Race Reports

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? 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 ...

Genesee Valley Ultra 24 Hour – Race Report

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 ...

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

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? 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 ...

Mesa Marathon Race Report

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 ...

TARCtic Frozen Yeti 30-hour Ultra Race Report

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, ...

Bold Coast Bash 50K Race Report

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 ...

Glen Ogle 33 Race Report

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 ...

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 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 ...

Stoked Scramble 25K Race Report

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 ...

Midstate Massive Ultra Trail 100 Race Report

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 ...

Bubba’s Backyard Ultra Beer Mile Race Report

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 ...

Teanaway Country 100 Mile Race Report

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 ...

Olympic Mountains 100K Race Report – Keith Laverty

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 ...

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

Sebago to the Sea Trail FKT Route Trip Report – Chris Manwaring

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, ...

Running and Parenting: Making It All Fit

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 ...

Lakeland 100 Race Report

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 ...

Never Summer 100K Race Report

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 ...

High Lonesome 100 Race Report

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 ...

Ouray 100 Mile Race Report

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 ...

Western States 100 Race Report

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 Bests – What ...

Hood to Coast: Red, White & Blues 5km Race Report

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 ...

Southside Scramble Race Report

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 ...

Cocodona 250 Race Report – Coach Dandelion Dilluvio-Scott

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 ...

Whitefish Marathon Race Report

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, ...

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? 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 ...

Race2Adventure: Life-Changing Running Adventures

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 ...

200 Miles and Beyond: Inside the World of Ultrarunning with Team RunRunner Rebecca Walker and Coach Greg Ottinger

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 ...

Jim Thorpe 7 Miler Race Report

Race: Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival - 7 Miler Runner: Hannah Breedlove Race Date: 04/28/2024 Location: Jim Thorpe, PA Result: 1:07:48 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/11122963713 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The train - the 7 miler start was accessible by a scenic train that drops you off 7 miles from the finish. Marathon runners (and I think half runners the day before, but can't speak to ...

5 Training Tips From Team RunRun Coach Dakotah Lindwurm

by Ruby Wyles Team RunRun Coach and Marathoner Dakotah Lindwurm made a huge splash earlier this year when she secured her spot on Team USA for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Last week, she was featured in Runner’s World and we couldn’t be more excited for her! As a coach, Dakotah also offers her guidance to other runners: below are five training tips she lives by, highlighted in her Runner’s World ...

Bootlegger 50 Miler Race Report

Race: Bootlegger 50 Miler Runner: Matt Anthony Race Date: 04/06/2024 Location: Jackson, GA Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/11122963713 Team RunRunner Matt before the Bootlegger 50 Miler. 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Really well run by Revolution Running: they're total pros; lots of experienced runners to offer guidance; excellent food and care; lots of specific and knowledgeable support. Perfect weather Great location near Atlanta ...

Bayou Hills 10k Race Report

Race: Bayou Hills 10k Runner: Geoffrey Winkler Race Date: 03/30/2024 Location: Pensacola, FL Results: 45:50 Strava Activity Link: https://strava.app.link/7eOnSQ6yoIb 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Improved pacing effort Racing strategy Loved the endurance that I have built over the last 3 months Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you Hills lol A lot of turns The ...

Napa Valley Marathon Race Report – Cesar Lira

Photo: Lindsey Pfeiffer Race: Napa Valley Marathon Runner: Cesar Lira Race Date: 03/03/2024 Location: Napa, CA Results: https://results.svetiming.com/Napa-Valley-Marathon/events/2024/kaiser-permanente-napa-valley-marathon/results Strava Activity Link: https://strava.app.link/KXvt1wyLNHb 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Weather was perfect for racing The course for the most part runs in a straight line and it’s easy to hit the tangents. Very peaceful scenery! Not so much – Aspects of the race that ...

Indianapolis Monumental Marathon Race Report – Natalie Lutz

In this Indianapolis Monumental Marathon Race Report, Team RunRun coach Natalie Lutz shares her pro-tips on how to be your best on race day in Indy. Course knowledge, tips on pacing, and more - Enjoy! Photo: Monumental Marathon Race: Indianapolis Monumental Marathon Runner: Coach Natalie Lutz Race Date: 10/28/2023 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Results: 3:00:10 Strava Activity Link: https://strava.app.link/0OvKMHRSIHb Video Race Report on YouTube 3 Bests – What aspects of the ...

Fuzzy Fandango 25k Race Report

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 Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/8108025271 Video Race Report on YouTube 3 Bests – What aspects of the ...

Run Melbourne Race Report

In this Run Melbourne Race Report, learn from Team RunRun coach how to be prepared for this flat and fast big-city half marathon. Where should you push for the finish, and what should you expect? Read on and enjoy! Race: Run Melbourne Runner: Coach Ian Whitmore Race Date: 23 July 2023 Location: Melbourne, Australia Results: 1.35 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Flat, ...

Speedland GS: PGH Shoe Review

with Coach Dandelion Dilluvio-Scott Name of Gear: Speedland GS: PGH  Typical price: $275  Where to buy: www.runspeedland.com  Best Use, What did you use this piece of gear of most? Roads, track, trails, long runs, post-run, workouts only, racing only? I’m the kind of athlete who has specific gear for very specific situations and my shoe collection is no exception! I always felt that an all-round trail running shoe that excels in every terrain ...

Sugarloaf Marathon and 15k Race Report

In this Sugarloaf Marathon and 15k race report Team RunRun Coach Salena Sykes shares intel on the race, where the hills are, and what to expect on race day so you can be prepared for your race day! Enjoy! Race: Sugarloaf Marathon & 15k Runner: Coach Salena Sykes Race Date: 05/20/2018 Location: Kingfield, ME Results: 3:30 Video Race Report on YouTube 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did ...

Black Canyon Ultras 100k Race Report

Race: Black Canyon Ultras 100K Runner: Coach Dandelion Dilluvio-Scott Race Date: 02/10/2024 Location: Mayer, AZ Results: 14:08:47 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? --The Saguaro forest: My regular training grounds consist of sage desert, high alpine mountains, slickrock, prairie and foothills. Running through the lofty saguaro cacti was a completely novel experience for me and I loved every moment! --The unseasonable weather: More ...

Gold Coast Marathon Race Report

In this Gold Coast Marathon Race Report, coach Ian Whitmore shares his tips on how to be your best on race day and what to expect from this classic and fast Australian marathon. Enjoy! Race: Gold Coast Marathon Runner: Coach Ian Whitmore Race Date: 2 July 2023 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Results: 3.53 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The name says it ...

Fragrance Lake 10k Race Report

In this Fragrance Lake 10k Race Report Coach Paul Sage shares his insights and tips on how to race this awesome course so that you can be your best on race day! Enjoy! Race: Fragrance Lake 10K Runner: Coach Paul Sage Race Date: 06/09/2018 Location: Bellingham Washington Results: 2nd overall Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/1628196943 Video Race Report on YouTube 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like ...

Run Bonfyre Race Report

In this Run Bonfyre Race Report Coach Carl Jarema shares his tips and insights for how to run this awesome fall season Michigan race well. A campfire for roasting marshmallows at the finish sounds good too! Enjoy! Race: Run Bonfyre Trail Fest: 5M, 10M and 18M options Runner: Coach Carl Jarema Race Date: 11/04/2023 Location: Waterloo Recreation Area - DTE Trails Results: 9th Overall - 2:25:15 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/10159944958 ...

Chicago Half Marathon Race Report

Photo: Chicago Half Marathon This Chicago Half Marathon race report is meant to help you learn from my experiences with this awesome race. From course details to race day logistics, I try to share all that I can to help you be your best on race day! - Jaysen Chambers Race: Life Time Chicago Half Marathon + 5K Runner: Coach Jaysen Chambers Race Date: 09/29/2019 Location: Chicago, Illinois Results: 1:49:34 ...

Saturnalia 10k Race Report – Keith Laverty

Race: Saturnalia 10k Runner: Coach Keith Laverty Race Date: 12/16/2023 Location: Squaxin Park in Olympia, WA Results: 1st OA, New CR Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/10390592365 Video Race Report on YouTube 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The mix of wide/runnable trails/roads and challenging/twisty punchy hills and staircases! I appreciated having some good competition up front to keep the effort honest from the get-go ...

Detroit Free Press Marathon Race Report – Emily Alley

Photo: Detroit FreePress 2023 Race: Detroit Free Press Marathon Runner: Coach Emily Alley Race Date: 10/15/2023 Location: Detroit, MI (USA) -> Windsor, ON (CA) Results: 3:29 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Mild weather International race Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you 2023 race nutrition (Clifblocks) Long stretches through quiet neighborhoods Weird factor – What’s ...

Seattle Marathon Race Report – Coach Keith Laverty

Race: Seattle Marathon Runner: Coach Keith Laverty Race Date: 11/26/2023 Location: Seattle, WA Results: 3rd OA, 2:32:07 Strava Activity Link https://www.strava.com/activities/10286662417/overview Photo: Tiare Bowman 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Big turnout from the running community; lots of on-course cheer stations and enthusiasm! Despite the course change, I liked that the course returned back to starting and finishing in the Seattle center. I ...

Wandering Moose 42k – P.A.C.E. Trail Runs

Race: Wandering Moose 42k - P.A.C.E Trail Runs Runner: Coach Jennifer Kozak Race Date: 10/07/2023 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada Results: Overall: 43 GP: 14 // 5:40:11 Photo: Benjamin Walker Photography (@localsince1908) 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The PACE Trail Run community: P.A.C.E - Positive Attitude Changes Everything - truly lives up to its name! Despite this being my first PACE race, everyone ...

Maine Half Marathon Race Report – Daniel King

Race: Maine Half Marathon Runner: Daniel King Race Date: 10/01/2023 Location: Portland, Maine Results: 2:04:17 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/9956430217 Highlights of your race – What did you do well and enjoy about your race in particular? Fell a little short of targeted pace, but improvement continues on the road to the Seattle Marathon. Photo: Donald Penta ...

Run Rabbit Run 100 Race Report – Coach Dandelion Dilluvio-Scott

Race: Run Rabbit Run 100 Mile Race (Tortoise Division) Runner: Coach Dandelion Dilluvio-Scott Race Date: 09/15/2023 Location: Streamboat Springs, CO Results: Overall: 90 Female:10 // 29:42:01 Photo: Denise Bourassa 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? RRR had some UTMB and Western States vibes! The crowds were not nearly as monumental as these larger events (to my relief). However, it was exciting to have ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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: ...
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 ...
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: 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 ...
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! ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Race: Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival - 7 Miler Runner: Hannah Breedlove Race Date: 04/28/2024 Location: Jim Thorpe, PA Result: 1:07:48 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/11122963713 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The train - the 7 miler start was accessible by a scenic train that drops you off 7 miles from the finish. Marathon runners (and I ...