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.

What really went down at the Arizona Monster 300? In this episode of The Next Aid Station, we break down the controversy surrounding the inaugural Arizona Monster 300 by Destination Trail—lack of porta-potties, overworked volunteers, and the firestorm it sparked in the ultrarunning community.

We dig into the facts, the online chatter, and the bigger questions: What do runners deserve from race directors? What happens when 300 miles goes off the rails?

The Arizona Monster 300 is about to test the toughest ultrarunners on the planet—but who has what it takes to survive 300 grueling miles? In this episode of The Next Aid Station, we break down the race course, top contenders, dark horses, and the strategies that could make or break their race. Will experience win out, or will an underdog rise to the occasion? Tune in for our predictions, expert analysis, and what to watch for in one of the gnarliest ultramarathons out there!

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The Chianti 120K brought the heat, and we’re breaking down all the top performances, surprises, and storylines from this rugged Italian ultra. Then, we dive into the explosion of high-quality ultramarathon documentaries on YouTube—why they’re getting better, what makes a great one, and how they’re shaping the sport. Tune in for race recaps, deep dives, and all things ultrarunning!

We're back and better than ever! This week we're going over the mysterious Barkley Marathon that's currently going on right now and then we dive right into the Chianti duel between Killian and Jim this weekend.

In this weeks Episode, Jake and Mick discuss the 2024 ultrarunning seaon! Best races, best performances, breakout performances of the year, and so much more. They also dive into the Javelina Jundred performances & discuss their takeaways from the race. What a year it's been! Sad to wrap this one up but already looking forward to what the 2025 season has in store for us & the ultrarunning community as a whole. Until then!