Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Go behind the scenes of our biggest production week of the year: Western States 100.
In this special vlog episode from the Singletrack Podcast, we take you inside our Olympic Valley and Auburn studios for a full recap of the 2025 Western States 100 race week. From athlete interviews to race-day storytelling, this is a full-circle look at what it takes to cover one of the most iconic ultramarathons in the world.
Monday to Thursday:
We welcomed a stellar cast of athletes, creators, and operators to our Olympic Valley studio. Interviews with Sally McRae, Dylan Bowman, Abby Hall, Rod Farvard, Marianne Hogan, Scott Jurek, and Topher Gaylord offer unique perspectives on the race. Our preview panels with Jeff Colt, Brett Hornig, and Leah Yingling dive into storylines, strategies, and predictions for the weekend ahead. You’ll also see the in-between moments — the laughs, the prep, and what it’s like to host these legends in person.
Friday:
We document the pre-race energy at the Western States packet pickup and race briefing in Olympic Village. Runners are dialed in, crews are getting organized, and a palpable tension builds as the clock ticks toward race morning.
Saturday:
The camera follows our good friend Caleb Olson on his race from start to finish. It turned into something unforgettable — Caleb went on to win in near-record time. We captured it all.
Sunday:
We wrap the week with celebration and reflection at our Auburn studio. Watch as the community comes together to honor finishers, analyze results, and look ahead to what’s next.
This is more than a race recap — it’s a peek behind the curtain at the people and passion fueling trail running’s crown jewel event. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the sport, this episode brings you closer to the action, the athletes, and the atmosphere of Western States.
🎥 Subscribe for more race week vlogs, athlete interviews, and deep dives into the sport of trail and ultrarunning.
Partners:
Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (nordarun.com/)
Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD30 at checkout on their website to get 30% off your purchase.
Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.
Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (raideresearch.com/)
Follow Singletrack on Instagram:
instagram.com/runsingletrack
Subscribe to Singletrack on Apple:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/singletrack/id1572382413
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Go behind the scenes of our biggest production week of the year: Western States 100.
In this special vlog episode from the Singletrack Podcast, we take you inside our Olympic Valley and Auburn studios for a full recap of the 2025 Western States 100 race week. From athlete interviews to race-day storytelling, this is a full-circle look at what it takes to cover one of the most iconic ultramarathons in the world.
Monday to Thursday:
We welcomed a stellar cast of athletes, creators, and operators to our Olympic Valley studio. Interviews with Sally McRae, Dylan Bowman, Abby Hall, Rod Farvard, Marianne Hogan, Scott Jurek, and Topher Gaylord offer unique perspectives on the race. Our preview panels with Jeff Colt, Brett Hornig, and Leah Yingling dive into storylines, strategies, and predictions for the weekend ahead. You’ll also see the in-between moments — the laughs, the prep, and what it’s like to host these legends in person.
Friday:
We document the pre-race energy at the Western States packet pickup and race briefing in Olympic Village. Runners are dialed in, crews are getting organized, and a palpable tension builds as the clock ticks toward race morning.
Saturday:
The camera follows our good friend Caleb Olson on his race from start to finish. It turned into something unforgettable — Caleb went on to win in near-record time. We captured it all.
Sunday:
We wrap the week with celebration and reflection at our Auburn studio. Watch as the community comes together to honor finishers, analyze results, and look ahead to what’s next.
This is more than a race recap — it’s a peek behind the curtain at the people and passion fueling trail running’s crown jewel event. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the sport, this episode brings you closer to the action, the athletes, and the atmosphere of Western States.
🎥 Subscribe for more race week vlogs, athlete interviews, and deep dives into the sport of trail and ultrarunning.
Partners:
Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (nordarun.com/)
Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD30 at checkout on their website to get 30% off your purchase.
Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.
Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (raideresearch.com/)
Follow Singletrack on Instagram:
instagram.com/runsingletrack
Subscribe to Singletrack on Apple:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/singletrack/id1572382413
Subscribe to Singletrack on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/show/7jAsWCRNSCU8nh81vrAaC2?si=3ac02e4e32b946c4
