OMD 50km Race Report – Julie Urbanski

Race: OMD 50k by UTMB Race Date: May 1, 2026 Runner: Julie Urbanski Location: Seia, Portugal (Serra da Estrela) Results: 8:19, ~top 1/3 overall Strava Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/18334578998 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 Pre-race … Read more

Arches Ultra 50k Race Report – Shelby Fox

Race: Arches Ultra 50K Runner: Coach Shelby Fox Race Date: 01/31/2026 Location: Moab, Utah Results: https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=124108#id2683039 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 Weird factor – What’s the weirdest thing about this race? You don’t … Read more

Quad Dipsea Race Report

Race: Quad Dipsea Runner: TRR Coach Emily Keddie Race Date: 11/29/2025 Location: Mill Valley, California Result: 6th female; 5 hours and 18 minutes 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The things that draw me back to the Quad Dipsea year after year are great because they are experiential, not necessarily performance-based.  Not … Read more

Golden Ultra 60K Race Report

Race: The Golden Ultra 60K – Stage 2 – Sweat & Conquer Runner: TRR Coach Jennifer Kozak Race Date: 09/13/2025 Location: Golden, British Columbia, Canada Result: 9th/46 in age group for the single day event, 19th/90 of all women running the 60K (both single and three-day participants) Strava link: https://www.strava.com/activities/15801575706/overview 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the … Read more

Gorge Waterfalls 50K Race Report

Race: Gorge Waterfalls 50K Runner: Simon Pollock Race Date: 04/13/2025 Location: Cascade Locks, Oregon Result: 8 hours, 37 minutes and 5 seconds, 290th out of 360 (including 50 DNFs) Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/athletes/21476246 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 … Read more

Chianti 46k Race Report – Julie Urbanski

Race: Chianti 46k by UTMB (CMT) Runner: Julie Urbanski Race Date: March 23, 2025 Location: Radda, Chianti Region, Italy Results: 5:43:06, 25th Female, huzzah! 252 out of 918 finishers. That’s a lot of men that I beat, not that I’m counting 🙂 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/12275295079 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did … Read more

Ronda Ghibellina 45km Race Report

Race: Ronda Ghibellina 45km trail race Runner: TRR Coach Keith Laverty Race Date: 01/26/2025 Location: Castiglion Fiorentino, Toscana, Italy Result: 4 hours and 43 minutes; 7th overall Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/13456640095/overview 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 Sort of … Read more

Bold Coast Bash 50K Race Report

Race: Bold Coast Bash 50K Runner: Chris Manwaring Race Date: 11/10/2024 Location: Cutler, Maine Result: 9 hours 43 minutes and 25 seconds 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Highlights of your race – What did you do well and enjoy about your race in particular? I did well balancing my running and hiking … Read more

Pumpkin Butt 50K Race Report

Race: Pumpkin Butt 50K Runner: Matt Anthony Race Date: 10/27/2024 Location: Kennesaw Mountain, GA Result: 8 hours, 42 minutes and 34 seconds; Overall: 14th; DP: 11th Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/12761111809 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 None – … Read more

OCC Race Report – Julie Urbanski

Race: OCC by UTMB Runner: Julie Urbanski Race Date: August 29th, 2024 Location: Chamonix, France (point to point race, starts in Orsiers, Switzerland and finishes in Chamonix, France) Results: 11:52? In the second half of 1500+ runers? I stopped caring once I starting puking in the last 12k! Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/12275295079 3 Bests – … Read more

Sun Mountain 50K Race Report

Race: Sun Mountain 50K Runner: Rohit Eipe Race Date: 05/18/2024 Location: Winthrop, WA Result: 9:57:12.9 https://chronokeep.com/results/sun-mountain-50/2024/570 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/11443014175 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 Overall race organization – the organizers of the Sun Mountain 50K and … Read more

The Rut 50k Race Report – Michael Adams

Race: The Rut 50K Runner: Michael Adams Race Date: 09/17/2023 Location: Big Sky, Montana Results: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/12456#resultSetId-405241;perpage:50 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Very well organized and plenty of help at aid stations. The spectators are very supportive as well many as a lot of ultra fans are either … Read more

Mt. Hood 50k Race Report – Ron Kelly

Race: Mt Hood 50K Runner: Ron Kelly Race Date: 07/16/2023 Location: Mt. Hood, Oregon Results: 15th overall, 2nd age group Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/9464620804/export_gpx 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Great trail culture vibes, stunning views, and runnable single track trails Weird factor – What’s the weirdest thing … Read more

Ice Age 50k Race Report – Natalie Weeks

Race: Ice Age 50K Runner: Natalie Weeks Race Date: 05/13/2023 Location: LaGrange, WI Results: 5:18 – 7th woman overall 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Highlights of your race – What did you do well and enjoy about your race in particular? This race is so well organized, … Read more

Canyons 50k Race Report – Sid Sriram

Race: Canyons 50k Location: Auburn CA Date: Apr-29, 2023 Runner: Sid Sriram Results: 5:39; 89th OA, 4th AG Strava link: https://www.strava.com/activities/8979709031/overview 3 Bests: Not so much: Weird factor: It was so much slicker than any other race I’ve been to – I guess that comes with the UTMB brand Highlights: I controlled my inputs well – I handled … Read more

Desert Rats 50k Race Report – Kyle Fulmer

Race: Desert Rats 50k Runner: Kyle Fulmer Race Date: 04/15/2023 Location: Fruita, CO Results: 5:14, 44th Place Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/8897031080 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 It was all pretty good. Aid stations … Read more

Southern Tour Ultra Race Report – Coach Cassie Nevins

Race: Southern Tour Ultra Runner: Coach Cassie Nevins Race Date: 01/21/2023 Location: Hamstead, NC Results: 5:59:24 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/8433214633 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 There was one aid station about half way … Read more

Cowtown Ultra Race Report – Coach Jenny Windham

Race: Cowtown Ultra Runner: Coach Jenny Windham Race Date: 02/26/2023 Location: Fort Worth, TX Results: 7:01:02 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 There are a lot of people, which requires planning for parking and … Read more