Above The Fog: Recent Episodes
andrewkrone
Mountain Tiger and Mount Rainer Chat with Jon Bretan and Levi Webb
Mountain Tiger Took Place July 25, 2026, 7am
Mount Rainer Climb Took place July 28, 2026
Mountain Tiger Race:
https://www.mountaintiger.com/
Mountain Tiger Details:
https://www.mountaintiger.com/about-1-1
Mount Rainier Photos
https://akrone.com/blog/2026/08/03/mount-rainer-july-28-2026/
Jon’s Strava on Mt Rainer:
https://www.strava.com/activities/19507772186
Levi’s Strava on Rainer
https://www.strava.com/activities/19508431560
Jurassic Coast 100k, 70k, 40k and 100 Mile Race
Climb South West Ultra Trail Events
Saturday June 20th, 8am
Race Website:
https://www.ultratrailevents.com/ultra-trail-events/jurassic-extinction-jurassic-coast-100/
Jons Run:
https://www.strava.com/activities/18999788827/overview
Jons Photos:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/49661163@N03/albums/72177720334607773
Hike/Run Took Place On Saturday May 30, 2026 at 3am and a few guys at 5am.Andy's write up: https://substack.com/profile/53277490-andrew-krone/note/c-268698247 Andy's Krone Strava:https://www.strava.com/activities/18724043347 One Way:South Kaibab (7234 ft) [no water]Phantom Ranch (water) (2,400 ft)Ribbon FallsCottonwood (water)Manzanita (water)North Kaibab (8215 ft) [no water]
Marin Headlands Miwok start at 5am Saturday May 2, 2026... https://miwok100k.com/ Andy Krone Race...https://www.strava.com/activities/18353972911Andy Melton Race...https://www.strava.com/activities/18358644873Jon Bretan Race...https://www.strava.com/activities/18353866409
Episode 81, Hunter S. Thompson Fear and Loathing in SF 2025
Guests: Jon Bretan and Chris Detrick
Race: Hunter S. Thompson Fear and Loathing in SF
When: December 7, 7am (Sunday morning)
Start: Twin Peaks, the highest vista point in the city
Finish: Twin Peaks, the highest vista point in the city
First Race: 1985
Ultrasignup: https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=126671
John’s Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/16680709838
Chris’s Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/16680908595
http://www.trailrunners.net/homes/fnl/origin.htm
Episode 80, Chicago Marathon 2025
Guests: Tim Dicarlo
Race: Chicaog
When: October 12 2025, 7am (Saturday morning)
Start: Grant Park, Chicago
Finish: Grant Park, Chicago
Race Website: https://www.chicagomarathon.com/
Andy’s Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/16119594767
Tim’s Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/16121575447
Hilloween!!
https://mountaintiger.com/hilloweenrules
Tim Goals
a). run walk plan
b). five miles easy
c). Eat a Gu every 30 minutes
Andy Goals:
a). Healthy start
b). easy first 5 miles (nope)
c). stick to nutrition (good, I recommend untapped over Gu now)
Episode 79, Headlands 50k (ish) 2025
Guests: Victor Ballesteros, Ken Michaels, Andy Melton, Jon Bretan
Race: Headlands 50
26th Annual
When: August 16 2025, 7:30am (Saturday morning)
Start: Santos Meadows (near Muir Beach)
Finish: Santos Meadows (near Muir Beach)
Race Website: https://headlands50k.com
Andy Melton’s Race: https://www.strava.com/activities/15482925718
https://ripplebeerproject.com
https://akrone.com/blog/2025/08/29/tamalpa-headlands-50k-august-16-2025/
https://www.youtube.com/live/L4qtAv_SXQ4
Episode 78, Beaverhead 100k 2025
Guests: Andy Melton
Race: Beaverhead 100k
Tenth Annual
When: July 12, 4am 2025 (Saturday morning)
Continental Divide Trail
Start: North of Idaho Falls on Idaho and Montana
Finish: Salmon
Race Website: https://beaverheadrun.com/beaverhead-100k-trailrace
Andy’s Race: https://www.strava.com/activities/15100628262
Episode 77, Western States 2025
Guests: Phil Buckley, Victor Ballesteros, Andy Melton, Jon Bretan, Megan Kono, Christian Gagel
Race: Western States Fun Run
Started 1981
When: June 28, 5am 2025 (Saturday morning)
Start: Squaw Valley,
Finish: Placer High School
Race Website: https://www.wser.org
Killian’s Data Breakdown:
https://us.coros.com/stories/more-than-splits/c/kilian-jornet-3rd-western-states?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&tripleSource=klaviyo&_kx=RC5OUJ7sn4m0IO3Z939JWofTB4C0J83E1dgAFGQ_6Bg.Tv8yB4
Tim Cannon Parody on David Roche:
https://youtu.be/74niJ1K3jr0?si=fMDSjw-9UOOVxqnd
Megan and David Roche explain David’s blowup (sort of):
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/265-western-states-100-failure-being-human-in-public/id1521532868?i=1000715325523
Megan’s Beaverhead recap:
https://meg-a-miles.com/2023/08/27/beaverhead-100k-7-15-23/
Episode 76, Western States 2025
Race: Western States Fun Run
Started 1981
When: June 29, Saturday 5am
Start: Squaw Valley,
Finish: Placer High Scool
Race Website:
https://www.wser.org
Hons:
https://ultrasignup.com/results_participant.aspx?fname=Hans&lname=Troyer
https://www.irunfar.com/intriguing-storylines-and-predictions-for-the-2025-western-states-100
https://youtu.be/74niJ1K3jr0?si=fMDSjw-9UOOVxqnd
Victor, M11, 2009
Moriah, sub 24 hour 2019
Jon, sub 24 hour 2024
WHO?
M1
M2
M3
M4
M5
Andrew Melton
Hans Troyer
David Roche
Seth Ruhling
Rod Farvard
Vincent Bouillard
Victor Ballesteros
Killian Jornet
Rod Farvard
David Roach
Joe McConaughy
Dan Jones
Andrew Krone
Killian Jornet
David Roche
Rod Farvard
Dan Jones
Hans Troyer
Phil Buckley
Rod Farvard
Adam Peterman
Dan Jones
Hans Troyer
Seth Ruhling
Moriah Buckley
Rod Farvard
Dan Green
Hans Troyer
Killian Jornet
David Roche
Jon Bretan
Killian Jornet
Adam Peterman
Rod Farvard
Dan Jones
Vincent Frenchie
Eric Water
Rod Farvard
Killian Jornet
Vincent Boulliard
Daniel Jones
Adam Peterman
Gregg Fergot
David Roche
Killian Jornet
Dan Jones
Caleb Olson
Adam Peterman
Matisse Buckley
Rod Farvard
Adam Peterman
Dan Green
David Roche
Hans Troyer
WHO?
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
Andrew Melton
Fuzhao Xiang
Riley Brady
Heather Jackson
Tara Dower
Keely Henninger
Vincent Ballesteros
Emily Hawgood
Eszter Csillag
Fu-Zhao Xiang
Hannah Allgood
Ida Nilsson
Andrew Krone
Tara Dower
Hannah Allgood
Emily Hawgood
Heather Jackson
Hau Ha Thi
Phil Buckley
Fuzhao Xiang
Eszter Csillag
Riley Brady
Tara Dower
Emily Hawgood
Moriah Buckley
Fuzhao Xiang
Emily Hawgood
Eszter Csillag
Martyna Miynarzyck
Hannah Allgood
Jon Bretan
Fuzhao Xiang
Marianne Hogan
Estzer Csillag
Emily Hawgood
Riley Brady
Eric Water
Fuzhao Xiang
Riley Brady
Emily Hawgood
Eszter Csillag
Tara Dower
Gregg Fergot
Riley Brady
Fuzhao Xiang
Emily Hawgood
Eszter Csillag
Tara Dower
Matisse Buckley
Fuzhao Xiang
Emily Hawgood
Heather Jackson
Riley Brady
Hannah Allgood
Episode 75, Arizona Monster 300
- Not sure on first race, nothing on website, can't find it online...
- 304 miles , 41,162 feet
- April 4, 1pm 2025 170 hours aka 7 days + 2
- 7 Days 33 minutes!!!!
- https://www.destinationtrailrun.com/arizona-monster-300
- Race Director Candice Burt
- Carolyn Cunha
- Winner Peter Mortimer 3d14h33m
1). https://www.strava.com/activities/14157398298
2). https://www.strava.com/activities/14157401523
3). https://www.strava.com/activities/14157398104
Episode 74, Miwok 100k
- Started 1996
- 62 miles about 11,800 ft
- May 3, 2025, 5am
- com
- Co-Race Directors Magda Boulet and Tia Boddington
- Jon Bretan: https://www.strava.com/activities/14370546707
- Moriah Buckley:https://www.strava.com/activities/14370829000
- Chris Detrick: none
Episode 73, Boston Marathon 2025
- 129 Edition
- Started 1897
- 1 mile and 5k Saturday (Super fun to watch!!
- Start Time 9am Wheelchair
- Starts in Hopkington, ends in Boston
Andy Krone:https://www.strava.com/activities/14245319847
Andrew Melton: https://www.strava.com/activities/14245875609
Max Kam: https://www.strava.com/activities/14244996875
Joyce Lee: https://www.strava.com/activities/14246959750
Episode 72, Mountains to Beach Marathon
- April 13, 2025, 6:11am (should be 6:10am)
- Point to Point Ojai to Ventura
- https://mountains2beachmarathon.com/
- 13 years
- https://www.strava.com/activities/14168132047
2-3k people
Other Stuff:
Sat 12th – Kids 1k, 5k
Sun 13th – Half, 10k, Full
Dissecting a Marathon and the training....
https://www.strava.com/activities/13771818143
https://results.svetiming.com/Napa-Valley-Marathon/events/2025/kaiser-permanente-napa-valley-marathon/results
Great Video on Training like David Roche:
https://youtu.be/FYdK6rB6pJQ?feature=shared
1— Nills Franssens
2—Tim Wallen
3 – Ashley Garriott
4 – Andy Krone
5 – Gregg Fergot
6 - Rob Spinosa
Episode 68
Moab 240 Mile Endurance Run
Friday October 11, 2024 12pm
Carolyn’s Strava
https://www.strava.com/activities/12685331755
Website:
https://www.destinationtrailrun.com/moab
Episode 67
Ruth Anderson Memorial Endurance Run 50M/ 50k
Saturday October 12, 2024
Lake Merced, Just south of SF
Jons Strava
https://www.strava.com/activities/12640438926
Chris Strava
https://www.strava.com/activities/12641449826
Website:
http://www.run100s.com/ra.htm
(Stan Jensen and Gary Wang)
Insane Barkley 2005 Race report by Matt Mahoney…
https://www.mattmahoney.net/barkley/2005/andrew.html
TOR 330
Tour des Geants
https://www.google.com/search?&q=courmayeur
https://www.torxtrail.com/it
TOR330 - Tor des Géants®
Gara di endurance trail
Distanza: 330km
Dislivello: 24000 D+
Tempo massimo: 150 ore
Partenza: Courmayeur - Valle d’Aosta - Italia
Arrivo: Courmayeur - Valle d’Aosta - Italia
Data: 8/14 settembre 2024
Premiazione 15 settembre 2024
Posti disponibili: 1100
Megan’s Blog:
https://meg-a-miles.com/2024/07/14/tor-des-geants-330k-9-10-23/
Doug Mayer (not on podcast, referred to though)
Megan
Yuch
Jack Hsueh (pronounced SHAY)
Victor Ballesteros
https://runthealps.com/
OCC 2024..
https://www.strava.com/activities/12274702307
https://runthealps.com/
https://live.utmb.world/utmb/2024
The acronyms....
TDS
PTL
YCC
ETC
OCC
CCC
UTMB
https://www.strava.com/activities/12241202111
Santa Rosa Rating is 65BB
Start Time 6:30am
August 25, 2024
A-M-R
Andy’s Marathon Rubric
Not to be confused with any other scoring system as this is my opinion.
Overall Focus
10 Possible
5
Crowds
10 Possible
5
Aid Stations
15 Possible
7
Beauty
10 Possible
8
Course Difficulty
-
BB
Cost
5 Possible
5
Bathroom Access
10 Possible
8
Post Race Refresh
10 Possible
10
Number Pickup/Lines
5 Possible
2
Venues Overall
10 Possible
6
Boston Certified
5 Possible
5
Merch
10 Possible
4
Downhill
Yes/No
No
Weather 2024: [Good] (Excellent, Good, Ok, Poor, Terrible)
Start Time Score 2024: 630am [Excellent] (Excellent, Good, Ok, Poor, Terrible)
1). Marathon Focus – (10 Pts)
This is how focused and passionate is the race is on the Marathon including the participants and the course organizers. I will sound awful here but the 5k, 10k, Half and other events are generally a distraction from the race. A true Marathon even should have one event in one day. I may change my opinion but even races on the day prior take from the overall experience [5]
2). Crowdedness – (10 Pts )
Part 1 – (5 pts). Management of Start through Corrals [1]
Part 2 – (5 pts). Overall Total Participants (NY Gets a 0 Here) [4]
3). Aid Stations - (15 Pts)
Part 1 – Options (Water, Electrolyte, Gu, Oranges) [3]
Part 2 – Congestion, Placement [1]
Part 3 – Staffing of Aid Stations [1]
4). Beauty – (10 Pts Available)
Part 1 – Overall Beauty [2]
Part 2 - Start Beauty [1]
Part 3 – Race Beauty [2.5]
Part 4 – Finish Beauty [2.5]
5). Course Difficulty (Letters)
Part 1 Elevation– A-Pancake Flat, B-Moderate (less than 500), C-Hilly (More than 500), D-Very Hilly (More than 800), E- Quad Dipsea Hilly [B]
Part 2 – A-Asphalt 100%, B-Little Ashpalt, C-More than 20% Dirt, D-More than 50% Dirt, E- All Dirt [B]
Part 3 – More than 500 ft Elevation Drop…Asterisk [no]
6). Cost (5 Pts Available)
Ideal is $120 (5). NY Gets a 1, Santa Rosa is [5]
7). Bathroom Access (10 Pts Available) Very subjective, this is mostly at Start Before Race (8 pts), Expo is 2 pts. Should not have to walk a half mile to use bathrooms. [7]
8). After Race Refreshments (10 Pts Available). You can get negative points for serving Coors Light Here. Santa Rosa Gets a 10, Hen House and Athletic Brew [10]
9). Lines and Number Pikcup (5 Pts Availabe)
Part 1 – Drive to Number Pickup? (should be by mail!!!) [1]
Part 2 – Lines to get Refreshments [1]
10). Venues (10Pts Available)
Part 1 – Parking, Expo and Prior Day Access [3]
Part 2 – Finish Area (is there grass and shade to lie down?) [3]
11). Is it Ceritified (5 Pts Available)
12). Merch (10 Pts Available)
Part 1 – Medal [3]
Part 2 – Uniqueness and Quality of Shirt, Hat, Fanny Pack, Mug, etc [1]
13). More than 450 ft Downhill? Asterisk
ATF 63 Sisk-i-you 100k aka SOB 100k
Race: Sisk-i-you 100k, 50 mile, 50k, 15k, 8k,
Started 1999 approximately
When: July 13, Saturday 5am
Start/Finish: Mt Ashland, OR
Race Website:
https://siskiyououtback.com/#raceOverview
Ashland
https://www.mtashland.com/
Andy’s Strava
https://www.strava.com/activities/11882402087
ATF 62 Tsalteshi Backyard Ultra
Tsalteshi translates to “Black Iron Knife”
Race: Tsalteshi Backyard Ultra
Started 1921
When: June 7, Friday 5pm
Start/Finish: Soldotna, AK
Race Website:
https://backyardultra.com/races/tsalteshi-backyard-ultra/
Aktive Palmer AK
https://ultrarunning.com/calendar/event/aktive-s-backyard-ultra
Carolyn’s Strava
https://www.strava.com/activities/11600786498
Photos:
ATF 61 Western States 2024
Race: Western States Fun Run
Started 1981
When: June 29, Saturday 5am
Start: Squaw Valley,
Finish: Placer High Scool
Race Website:
https://www.wser.org
Jon’s Strava
https://www.strava.com/activities/11774544730
ATF 60 Western States PALS 2024
Race: Western States Fun Run
Started 1981
When: June 29, Saturday 5am
Start: Squaw Valley,
Finish: Placer High Scool
Race Website:
https://www.wser.org
Jon Link:
https://1drv.ms/w/s!AuwLrn72fM-OhJI8YcWyvsfe2FzhBg?e=69E1oc
ATF 59 Dipsea 2024
Race: Dipsea
Started 1905
When: June, 9, Sunday 8am
Start: Mill Valley
Finish: Stinson Beach
Race Website:
https://www.dipsea.org
https://www.dipsea.org/course.php
Chad Katoff Strava:
https://www.strava.com/activities/11614430384
Jon Bretan Strava:
https://www.strava.com/activities/11613600695
Tim Wallen Strava:
https://www.strava.com/activities/11615364576
ATF 57 Bryce 100 Mile 2024
Race: Bryce Canyon 100 Mile
Elevation and Heat
15,300 feet of climbing!!! Exposed!@!
When: May 18, 2024 5am
Where: Hatch, 4 Hours South Salt Lake, Utah
Race Website:
https://www.vacationraces.com/ultras/bryce-canyon/
Greg Fergot’s Strava:
https://www.strava.com/activities/11451151880
Ultra Marathon Running with Simon:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwJaLh1vVoPcEL4EHW7dxog
Sally McCrae Podcast:
https://www.sallymcrae.com/choose-strong-podcast
https://miwok100k.com/
Mary Churchill, Megan Aruazo, Lindsey Dwyer, Max Kam, Jon Bretan
https://www.strava.com/activities/11334651206
https://www.strava.com/activities/11334588787
Race: Western States 2024 100.2 miles
Started 1977
When: Saturday June 29-30
Start: Palisades, Olympic Valley
Finish: Placer High School in Auburn
https://www.wser.org/
Olympic Valley
0
Yes
Yes (multiple)
5:00am
5:00am
5:00am
5:00am
Lyon Ridge
10.3
No
6:39am
6:45am
7:10am
7:40am
10:30am*
Red Star Ridge
15.8
Yes
Yes
No
7:28am
7:41am
8:20am
9:10am
10:30am
Duncan Canyon
24.4
Yes (1 vehicle)
8:31am
8:52am
10:00am
11:15am
12:30pm
Robinson Flat
30.3
Yes
Yes
Yes (shuttle)
9:26am
9:59am
11:30am
1:10pm
2:10pm
Miller's Defeat
34.4
No
9:55am
10:38am
12:25pm
2:15pm
3:15pm
Dusty Corners
38
Yes (1 vehicle)
10:18am
11:06am
1:10pm
3:05pm
4:05pm
Last Chance
43.3
Yes
Yes
No
10:55am
11:45am
2:05pm
4:20pm
5:25pm
Devil's Thumb
47.8
Yes
Yes
No
11:42am
12:36pm
3:30pm
6:05pm
7:10pm
El Dorado Creek
52.9
No
12:16pm
1:16pm
4:40pm
7:30pm
8:40pm
Michigan Bluff
55.7
Yes
Yes
Yes (shuttle)
After 8pm
12:50pm
1:52pm
5:40pm
8:50pm
9:55pm
Foresthill
62
Yes
Yes
Yes (multiple)
OK
1:41pm
2:48pm
7:15pm
10:45pm
11:45pm
Dardanelles (Cal-1)
65.7
No
2:10pm
8:00pm
12:00am
2:40am*
Peachstone (Cal-2)
70.7
Yes
No
2:49pm
3:57pm
9:20pm
1:40am
2:40am
Ford's Bar (Cal-3)
73
No
3:12pm
4:22pm
10:00pm
2:35am
5:00am*
Rucky Chucky
78
Yes
Yes (Far Side)
Yes (Near Side shuttle)
OK
3:46pm
4:58pm
11:10pm
4:00am
5:00am
Green Gate
79.8
Yes (on foot)
OK
4:08pm
5:20pm
11:45pm
4:55am
5:50am
Auburn Lake Trails
85.2
Yes
Yes
No
4:56pm
6:08pm
1:05am
6:25am
7:15am
Quarry Rd
90.7
No
5:42pm
6:56pm
2:25am
8:00am
8:40am
Pointed Rocks
94.3
Yes
Yes
Yes (on foot)
OK
6:19pm
7:34pm
3:30am
9:15am
9:40am
Robie Point
98.9
Yes (on foot)
OK
6:58pm
8:17pm
4:40am
10:38am
11:00am*
ATF 55 Boston Marathon 2024
Race: Boston Marathon
When: April 15, 10am
Where: Hopkington to Boston
https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon
Course:
https://www.strava.com/activities/11189243787
https://www.strava.com/activities/11190234628
ATF 55 The Big Alta
Race: 50k and 27k, Approx 7000 ft and 2000ft
When: Feb 24, 2024 (start 8am)
Where: Marinwood (San Rafael, CA)
Website: https://www.daybreakracing.com/big-alta
Course:
https://www.strava.com/activities/10736584442
https://www.strava.com/activities/10858716121
ATF 54 The Big Alta
Race: 50k , Approx 7000 ft
When: Feb 24, 2024 (start 8am)
Where: Marinwood (San Rafael, CA)
Website: https://www.daybreakracing.com/big-alta
Course:
https://www.strava.com/activities/10736584442
ATF 53 Sean Obrien Recap
Western States Qualifier (16 hours)
(17 Total cutoff)
Races: 100k , Approx 13,000ft.
When: January 27, 2024 (start 5:30am)
Where: Malibu so Cal
Website: https://www.khraces.com/series/sean-obrien-trail-runs
Course:
https://www.strava.com/activities/10644068750
Above the Fog highly recommends Alpacas of Montana!!!
No, they didn't pay us, this is a free ad because we like their product!!
Check them out!!!
https://alpacasofmontana.com/
ATF Bandera 100k 2024
Western States Qualifier (17 hours)
Races: 100k, 50k, 25k, Youth 1 mi
When: January 13-14, 2024 (start 7:30am)
Where: Hill Country State Natural Area (HCSNA)
Course:
https://www.tejastrails.com/bandera/#course
Carolyn’s Race:
https://www.strava.com/activities/10563467929
Above the Fog highly recommends Alpacas of Montana!!!
No, they didn't pay us, this is a free ad because we like their product!!
Check them out!!!
https://alpacasofmontana.com/
ATF Bandera 100k 2024
Western States Qualifier!
Getting there: Sacramento Airport or drive the 80…
Race Start: Saturday Jan 13 7:30am
10600 Bandera Creek Rd, Bandera, TX 78003
Management: Tejas Trails
Website(s): https://www.tejastrails.com/bandera/
Expo:
Early packet pickup at iRun Texas Dominion Running Store)
Packet Pickup Firday Jan 12 22211 IH 10 West #1107A, San Antonio, TX 78257
Cost(s): $225 (with 14.88 proc fee so $239.88 ultra signup)
Start Banderra
10600 Bandera Creek Rd, Bandera, TX 78003
Finish Location: Banderra
10600 Bandera Creek Rd, Bandera, TX 78003
Swag: T-Shirt, Medal, Buckle>
Prizes:
Results:
6400ft for 100k
2023
8:59:37
Courtney Dauwalter
2016
7:46:37
Jim Walmsley
25
AZ
Above the Fog highly recommends Alpacas of Montana!!!
No, they didn't pay us, this is a free ad because we like their product!!
Check them out!!!
https://alpacasofmontana.com/
ATF 50 Pre CIM Marathon 2023
Western States Qualifiers
The Journey
Getting there: Sacramento Airport or drive the 80…
Race Start: Dec 3 , 2023
Folsom Prison
Management: Sacramento Running Association
Expo:
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
1400 J Street Sacramento, CA 95814
Website(s): https://runsra.org/
Cost(s): $181.24 (chicago-$243.22) NY $280 Boston $235
Start BUS Location: capital, total cluster, no management or corrals
Finish Location: California Capitol Building
Swag: T-Shirt, Medal
Prizes: 30k in prize money per gender
Results:
2:10:27 Jerry Lawson 1993
2:26:02 Paige Stoner 2022
Strava Link(s):
https://www.strava.com/activities/6348146312
Above the Fog highly recommends Alpacas of Montana!!!
No, they didn't pay us, this is a free ad because we like their product!!
Check them out!!!
https://alpacasofmontana.com/
ATF 49 Pre CIM Marathon 2023
Getting there: Sacramento Airport or drive the 80…
Race Start: Dec 3 , 2023
Folsom Prison
Management: Sacramento Running Association
Expo:
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
1400 J Street Sacramento, CA 95814
Website(s): https://runsra.org/
Cost(s): $181.24 (chicago-$243.22) NY $280 Boston $235
Start BUS Location: capital, total cluster, no management or corrals
Finish Location: California Capitol Building
Swag: T-Shirt, Medal
Prizes: 30k in prize money per gender
Results:
2:10:27 Jerry Lawson 1993
2:26:02 Paige Stoner 2022
Strava Link(s):
https://www.strava.com/activities/6348146312
Above the Fog highly recommends Alpacas of Montana!!!
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4 Guys talk about a backyard Ultra that took place November 11, 2023 in Marinwood (San Rafael, CA)
ATF 46 Post Chicago Marathon 2023
Getting there: Ohaire Airport to Blue Line, about 20 miles $2.50 + .$.50
Race Start: October 8, , 2023
Grant Park
Marathon Wave 1 Start (red): 7:30 a.m.
Management: Carey Pinkowski
Bank of America / TCS App/ Abbotts World Major
Expo:
McCormick Place, Lakeside Center
2301 S. Martin Luther King Drive*
Website(s): https://www.chicagomarathon.com
Cost(s): $243.22
Start Location: Grant Park Entrance Gate
Gate 4- Ida B. Wells Road
Finish Location: Grant Park
Men WORLD Record Kelvin Kiptum 2:00:35 (but he had fancy shoes)
USA Men Connor Mantz 2:07:47, Clayton Young 2:08:00, Galen Rupp, 3rd 2:08:48
Women Sifan Hassan 2:13:44, Emily Sisson 2;22:09, Molley Seidel 2:23:07 Sara Vaughn 2:23:24
Results:
Strava Link(s):
https://www.strava.com/activities/10002554493
ATF 45 Chicago Marathon 2023
Race Start: October 8, , 2023
Grant Park
Marathon Wheelchair Start (men): 7:20 a.m.
Marathon Wheelchair Start (women): 7:21 a.m.
Marathon Handcycle Start: 7:23 a.m.
Marathon Wave 1 Start (red): 7:30 a.m.
Marathon Wave 2 Start (blue): 8 a.m.
Marathon Wave 3 Start (orange): 8:35 a.m.
Spectator access to Grant Park begins: 9:30 a.m.
Management: Carey Pinkowski
Bank of America / TCS App/ Abbotts World Major
Expo:
McCormick Place, Lakeside Center
2301 S. Martin Luther King Drive*
Website(s): https://www.chicagomarathon.com
Cost(s): $243.22
Start Location: Grant Park Entrance Gate
Gate 4 Ida B. Wells
Finish Location: Grant Park
Swag: T-Shirt?
Prizes: none
With a total of $460,000 in prize money for the open division ($230,000 for men and $230,000 for women), the breakdown is as follows:
- 5th Place: $25,000
- 4th Place: $30,000
- 3rd Place: $45,000
- 2nd Place: $55,000
- 1st Place: $75,000
First Race Year: 1977 However (The first Chicago Marathon was run on September 23, 1905
World records have been broken at Chicago five times.[64] In 1984, Steve Jones broke the world record with 2:08:05. In 1999, Khalid Khannouchi was the first to surpass 2:06:00 with 2:05:42.
Men Record Dennis Kimetto with a time of 2:03:45 (2013)
In 2001, Catherine Ndereba broke the record in 2:18:47
Last Race: 2022
Results:
Strava Link(s):
Ragnar Trail Vermont - 2023
Team Name : Kourtney's team
Team Members: Courtney, Han, Sara, Lance, Hugo, Ashley, Emma
Race Start: August 27, 2023 630am
Management: Ragnar Events
https://www.runragnar.com/company-history
cpelletier@runragnar.com // Mobile: 207-608-3337
Website(s): https://www.runragnar.com/
Cost(s): Team of 8 = $1280* At time of purchase
OR
Team of 4 = $800* At time of purchase
*Plus a 9.75% transaction fee. Mandatory volunteer requirements or opt-out fees apply.
Please review the Race Bible for full details.
Start Location: West Windsor Vermont (Close to border of New Hampshire)
North of Albany, North of Boston, ALMOST Parallel with Glenns Falls NY
Finish Location: West Windsor Vermont
Swag: T-Shirt?
Prizes: none
First Race Year: 2018
Last Race: 2022
Results:
2023: http://results.racetimers.com/results.aspx?CId=16432&RId=4292&EId=5&dt=0
85 Teams
Strava Link(s):
Santa Rosa 2023
Race Start: August 27, 2023 630am
Management: Ventures Endurance
Website(s):
https://venturesendurance.com/
https://santarosamarathon.com/race-details/
https://www.marathonguide.com/results/browse.cfm?MIDD=3368230827
Cost(s): $150-200 (approx.)
Start Location: Downtown Santa Rosa
Finish Location: Downtown Santa Rosa
Swag: T-Shirt, Medal- Wine Stopper
Prizes: none
First Race Year: 2009?
Last Race: 2022
Best Times:
Jack Davidson 2:17:53 (2023)
Christa Dressler 2:57 ( I think, 2023)
Strava Link(s):
https://www.strava.com/athletes/3230575 (andrew)
https://www.strava.com/activities/9732482913 (mark)
Hood to Coast 2023
Race Start: August 25, 2023 1130am
Race Directors…
Felicia Hubber – Chairwoman and Race Director
Robert Foote – Founder and Chairman (not pictured)
Management:H2C Productions as part of the H2C Race Series…
Website:https://hoodtocoast.com/
Cost(s): Really depends, no longer displayed on website. Corporate Option 4k for 12 people or Standard option (approx 2.4k for 12 people)
Hotel
Food
Van
Flight
AirBNB?
Things to Bring: Sleeping bag, air mat, cooler, fruit, melons
Download the deadline calendar now for 2024
Start Location: Timberline Lodge (awhanne architect), The Shining 1980. on Mt Hood approx. 5700 ft elevation
Finish Location: Astoria, Oregon along the entrance to the Columbia River
Swag: T-Shirt, Medal
Prizes: none
First Race Year: 1982 Bob Foote (Oregon Road Runners President)
Entrants:
“Hood” to Coast (1,166 teams)
“Portland” to Coast Challenge Relay (14 teams)
“Portland” to Coast Walking Relay (275 teams)
Best Times:
Bowerman Track Club Elite (17:31:09 2015)
Strava Link(s):
https://www.strava.com/activities/9727166750
https://www.strava.com/activities/9725743454
https://www.strava.com/activities/9721522482
https://www.strava.com/activities/9720364666
Tamalpa Headlands 50k
Race Start: August 19, 2023 730am
Race Director: Race Director Jeffrey Stern
Management: Ultra Running Magazine, supported by Tamalpa Runners
Website: https://headlands50k.com/
Cost: $190 + $12.40 runsignup fee (already full)
Start Location: Santos Meadows
Finish Location: Santos Meadows
Schwag: T-Shirts
Prizes: $3,500 from RNNR
Last Race: 2019, Cancelled 2020
Entrants:
2023 Entries: 321
Qualifiers? Nope
Time Limit: 10 hours
Elevation Gain/Loss: 6309
Best Times:
Men: Andy Wacker (3:37:20, 2015)
Women: Meagan Roche (4:20:51, 2016)
Strava Link(s):
https://www.strava.com/segments/10349396
More about Mark Richtman:
https://ultrarunning.com/featured/mark-richtman-an-appreciation/
Food!
https://www.eatmamahuhu.com/
Tamalpa Headlands 50k
Race Start: August 19, 2023 730am
Race Director: Race Director Jeffrey Stern
Management: Ultra Running Magazine, supported by Tamalpa Runners
Website: https://headlands50k.com/
Cost: $190 + $12.40 runsignup fee (already full)
Start Location: Santos Meadows
Finish Location: Santos Meadows
Schwag: T-Shirts
Prizes: $3,500 from RNNR
Last Race: 2019, Cancelled 2020
Entrants:
2023 Entries: 321
Qualifiers? Nope
Time Limit: 10 hours
Elevation Gain/Loss: 6309
Best Times:
Men: Andy Wacker (3:37:20, 2015)
Women: Meagan Roche (4:20:51, 2016)
Strava Link(s):
https://www.strava.com/segments/10349396
Point Mariah Marathon
Race Start: August 5, 2023 8am=
Race Director: Race Director Chris Cloyd
Management: Donner Party Mountain Runners
Website: https://donnerpartymountainrunners.com/
Cost: $80, Team $135 (2 person team), $250 (5 person team) (prices increase June 1)
Start Location: Soda Spring Ski Resort
Schwag: Wooden coaster 2023, shirt
Entrants:
2022 Entries: 51
Qualifiers? Nope
Time Limit: 8 hours
Elevation Gain/Loss: 4300
Best Times:
Men: Jacob Banta 4:12 (2022)
Women: Helen Mino 4:30 (2022)
Past Route(s):
https://www.strava.com/activities/7594306321
The ultimate Ultra Western States! We chat with Max Kam on the lead up and the logistics and the overall human spirit of this great race. 50th anniversary too!
Chat on the 2023 Big Sur Marathon that took place Sunday April 30. Race has been yearly since 1986!!!
Max , Tim and Andy discuss the Way Too Cool 50k that took place March 4, 2023 and how it was really really really wet and cold. Summary: Plan for weather!!
Please forgive the lack of editing and lack of any sort of agenda. Good Times running the Quad Dipsea on Saturday November 26 and huge thanks to all the volunteers who made the event so much fun.
First 100 Miler chat on Above the Fog!!! Incredible effort Max! Race from Williams, OR to Ashland, OR.
https://roguevalleyrunners.com/pages/pine-to-palm
Well, it's a month later but on July 13, 2022 we finally got around to the wrap up. In hindsight a recap should be within 2 days of a race but life gets busy!!
The Dipsea!!! Chat on training and the oldest trail race in America 9 days before the big race!
Discussing all things Miwok 100 (aka the Peoples race)
The Miwok 100k Ultra Race has been held since 1986 and is really long race held each May.
Tim Dicarlo and Andy Krone talk about Boston, training, criteria to get in took races and New York
Tim and Andy talk about the Modesto Marathon that took place Sunday March 27, 2022 at 7am.