Who’s Getting a Golden Ticket at the 2025 Canyons 100K?

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Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling join Finn Melanson on the Singletrack Podcast to preview the final golden ticket chase for the 2025 Western States 100 at this weekend’s Canyons 100K in Auburn, CA.

Six golden tickets are up for grabs, with standout athletes like Marianne Hogan, Anthony Costales, Hannes Namberger, Katie Asmuth, and Erin Clark adding serious depth to the competition.

Brett, Leah, and Finn discuss recent administrative updates surrounding the event—including its new status as a "super" golden ticket race, the lack of a live stream, and its recently revoked designation as the Americas Major in the UTMB World Series. They also break down how the course and weather could impact the outcome before diving into the women’s and men’s fields and sharing their podium picks and golden ticket predictions.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Historical Context
03:00 Race History and Personal Experiences
06:02 Live Stream Absence and Coverage Concerns
08:53 Golden Ticket Race Dynamics
11:52 Course Overview and Changes
14:46 Race Strategy and Performance Insights
18:03 Women's Race Preview and Key Competitors
34:06 Nutrition and Strategy in Downhill Races
36:11 Turnaround Times: Canyons to Western States
40:14 Training Intensity: Comparing Current Athletes
42:22 The Evolving Landscape of Dark Horses
55:44 Men's Field Dynamics: Rod vs. Francesco
01:01:51 The Importance of Golden Tickets and Race Strategy
01:03:39 The Pressure of Western States
01:06:31 The Importance of Race Experience
01:08:27 Notable Athletes and Their Journeys
01:18:00 Final Picks and Predictions

Photo: @sh1tinthewoods

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