Our annual Ultrarunning Year in Review is here! I'm joined by Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling to break down everything that defined the sport this year: the performances that reshaped the hierarchy, the storylines that sparked debate, and the trends that may permanently change how ultrarunning operates heading into 2026.

Topics include:

The biggest ultrarunning storylines of 2025
Breakout performances and unsung heroes
The most dramatic races and moments of the year
Comeback athletes and rookie standouts
Surprising results that rewrote expectations
The rise of agents, Substack, and athlete media
Brand wins, sponsorship shifts, and product moments
What 2025 tells us about the future of the sport

Thanks for tuning in! As always, this conversation is subjective, North American ultra-biased, and built for debate - so we want to hear from you. What did we get right - and what did we miss? What moments defined 2025 for you?

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