Tarawera 102k Preview Show - Who will secure Western States Golden Tickets?
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Release Date: 02/11/2026
Rest Day | Courtney is BACK, Chuckanut, The Big Alta, & TrailCon Breaking News
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Welcome to Rest Day Live, Freetrail’s weekly livestream breaking down the biggest stories in trail running. Tonight, Corrine Malcolm and Tim Tollefson step into the co-host chairs, carrying the show after a big weekend at The Big Alta. We’ll also be sharing some exciting breaking news right at the top of the show. We’ll be live on YouTube at 5pm PT. The Docket: Breaking news: Major confirmed keynote speaker at TrailCon Chianti recap and Golden Ticket recipients Chuckanut recap The Big Alta final thoughts Strava file of the week Bonus Miles: Mailbag and training updates...
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The Big Alta 28k Instant Recap + Podium Interviews
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Welcome to Freetrail’s Trailgating coverage of the 2026 Big Alta. This year’s race is presented by Salomon. Salomon makes the gear that transforms sports, experiences, and culture – helping unleash the best in people through mountain sports. Born in the French Alps and refined around the world, check out Salomon’s S/LAB range to find your best solutions for shoes, packs, and apparel. We’ve been running in the new S/LAB Ultra Glide 2 lately and enjoying the balance of comfort and performance on the trails. Make sure to tune into our full weekend of Trailgating, hosted by Dylan...
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The Big Alta 100k Instant Recap + Podium Interviews
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Welcome to Freetrail’s Trailgating coverage of the 2026 Big Alta. This year’s race is presented by Salomon. Salomon makes the gear that transforms sports, experiences, and culture – helping unleash the best in people through mountain sports. Born in the French Alps and refined around the world, check out Salomon’s S/LAB range to find your best solutions for shoes, packs, and apparel. We’ve been running in the new S/LAB Ultra Glide 2 lately and enjoying the balance of comfort and performance on the trails. Make sure to tune into our full weekend of Trailgating, hosted by Dylan...
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The Big Alta 50k Instant Recap + Podium Interviews
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
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The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
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The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
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The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Welcome to Freetrail’s Trailgating coverage of the 2026 Big Alta. This year’s race is presented by Salomon. Salomon makes the gear that transforms sports, experiences, and culture – helping unleash the best in people through mountain sports. Born in the French Alps and refined around the world, check out Salomon’s S/LAB range to find your best solutions for shoes, packs, and apparel. We’ve been running in the new S/LAB Ultra Glide 2 lately and enjoying the balance of comfort and performance on the trails. Make sure to tune into our full weekend of Trailgating, hosted by...
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The Big Alta 28k Preview Show | Course, Conditions, & Contenders
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Welcome to Freetrail’s Trailgating coverage of the 2026 Big Alta. This year’s race is presented by Salomon. Salomon makes the gear that transforms sports, experiences, and culture – helping unleash the best in people through mountain sports. Born in the French Alps and refined around the world, check out Salomon’s S/LAB range to find your best solutions for shoes, packs, and apparel. We’ve been running in the new S/LAB Ultra Glide 2 lately and enjoying the balance of comfort and performance on the trails. Make sure to tune into our full weekend of Trailgating,...
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The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
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The Inaugural Big Alta 100k Preview Show | Course, Conditions, & Contenders
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Welcome to Freetrail’s Trailgating coverage of the 2026 Big Alta. This year’s race is presented by Salomon. Salomon makes the gear that transforms sports, experiences, and culture – helping unleash the best in people through mountain sports. Born in the French Alps and refined around the world, check out Salomon’s S/LAB range to find your best solutions for shoes, packs, and apparel. We’ve been running in the new S/LAB Ultra Glide 2 lately and enjoying the balance of comfort and performance on the trails. Make sure to tune into our full weekend of Trailgating,...
info_outlineTonight 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
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Tarawera course overview
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Expected racing conditions
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Women’s favorites
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Men’s favorites
Our 2026 Tarawera and Black Canyon coverage is brought to you by Nike ACG (All Conditions Gear). Make sure to check out All Conditions Gear footwear and apparel. All Conditions Gear is designed, tested, and made on planet earth specifically for trail running. You can learn more and check out the latest ACG gear at allconditionsgear.com. We're super grateful for their support!
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