The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman Black Canyon 100k Preview Show | Exciting Storylines & Golden Ticket Contenders
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Feb 12, 2026 Seth Ruling, elite ultrarunner and 2025 Black Canyon men's champion and course-record holder, reflects on his win. EmKay Sullivan, pro ultrarunner and 2025 golden-ticket winner, shares course insights. They discuss Black Canyon’s fast-to-technical terrain, early pack positioning, critical aid stations, pacing strategies, and which men and women could contend for golden tickets.
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Ankle Roll Led To Tactical Change
- EmKay Sullivan shared her 2024 DNF after rolling her ankle early on technical trail.
- She credited that mistake for learning to tape ankles even on less mountainous races.
Exploit Out‑And‑Back Moments
- Use the out-and-back aid sections to assess rivals and make decisive moves rather than small probes.
- Time gaps at those turns and plan big, committed moves because opponents will see those distances directly.
Race Growth Mirrors Sport's Momentum
- Black Canyon's rapid growth reflects its rising prestige and role as a Western States qualifier.
- Live broadcast and world-trail inclusion have amplified its global profile and participation.