Race Reports

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 TRR Coach Jennifer Kozak running the Golden Ultra 60K race. PC: Jonathan McLeod 3 Bests – What aspects of the ...

Race: Grindstone 100 mile race by UTMB Lukas and his crew before starting the Grindstone 100 mile race. Runner: TRR Coach Lukas Burrer Race Date: 09/19/2025 Location: Natural Chimneys Park, VA Result: 25:43:33, 8th overall and 3rd in age group Strava link: https://strava.app.link/8zqeSaDGTWb What aspects of the race did you like the most? I liked that the Grindstone 100 is mostly on single track trails. Also, the 6pm start means everyone ...

Race: UTMB (Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc) TRR Founder and Coach Matt Urbanski at the UTMB 108-mile race in Chamonix, France. Runner: Matt Urbanski (Team RunRun founder and coach) Race Date: 08/29/2025 Location: Chamonix, France Result: 29:55:38, 170th out of 1665 Strava link: https://www.strava.com/activities/15645195041 What aspects of the race did you like the most? I just love the racing environment of UTMB. They organize it so well, the energy is amazing, and ...

This year, Team RunRunner Jason completed his epic goal of running the Hood to Coast Relay in 34 hours! As a part of a small team, Jason ran a total of 9 legs and 50 miles over the two day event. The 2025 Hood to Coast will be remembered for being the hottest edition to date being the hottest one to date, with temperatures soaring over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Following ...

For a thoughtful, more detailed write-up of Dandelion's Hardrock 100 Mile race experience, from start to finish, check out "Hardrock 100: TRR Coach Dandelion's Race Rundown". You'll read how her mental and physical strength allowed her to endure a myriad of challenges and still finish smiling! TRR Coach Dandelion Dilluvio-Scott finishing the Hardrock 100 Mile Endurance Run. PC: Andrew Podbielski Race: Hardrock 100 Mile Endurance Run Runner: Team RunRun Coach ...

Team RunRun Coach Dandelion Dilluvio-Scott finished the 2025 Hardrock 100 Mile Endurance Run in 47 hours, 3 minutes, and 41 seconds, less than 1 hour under the 48-hour time limit. Far from the 33-hour finish she’d trained for, Dandelion’s mental and physical strength allowed her to endure a myriad of challenges and still finish smiling. Alongside her traditional race recap, which can be found here, Dandelion details her race experience ...

TRR Coach Tanner Amrhien finishing the Leadville Silver Rush 50 Run. PC: Marathon FOTO Race: Leadville Silver Rush 50 Run Runner: TRR Coach Tanner Amrhien Race Date: 07/12/2025 Location: Leadville, Colorado Result: 11:28:43; 259/572 overall, 202/434 male 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Outstanding race organization Supportive spectators and crew  Beautiful and challenging course  Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you ...

Race: BOLDERBoulder 10K TRR Coach Nicole Thome after running the 2024 BOLDERBoulder 10K. Runner: TRR Coach Nicole Thome Race Date: 05/26/2025 Location: Boulder, Colorado Result: 54:51, 15th in age group 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Well-organized Festivities and race atmosphere: The BOLDERBoulder 10K takes place on Memorial Day, and the entire event is a party!! Something for everyone: Choose your own race experience. You can make ...

This is part 4 of a multipart blog series about one Team RunRunner’s, Vincent Rossi, cancer-filled ultramarathon. Catch up on part 1, part 2, and part 3. Beyond Me: Running for the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) Vincent running the Rocky 50 ultramarathon. Throughout my cancer journey, the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) has been a great resource; in particular, their message boards allowed me to connect with other bladder cancer patients ...

This is part 3 of a multipart blog series about one Team RunRunner’s, Vincent Rossi, cancer-filled ultramarathon. Catch up on part 1 and part 2. The physical startline of Vincent's cancer-filled ultramarathon at the Rocky 50. PC: Let's Wander Photography The First Lap: A Challenge From Step One Right from the start, this race was hard. My training leading up to the Rocky 50 had been entirely on the flat ...

Race: Slay the Dragon 25K Trail Race TRR Coach Jenn Kozak after finishing the Slay the Dragon 25K. 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 ...

Race: North Fork 50 Mile TRR Coach Kyle Fulmer during the North Fork 50. PC: Liberty Pro Imaging Runner: TRR Coach Kyle Fulmer Race Date: 05/31/2025 Location: Buffalo Creek, Colorado Result: 11 hours, 58 minutes and 54 seconds (including 8 bonus miles!), 39th overall Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/14657170724 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Super smooth, runnable trails: A wide variety of runnable ...

TRR Coach Jonathan Gooch during the Broad Street Run. Race: Broad Street Run 10 mile race Runner: TRR Coach Jonathan Gooch Race Date: 05/04/2025 Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Result: 1 hour and 46 seconds Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/14380683457 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Crowd support and race atmosphere: The city of Philadelphia always shows out for the big races and with almost 40,000 ...

Wind, Grit, and Smart Racing at Canada’s Fastest 10K The Toronto 10K race, part of the Canada Running Series, is often seen as the place where fast times happen early in the season. With its flat roads, closed course, and scenic downtown location, it’s a favorite for elites and age-groupers alike. However in 2025, wind off Lake Ontario turned a usually quick course into a strategic, energy-managing test of patience ...

TRR Coach Tanner Amrhien after finishing the Ridge to Rails 50K. Race: Ridge to Rails 50K Trail Race Runner: TRR Coach Tanner Amrhien Race Date: 06/07/2025 Location: Old Fort, North Carolina Result: 5 hours and 57 minutes, 25th out of 112 runners 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Views: Enjoy incredible views of the Blue Ridge Mountains throughout the Ridge to Rails 50K ...

Everything you need to know before you race one of Canada’s premier 10Ks. Start of the elite men's race. Elite runner and TRR Coach Thomas Nobbs in the center wearing bib 193. There’s something unforgettable about racing in Ottawa. The energy, the layout, and the chance to run alongside Canada’s best make the Ottawa 10K one of the most electric and accessible races in the country. “By the time we ...

Race: Transylvania 100K Race Runner: TRR Coach Emily Keddie Race Date: 05/24/2025 Location: Bran, Romania Result: 18 hours, 30 minutes and 59 seconds; 1st place female Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/14586291194 TRR Coach Emily Keddie winning the Transylvania 100K in Romania. 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? It is hard to highlight only a few things about the Transylvania 100K: a great problem to ...

There’s a sad part of coaching no one really prepares you for. It’s not in the books or the certifications. It’s rarely mentioned in coaching circles. But if you’ve coached long enough—especially youth or young adults—you know exactly what I’m talking about. It’s the goodbye. A Team RunRun athlete at the Cocodona 250 finish line, which may also mark the end of a coach-athlete partnership. The day every athlete, eventually, ...

There’s no better way to feel a greater sense of connection and belonging in the running community than by volunteering at a race. But you’re a runner, right? You go to races to run the event. At least, that’s what I thought at first. I started to think more about what it takes to put on the races we love so much, and how excited everyone involved with events always ...

How a Running Coach Eases the Transition to Life from College Sports As a recent grad, hiring a running coach probably isn't front of mind. However, it could be the perfect post-college move, especially for former college athletes. NCAA Division I college athletes racing cross country as a team. Photo Courtesy of LMU Women's Cross Country/Track & Field. Credit: Christian Gutierrez Transitions are hard, and graduating from college/university can be ...

Race: Big Sur International Marathon Runner: Jenny Windham Race Date: 04/27/2025 Location: Big Sur, California Result: 5 hours, 51 minutes and 50 seconds Team RunRunner Jenny Windham finishing the Big Sur Marathon. PC: Marathon Foto 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Course support Race organization Proximity of events: The expo, pub run, shakeout run, etc, were all conveniently located, ideal for when you ...

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? Simon Pollock after finishing the Gorge Waterfalls 50K. Scenery: As advertised, there were so many waterfalls and beautiful views of the Gorge. Course profile: It's fun! And better ...

Race: Genesee Valley Ultra 24 Hour Race Runner: TRR Coach Ryan Williams Race Date: 03/29/2025 Location: Parkton, Maryland Result: 90 miles in 23:52:25; 4th place overall Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/14030805201/overview 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Community: I love that the community is building for this race. Some more local ultra runners are getting out to it and it's start to feel like ...

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 you like the most? The Course (without the mud) - It's a really runnable course ...

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? Europe: This was my first time racing in Europe, so just about everything about the experience was novel and new to me. We even ran through a castle during the first ...

Race: Mesa Marathon Runner: Sanne Nakaska Race Date: 02/08/2025 Location: Mesa, Arizona Results: 3:42:52 (= a 19 minute marathon PR at only 9 months postpartum!) 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Scenery - Think cactus desert and spectacular views of the Phoenix Valley. Course - It's net downhill (also a BQ-certified course), making it super fast and perfect for PRs! Weather - A ...

Race: TARCtic Frozen Yeti 30-hour Ultra The aforementioned proposal during the TARCtic Frozen Yeti 30-hour Ultra. PC: Chris Manwaring Runner: Chris Manwaring Race Date: 02/01/2025 Location: Hale Education Center, Westwood, MA Result: 90 miles completed within the 30-hour race cutoff (95 miles ran total) placing 5th overall! 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The course: Three 5-mile loops, each with their own personality- red, ...

Team RunRunner Chris Manwaring persevering through the Bold Coast Bash 50K. 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? Taking in the views: Sunrise hits at about the time that you reach the first ocean cliffs and it lights up the course beautifully. Challenge: This is very ...

Race: Glen Ogle 33 mile race Team RunRunner David Taylor finishing Glen Ogle 33-mile race in Scotland. Runner: Team RunRun Coach David Taylor Race Date: 11/02/2024 Location: Killin, Stirlingshire, Scotland Result: 5 hours and 15 minutes (including a 35 minute 50K PB en route!) 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? 1. Race feel: Friendly events team and well-organized. 2. Scenery: Gorgeous sights throughout ...

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 Matt Anthony completing the Pumpkin Butt 50K with his pumpkin in hand! 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Race size and feel: The Pumpkin Butt 50K was a small race with really wonderful people, which made it ...

Race: Stoked Scramble 25K - A single day event taking place in the midst of the 3-Day Transelkirk Stage Race event Runner: Team RunRun Coach Jennifer Kozak Race Date: 08/24/2024 Location: Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada Result: 4:45:44; 7th place in age category, 8th woman overall Jennifer scrambling down one of the Stoked Scramble 25K climbs. PC: Bruno Long 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Scenery: This being my ...

Race: Midstate Massive Ultra Trail 100 Miles Runner: Chris Manwaring Race Date: 10/12/2024 Location: While the start was in New Ipswich, most of the course lies in Massachusetts Result: 31 hours 20 minutes and 59 seconds Team RunRunner Chris Manwaring at the finish of the Midstate Massive Ultra Trail 100 miler! Chris and his crew during the Midstate Massive Ultra Trail race. 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the ...

Race: Bubba’s Backyard Ultra Beer Mile - The race report Team RunRun didn't know we were missing! Runner: Chris Manwaring Chris hitting the peak athletic pose while chugging his last beer during the beer mile. Race Date: 10/06/2024 Location: Conway, NH Result: 12 minutes 54 seconds 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Beer! The offering was Lawson’s Little Sip, a 6.2% IPA, graciously ...

Race: Teanaway Country 100 mile race Runner: Team RunRun Coach Dandelion Dilluvio-Scott Race Date: 09/21/2024 Location: Cle Elum, WA Result: 31 hours and 57 minutes; 13th overall and 3rd female Dandelion Dilluvio-Scott ahead of Teanaway Country 100 mile race. PC: Damien Scott 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Terrain and vert: This race is coined “the hardest hundred you’ve never heard of” by Brian Morrison (RD) in Ultra ...

Race: Olympic Mountains 100K Runner: Team RunRun Coach Keith Laverty  Race Date: 08/17/2024 Location: Olympic National Forest in Washington State Result: 11 hours and 57 minutes; 3rd overall Keith Laverty racing his way to a 3rd-place finish at the Olympic Mountains 100K. PC: Takao Suzuki 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? There was just an intangible feel-good vibe of this whole event and community! The race ...

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 – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The Course - Absolutely stunning ...

Name of "Event": Sebago to the Sea Trail (a 30.2 mile FKT route) Runner: Chris Manwaring Race Date: 08/31/2024 Location: Sebago Lake to East End Beach, ME Result: 7 hours and 10 minutes Strava link: https://strava.app.link/Py5geYAkzMb Chris Manwaring reaching East End Beach in Maine, completing the Sebago to the Sea Trail FKT route. Gear - What did you bring? Running vest (the Ultimate Direction FKT vest), old trail running shoes, ...

Our latest Talk With the Experts featured an all star lineup of running parents -Team RunRun coaches CJ Albertson, Adam Frye, Julia Wiseman, Ashley Nordell- to talk about running and parenting and how they’re making it all fit; Team RunRunners and coaches can watch the replay here. Running and family life can complement, and dare I say benefit, each other if approached with intentionality and good communication. Here are 6 ...

Race: The Montane Lakeland 100 Runner: TRR Coach David Taylor Race Date: 07/26/2024 Location: Coniston, Lake District, United Kingdom Result: 36 hours and 49 minutes; 259th place out of 750 starters David Taylor weaving his way through narrow singletrack starting the Lakeland 100. 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Atmosphere - It is like a festival from the campsite to the actual course ...

Race: Never Summer 100K Runner: Team RunRun Coach Dandelion Dilluvio-Scott Race Date: 07/27/2024 Location: Walden, CO Result: 19 hours, 59 minutes and 58 seconds; Overall: 98 DP: 24 Women's winner Lindsey Anderson still smiling at the top of a tough summit during the Never Summer 100K. PC: Rosy Southwell 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The alpine weather/conditions: I’m an athlete who specializes ...

Race: High Lonesome 100 Runner: Team RunRun Coach Jason Pohl Race Date: 07/19/2024 Location: Buena Vista, CO Result: 28 hours and 50 minutes; 31st overall Jason Pohl crossing the finish line of the High Lonesome 100. 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The views - Holy moly the views! As a runner, coach and lover of mountains, I know all race organizations promise a scenic ...

Race: Ouray 100 Mile Endurance Run Runner: Ben Brones Race Date: 07/19/2024 Location: Ouray, CO Result: 51 hours 2 minutes and 18 seconds Runner Elizabeth Butler enjoying her way through the 2024 Ouray 100 Mile. PC: Eszter Horanyi 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The San Juan Mountains, where the race takes place, are beautiful. The volunteers are the best! I struggled this race with an ...

Race: Western States Endurance Run 100 Miles Runner: Matt Urbanski (Team RunRun founder and coach) Race Date: 06/29/2024 Location: Olympic Valley, CA, to Auburn, CA Result: 22 hours 48 minutes, 72nd place overall Strava link: Part 1 Part 2 (You know it's a long race when there are 2 Strava files!) Matt still smiling at the finish of the Western States 100, showcasing his "funky button down finisher shirt"! 3 ...

Race: Hood to Coast: Red, White & Blues 5km Runner: Chris Poole Race Date: 06/29/2024 Location: West Linn, OR Result: 19:57 (4th overall) Chris running the Hood to Coast: Red White & Blues 5km race 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? I loved running it with a great college friend. Oregon is a great running state, and the running community there is vast and nice! It ...

Race: Southside Scramble 22k Runner: Richard Chandler Race Date: 06/22/2024 Location: Susanville CA Result: 2:41:17 (16th overall and 3rd in age group) Richard running the Southside Scramble 22k 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Such a beautiful course. The way the route runs out on rail trails down to the river and comes back on a single track. The small event feel given it was the ...

Race: Cocodona 250 by Aravaipa Running Runner: Team RunRun Coach Dandelion Dilluvio-Scott Race Date: 05/06/2024 Location: Black Canyon City, AZ Result: Overall:99 DP:20 finishing in 4 days, 9 hours, 28 minutes, and 27 seconds! 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? 1. My Crew Ultras are a team effort at any distance. However, I think the 200+ mile length amplifies this concept. Putting together ...

Race: Whitefish Marathon Runner: Jenny Windham Race Date: 05/18/2024 Location: Whitefish, MT Result: 5:49:12 Jenny at the finish of the Whitefish Marathon. PC: Mountain Life Photography 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Beautiful mountain scenery - a nice blend of town and more rural/remote areas The town - Whitefish had a fun ski- and lake-town vibe about it Shops and restaurants were great for spectators, ...

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? Scenery - the mountain vistas, meadows of spring flowers; the area makes me want to leave the city and retire there! Trail conditions - generally pretty easy trails without too many roots or rocks. The course is singletrack trail for most ...

by Team RunRun Coach Brian Lettner and all pictures by Luciana Smania Brian has raced around the world thanks to Race2Adventure’s life-changing running adventures. Directed by Merritt Hopper, Race2Adventure offers a unique concept that combines running with travel and exploration. Brian is one such Race2Adventure enthusiast who has been on multiple trips and shares why in this blog. Brian Lettner on Race2Adventure Nine days. Eight nights. An adventure to remember ...

by Ruby Wyles A few weeks back, we received a race report from Team RunRunner Rebecca Walker that said something along the lines of: ‘I hopped in a 200 mile race, it was fun, wasn’t my fastest or my slowest’. Rebecca’s nonchalance suggested that running super long distances was a relatively common affair for her, and I had to learn more! Rebecca wading through a creek during the Cocodona 250 ...