Get ready for the ultimate preview of the 2025 Cocodona 250! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ We dive deep into the key storylines, top runners to watch, and predictions for one of the most grueling ultramarathons in the world. Will Courtney Dauwalter make history with a sub-60-hour finish? Can veterans like Haroldas Subertas and Mika Thewes defend their dominance, or will first-timers like Cameron Hanes and Elle Jones shake things up?

We also recap the 2025 Canyons 100k, the last Golden Ticket race of the season, and discuss the standout performances, including Francesco Puppi’s record-breaking run and the top contenders for WSER. Plus, we share insider details about the Cocodona livestream, Utah’s strong representation, and our own on-the-ground experience pacing Elle Jones.Don’t miss this jam-packed episode filled with ultrarunning insights, stats, and expert analysis! 🌄

In this episode, we delve into the highly anticipated 2025 Canyons 100K, a pivotal race on the Western States Endurance Run Golden Ticket Series. With the top three male and female finishers earning coveted entries into the prestigious Western States 100, the stakes are higher than ever.

Join us as we predict who will rise to the occasion, secure their Golden Tickets, and make their mark on the ultrarunning world.​

Why does ultrarunning in Europe feel so different—bigger, louder, more celebrated—than it does in the U.S.? In this episode of The Next Aid Station, we dive into the cultural, geographic, and historical forces that have shaped trail running on both sides of the Atlantic. From the spectacle of UTMB to the grassroots grit of American 100-milers, we explore what’s holding U.S. ultrarunning back from matching the scale, fandom, and mystique of the European scene. Whether you're chasing vert, chasing glory, or just chasing the next aid station, this one's for you.