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The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Dylan Bowman
Trail Running
Western States 100
Ultrarunning
Hoka
Ultra Trail De Mont Blanc
UTMB
Western States
CCC
Hardrock 100
Team USA
OCC
All Conditions Gear
World Championships
2025 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships
Golden Trail World Series
Black Canyon 100K
Jim Walmsley
Running
World Mountain and Trail Running Championships
Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc

Professional ultrarunner, Dylan Bowman, brings conversations with a wide-ranging cohort of guests, covering ultrarunning, sports, business, and the outdoor industry.

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The UTMB Index and race scores have become increasingly significant in the global trail running ecosystem. The Index upstream of sponsorship and race entry opportunities for pros, it allows fans to gauge who is performing best on the world's stage, a... more

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Canyons by UTMB, brought to you in partnership with our good friends at HOKA.

We're grateful for their long-term belief in and support of Freetrail!

Today's show is hosted by Dylan Bowman and he's join... more

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Canyons by UTMB, brought to you in partnership with our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their long-term belief in and support of Freetrail!

Today's show is hosted by Dylan Bowman and he's joined ... more

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Canyons by UTMB, brought to you in partnership with our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their long-term belief in and support of Freetrail!

Today's show is hosted by Dylan Bowman and he's joined ... more

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Recent Guests

Koken Ogassawara
Course-record setting 50k runner, guest on panel
ACG / sponsor
Episode: Gorge Waterfalls 50k Recap + Podium Interviews
Yaomiao (Yao-Miao)
Second in women's 50k, OCC champion, top international athlete
China
Episode: Gorge Waterfalls 50k Recap + Podium Interviews
Jesheryn Small
Champion, Gorge Waterfalls 100k, from Anchorage, Alaska
Independent/athlete
Episode: Gorge Waterfalls 100k Recap + Podium Interviews
Rob King
Third place, Gorge Waterfalls 100k, Ohio
Athlete
Episode: Gorge Waterfalls 100k Recap + Podium Interviews
Liz Hogan
Second place, Gorge Waterfalls 100k, Portland/Colorado background
Athlete
Episode: Gorge Waterfalls 100k Recap + Podium Interviews
Mason Cope
Race winner, 30k podium finisher
ACG/Trail racing athlete
Episode: Gorge Waterfalls 30k Recap + Podium Interviews
Grant Colligan
Third place, standout performance
Trail running community athlete
Episode: Gorge Waterfalls 30k Recap + Podium Interviews
Taylor Peevee
Second place, Women's podium
Trail running athlete
Episode: Gorge Waterfalls 30k Recap + Podium Interviews
Mason Koppe
Rising star in ultrarunning, former track/road background, unsponsored on panel
Self/coaching
Episode: Gorge Waterfalls Elite Men's and Women's Panels | Trailgating

Host

Dylan Bowman
Host of The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman; prominent figure in ultrarunning and trail running media.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Less spiritism would be great💁‍♂️

    Seriously, tarot cards?!? Otherwise this is one of my favorite podcasts. Hopefully this is just a phase🙄

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Matt73940552
    United Statesa month ago
  • D-BOWWWW

    Confused how Dylan Bowman didn’t win ultra runner of the year last year?? We will see if he can take it at Hardrock!! In all seriousness, he does a great job with interview, previews, and keeping tabs on business side / hype of the sport. Every podcast he does is interesting. My only gripe is that he sometimes tries to keep the interview on the tracks or wrap it up and can sometimes come across like he is cutting the person off. It’s not bad or anything, I just sometimes feel like he forces the ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan Clem
    United States2 months ago
  • Master of interviews

    Dylan is truly the maestro on the art of interviewing. I listen to every podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kelli MB
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Show

    Always a great listen, fun, informative and never repetitive. Dylan Dowman’s enthusiasm and love for the sport will only help make trail running more popular! Looking forward to the next podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    George Kingston 67
    Switzerland3 months ago
  • Good podcast - no backbone not empathy

    Hi Dylan

    To not start with the negative i want to say that i really enjoy and appreciate your podcast and the work you do for the trailrunning community.

    I just listened to the pod with Katie and Jim and i was truly saddened by your non response to her struggles - the inability to live in her own country with her spouse in a dignified way.

    But not answering and not showing any empathy with her is crazy to me.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Joepodcast
    Switzerland3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Episodes are informative, with engaging conversations and strong guest lineups.
Listeners praise the host's interviewing skill and deep industry connections.
Overall, perceptions highlight quality production and value for runners and brands alike.

Chart Rankings

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

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#3
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#146
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#8
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#10
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#189
Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#214
United Kingdom/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Gorge Waterfalls 50k Recap + Podium Interviews
Q: What mindset did Jen Lichter adopt to win, and how did it translate into performance?
Jen attributed her success to belief in herself, a long-term training focus, and the decision to stop trying to fit a box around her abilities, instead letting her natural strengths and decision to push when necessary guide her to victory.
Gorge Waterfalls 50k Recap + Podium Interviews
Q: What did it take to secure the course record on the Gorge 50k course?
Koken explained that a relentless pace, a precise energy management plan, and a willingness to push into the late miles allowed him to break the course record by a wide margin, signaling a strong adaptation to the American 50k format and a strong sponsor-driven debut.
BREAKING NEWS: Yao Miao signs with All Conditions Gear
Q: What goals do you have for 2026?
He outlines a path including Las Palmas, Transvacana, Aran Valley 100km, and the major target of CCC, signaling a strategic mix of distance and events.
BREAKING NEWS: Yao Miao signs with All Conditions Gear
Q: Why the shift from long-distance to shorter/mid-distance racing?
He notes initial focus on 100-mile events, then gradually moved toward shorter distances after CCC wins and a desire to explore and optimize performance across different race formats.
BREAKING NEWS: Yao Miao signs with All Conditions Gear
Q: How did you discover trail running and decide to pursue it professionally?
He began in 2016 at a sports school, pursued it as a career after graduation, and chose to continue racing even after early competition setbacks, treating it as his professional path.

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Explores ultrarunning, endurance sport culture, and the outdoor industry through long-form conversations with top athletes, brand partners, and industry insiders. Episodes frequently cover race strategy, training, sponsorship dynamics, and the personal journeys behind elite performances, with a strong emphasis on community, mentorship, and the evolving business of trail running. A standout trait is the blend of high-level athletic insight with practical training and gear discussions, plus occasional industry news and athlete career pivots that appeal to both athletes and professionals in sport marketing and sponsorships.

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2. Yaomiao (Yao-Miao)
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4. Rob King
5. Liz Hogan
6. Mason Cope
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