Episode 049: Lottery Results, McDowell Mountain, Brazos Bend, and Festivus 50

Ultrarunning News Network

Tune in to hear our recap of the Western States and Hardrock lotteries along with notable runners who will be on the starting lines in 2025. We go over race results from McDowell Mountain Frenzy, Brazos Bend, Hitchcock Experience, The TN Mile, Ray Miller 50/50, and the Festivus 50 Miler. We talk about the female owned race company in Charleston, SC called Palmetto Ultras. A few notable FKTs were set recently including the women’s FKT on the mt. Tam Hill Climb and also the unsupported men’s FKT on the Mason-Dixon Trail (DE, MD, PA). Tara Dower signs what may be a record breaking sponsorship deal with Altra. AJW is starting a legendary aid station series of articles on iRunFar and the public can submit nominations. Aravaipa continues to grow and has expanded into SoCal for 2025. Finally, voting begins on Dec. 17th for Ultrasignup’s Keep Trail Running Weird Awards!

“Just One Mile” Documentary on the Mid State Mile (I believe you can watch on Apple TV or purchase on Amazon: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/just-one-mile/umc.cmc.2n0ufshaco4s2xr2t0zv7a7gf

FreeTrail Video of Anna Gibson Mt. Tam FKT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VfrAA_Fdp4

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