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Singletrack

Finn Melanson
Trail Running
Black Canyon 100K
Western States
Nutrition
UTMB
Mountain Ultra-Trail Running
Tinman Elite
Ultra Running
Hong Kong
Nike
Sports Media
Road Marathon
Hoka
Ben Blankenship
Strength Training
Cross-Training
Hayden Hawks
Black Canyon
Bowerman Elite Team
CIM (california International Marathon)

Singletrack is a podcast covering the professional trail and ultrarunning scene.

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Latest Episodes

Marathon des Sables is underway in the Moroccan Sahara, and this year's field is one of the most talked-about in recent memory. Ryan Sandes, Magda Boulet, Maryline Nakache, Ludo Pommeret, Des Linden, and yes, Harry Styles are all on course across six... more

This week on Singletrack News, Finn Melanson and Alyssa Clark cover one of the wildest race cancellations in recent memory, a brewing sponsorship controversy, a landmark change at one of ultra running's most iconic events, and a full roundup of resul... more

In this episode, Rachel Entrekin returns to the show immediately following her 3rd place finish at Chianti by UTMB and gives a firsthand account of one of the most dramatic finishes of the season.

We start with the moment everyone’s talking about: C... more

In this week’s edition of Singletrack News, we break down a massive weekend of racing across Chianti by UTMB, Chuckanut 50K, and Big Alta, highlighted by Golden Tickets awarded at Chianti and a highly anticipated showdown between Courtney Dauwalter a... more

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Recent Guests

Rachel Entrekin
Elite ultrarunner who placed third at Chianti 120K
Ultrarunning athlete
Episode: Courtney Dauwalter’s Next-Level Final Kick: Rachel Entrekin Breaks Down Chianti 120K
James Elson
CEO Centurion Running; event director and active participant in the UK trail scene
Centurion Running
Episode: Is UTMB Still a Net Positive for Trail Running? James Elson Weighs In (Sunday Conversation)
Kilian Korth
Professional ultrarunner, Triple Crown of 200s winner
Independent athlete
Episode: Have 200-Mile Ultras Earned Their Place in the Sport Yet? Kilian Korth Weighs In (Sunday Conversation)
Max King
Professional trail and ultra runner
Kylus (sponsor) / Various race teams
Episode: Max King Talks About Projecting The Barkley Marathons (Sunday Conversation)
Leah Yingling
Colleague and friend of the podcast, also knowledgeable in trail running.
Episode: 2026 Black Canyon 100K Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions
Andy Blow
CEO of Precision Fuel & Hydration
Precision Fuel & Hydration
Episode: What the Best Ultrarunners Are Still Getting Wrong About Fueling and Hydration (Andy Blow Interview)
Geoff Burns
Sports scientist and physiologist
Episode: Why Trail Running Still Hasn’t Had a "Vaporfly Moment" (Geoff Burns Explains)
Scott Frey
PhD in Experimental Psychology and endurance sports coach.
Cerebral Performance
Episode: Scott Frey: Brain Training For Ultrarunning (Sunday Conversation)
Tim Tollefson
Professional trail runner and guest on Free Trail Podcast
Free Trail Podcast
Episode: The UTMB Era, Power Plays, and Trail Running Business Ideas (Long Run Archives #32)

Host

Finn Melanson
Host with a deep focus on trail and ultrarunning, known for engaging interviews and coverage of race strategies.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • Good Not Great

    Most of the show is solid. Finn and his guests (especially panel conversations) lean too much into their liberal beta male agenda, and often come off as a misinformed.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    thejbaker81
    United States16 days ago
  • Awesome show by Finn!

    One of the best ultra and long distance podcasts!! Really amazing stuff going on here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan Clem
    United Statesa month ago
  • The best trail podcast around

    Great pod! Love the thoughtful questions from Finn, along with the great chemistry Finn has with Brett when they are on together. Highly recommended

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonathan. S
    United Statesa month ago
  • Every episode is important

    Finn is excellent

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rileymartin22
    United Statesa month ago
  • My go to Ultra podcast

    Finn and the team produce excellent Ultra news shows and interviews. I get so excited every time a new pod drops. Keep it up y’all.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ghknvff
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

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The show is seen as a must-listen forUltra running fans and those tracking industry trends.
Fans appreciate the mix of elite racing updates and practical training/strategy advice.
Episodes are praised for credible news and insightful deep dives into endurance racing.
Listeners praise the host's engaging interviewing style and guest chemistry.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#8
United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#9
Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#20
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#19
Australia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#40
Italy/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#56
Germany/Sports/Running

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Is UTMB Still a Net Positive for Trail Running? James Elson Weighs In (Sunday Conversation)
Q: Is UTMB a net positive or a net negative for the sport?
Elson ultimately weighs in that UTMB is currently a net positive due to growth, exposure, and accessibility they bring, but cautions that the trajectory could shift if scale outruns safety and local capacity.
Is UTMB Still a Net Positive for Trail Running? James Elson Weighs In (Sunday Conversation)
Q: Can you talk more about what you see as the pros and the cons for UTMB's safety policies and how that leads to more growth, but possibly consequences as well?
Elson highlights both the strengths of UTMB's robust safety protocols and the risks of scaling too quickly, especially in volatile environments, emphasizing the need for local competency and proper resource planning to avoid unsafe outcomes.
Sabrina Stanley on Ovarian Cancer and the Long Way Back to Elite Ultrarunning (Sunday Conversation)
Q: Can you talk about like when that happens, are there both pros and cons to that happening for you athletically?
I don't know what the pros are. There might be some out there.
Sabrina Stanley on Ovarian Cancer and the Long Way Back to Elite Ultrarunning (Sunday Conversation)
Q: Does it feel like you're on the other side of this?
No. I mean, I feel like we're just geared up that, like, every time we get good news, we know it's followed by bad news.
Sabrina Stanley on Ovarian Cancer and the Long Way Back to Elite Ultrarunning (Sunday Conversation)
Q: Do you ever suspect that it was actually in there for, for example, like a longer period of time?
My oncologist surgeon said that it's probably been there for 10 years or more.

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This show leans into the professional trail and ultrarunning world, mixing race strategy, news, athlete profiles, and business angles in running brands. Episodes frequently cover major race developments, sponsorship dynamics, policy shifts at events, and in-depth conversations with top endurance athletes and industry insiders. A standout trait is its ability to pair rapid-fire news with longer, thoughtful interviews that reveal preparation routines, mindset, and the evolving culture of ultrarunning. For potential listeners, expect timely updates on races, gear, and strategy, plus candid conversations with guests who push the boundaries of endurance sport.

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1. The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
2. The Boulder Boys Show
3. Some Work, All Play
4. The Trail Network Podcast
5. Trail Society

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Singletrack launched 5 years ago and published 454 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Singletrack include:

1. Rachel Entrekin
2. James Elson
3. Kilian Korth
4. Max King
5. Leah Yingling
6. Andy Blow
7. Geoff Burns
8. Scott Frey

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