The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Black Canyon 50K Preview | Golden Ticket Weekend
Tonight we continue our weeklong coverage of the double Golden Ticket race weekend with Freetrail's preview of the Black Canyon 50K. We'll also share final thoughts and key stats from the Black Canyon 100K and make our Golden Ticket predictions.
We'll be live at 5:00 PM PT with co-hosts Tim Tollefson, Dani Moreno, and EmKay Sullivan.
Who is your pick to win?
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The Docket
Breaking news Black Canyon to Western States history Scenario speculation Historical margins of victory 50K preview Predictions
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Race Registration
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Black Canyon 100K Preview | Golden Ticket Weekend
Tonight we continue our weeklong coverage of the double Golden Ticket race weekend with Freetrail's preview of the Black Canyon 100K.
Over the last 12 years, Black Canyon has grown into one of North America's most prestigious trail races. It now feels like the annual kickoff to the professional racing season — and the energy reflects it.
A Super Golden Ticket race again in 2026, Black Canyon has attracted some of the best athletes in the sport to battle across this classic desert course for a chance to compete at this summer's Western States 100.
We'll be live at 5:00 PM PT / 2:00 PM NZ with Tim Tollefson and EmKay Sullivan to break down the course, expected conditions, and top contenders heading into race weekend. We'll also be joined by a special guest.
Who is your pick to win?
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The Docket
Black Canyon course overview Racing conditions Women's contenders Men's contenders
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Race Registration
Register for The Big Alta https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx...
Register for Gorge Waterfalls https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx...
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Sponsors
Osprey Grab a trail running pack at https://www.osprey.com/catalogsearch/...
NEVERSECOND Nutrition Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order https://www.never2.com
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Tonight we continue our weeklong coverage of the double Golden Ticket race weekend with Freetrail's in-depth preview of Tarawera by UTMB.
Rotorua once again plays host to the 15th running of New Zealand's largest and most important trail race. For the second year in a row, four Golden Tickets to the Western States 100 are on the line, with many of the sport's top athletes toeing the line to secure their spot in Auburn.
We're going live at 5:00 PM PT / 2:00 PM NZ with Tim Tollefson and Dani Moreno to break down the course, expected conditions, and top contenders heading into race weekend.
The Docket
Tarawera course overview

Expected racing conditions

Women's favorites

Men's favorites

Race Registration
Register for The Big Alta https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx...
Register for Gorge Waterfalls https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx...
Sponsors
Osprey Grab a trail running pack at https://www.osprey.com/catalogsearch/...
NEVERSECOND Nutrition Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order https://www.never2.com
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Tonight's live show begins a full week of Trailgating coverage of the 2026 Black Canyon and Tarawera double Golden Ticket race weekend. As usual, we begin the show with the Top 10 Storylines of around these two premier trail running events.
 
Tonight's docket: - Molly Seidel & Des Linden do trails - Analytics corner - Jenn Lichter's 100k debut - People who don't need Golden Tickets - World Record Holders at Black Canyon - Ruth Croft & Dan Jones defend Tarawera Crowns - Riley Brady defends Black Canyon course record win from 2025 - Athletes debuting with new sponsors - Rise of the Black Canyon 50k - Francesco Puppi's 100k dominance - will it continue?
 
Of course, we finish with the Strava file of the week!
 
Our full show schedule for the week is listed below. We'll be going live every night at 5pm PT!
 
- Monday 2/9 - Top 10 Storylines of Black Canyon & Tarawera (TONIGHT)
- Tuesday 2/10 - Tarawera Preview Show
- Wednesday 2/11 - Black Canyon 100k Preview Show
- Thursday 2/12 - Black Canyon 50k Preview Show & Golden Ticket Predictions
- Friday 2/13 - Tarawera Instant Recap Show
- Saturday 2/14 - Black Canyon Instant Recap Show
 
REGISTER FOR THE BIG ALTA - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=130943
REGISTER FOR GORGE WATERFALLS - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=129366
 
Sponsors:
Grab a trail running pack from Osprey - https://www.osprey.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=trail%20runnng
Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at https://www.never2.com
Freetrail Links:
Website | https://freetrail.com/
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Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman
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YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg
Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/
 
Dylan Links:
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/
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Anne Flower is a pro runner for HOKA and Neversecond based in Colorado Springs, CO. In 2025, Anne exploded into the trail running conversation when she broke Ann Trason's course record at the historic Leadville 100 - a mark that stood for 31 years. Later in the fall, Anne went to Tunnel Hill where she broke the 50-mile World Record by a remarkable 13min margin.

 
One of the breakout stars of the 2025 season, Anne will be among the favorites at this week's Black Canyon 100k, where she hopes to earn a Golden Ticket to Western States. This is her first appearance on the podcast.

 
Watch Rest Day Live on YouTube

 
Chapters:
 
What makes you you?
The Intersection of Medicine and Running
2025: A Year of Transformation
The Leadville 100 Experience
Breaking the 50-mile World Record at Tunnel Hill
New Partnerships with HOKA and Neversecond 
Looking Ahead: Future Races and Aspirations
Who Anne Admires
 
REGISTER FOR THE BIG ALTA

 
REGISTER FOR GORGE WATERFALLS


 
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