awesome fall race. Enjoy! Race: Fuzzy Fandango 25K Runner: Coach Cody Cranor Race Date: 11/12/2022 Location: Perrysville, OH Results: 3:38:44 Strava … Read more
Race: Flagstaff Extreme Big Pine 27k Trail Race Runner: Renee Gale Race Date: 06/10/2023 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Results: 82 of 93 overall Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/9240918512 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you When I … Read more
Race: Greenbrier Ultras Runner: George LaDue Race Date: 03/25/2023 Location: Greenbrier State Park (Boonsboro, MD) Results: Overall 16/43, Age Group 2/13 (missed first place by 94 seconds) 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Challenging course with rock/roots, many hills, some steep, some gradual. Not so much – Aspects … Read more
Race: Elephant Mountain 22K Runner: Erica Kollen Race Date: 02/04/2023 Location: Cave Creek Arizona Results: 2:50 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The AZ Desert never disappoints. Beautiful scenery, very well marked trails, and no crowds. There were very few hikers/bikers on the trail, that were not part … Read more
Race: Coldwater Rumble 20 mile Runner: Erica Kollen Race Date: 01/14/2023 Location: Goodyear AZ, Estrella Mountains Results: 4:35 6th in age group 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The event was Aravaipa run, so it was very well organized and the trail markings were fantastic. The camaraderie on … Read more
Race: Hoka Bandera Endurance Event 25k Runner: Coach Frank Fisher Race Date: 01/08/2023 Location: Bandera, TX Results: 18th, 2:26:31 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/8360705673/overview 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? It’s a super cool weekend with the 100k being a Golden Ticket race, so the vibes are fantastic! I … Read more
Race: Red Rocks of Sedona Runner: Renee Gale Race Date: 11/05/2022 Location: Sedona, Arizona Results: 18 of 22 overall Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/8074665475 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The views along the course are spectacular, this had to be the most beautiful area I’ve run in. Most … Read more
Race: Habanero 100 (20k) Runner: Lydia Schrandt Race Date: 08/20/2022 Location: Cat Spring, Texas Results: https://ultrasignup.com/live/live.htm?dtid=46073 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The crazy challenge of the whole thing The stellar volunteers and well-stocked aid stations General tailgating race atmosphere Not so much – Aspects of the race … Read more
Race: Mt. Hood 25K Runner: Samantha Giordano Race Date: 07/10/2022 Location: Timothy Lake / Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon Results: 3:01:11 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/7448530298/overview 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The Course: it was so beautiful and just the perfect blend of technical and fast. Really beginner-friendly … Read more
Race: Warburton Trail Festival Runner: Shane Winzar Race Date: 03/12/2022 Location: Warburton, Victoria, Australia Results: 2:33 in the 27km “Redwoods Rush” which is about top third of field. Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/6809519958 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The location – this is a stunning mountain town 90 … Read more
Race: Riverwood Downs 30k Runner: Tom Scott Race Date: 7/24/2021 Location: Monkerai, NSW, Australia Results: 1st overall Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/5676467941 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? It’s a small local event with a great community feel. It traverses some really cool terrain with rocky climbs and descents, … Read more
Race: Kill Bill’s Oyster Dome Challenge 25k Runner: Justin Huff Race Date: 7/17/2021 Location: Alger, WA Results: https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=85077 – but I got 2nd OA Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/5642938253 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Small, well supported race on awesome trails Not so much – Aspects of the race … Read more
Race: Cougar Mountain Trail Series (19.6 mi) Runner: Matt Pawelski Race Date: 10/25/2020 Location: Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park, Newcastle, WA Results: 3:56:33.4 (28/52) Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/4243627138 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Soooooo many trails. A classic and frequented course on Cougar Mountain gives you a … Read more
Race: Porter Creek Trail Run Runner: Frank Fisher Race Date: 12/14/2019 Location: Porter Creek Campground, Elma, WA Results: 3rd overall Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/2933031644 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The course, the vibe and the post race. Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t … Read more
Race: Jackass Night Trail 31k Wave 2 Runner: Stacey N Race Date: 10/26/2019 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ Results: 3:52:33, 13th place 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? 1. Location: It is a beautiful area and travel logistics are simple for a destination race. Fountain Hills and Scottsdale are … Read more
Race: Black Rock Races Ten Summit 25k Runner: Thomas D Race Date: 11/02/2019 Location: Cornwall, NY Results: 03:35:31 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/2835896790 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? 1. The course was gnarly and a lot of fun 2. The views were pretty spectacular 3. The people who … Read more
Race: Whistler Alpine Meadows 25K Runner: Rohit E Race Date: 09/21/2019 Location: Whistler Results: https://racedaytiming.ca/results/search.html?name=RohitEipe&fullName=true Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/2728996747 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Small field, so trail wasn’t crowded. The 1 aid station they had was well stocked. I went back for seconds of the bacon. … Read more
Race: Oregon Coast 30K (Rainshadow Running) Runner: Jon-Erik J Race Date: 10/13/2019 Location: Yachats, Oregon Results: 6th OA, 3rd AG 3:01:54 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/2787397044 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? – Beginning and ending “in town” creating a dynamic experience of a trail race coupled with a … Read more
Race: Race the Wolf 25k Runner: Keith Laverty Race Date: 07/06/2019 Location: Schweitzer Mountain Resort, ID Results: 3rd, 2:44 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/2509719743/overview 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? I loved the high country terrain and the ski resort as the main staging area. For a skyrace with … Read more
