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The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Dylan Bowman
Trail Running
UTMB
Western States 100
OCC
Western States
Ultra Trail De Mont Blanc
Ultrarunning
All Conditions Gear
Hoka
2025 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships
Team USA
World Mountain and Trail Running Championships
Jim Walmsley
Golden Trail World Series
Black Canyon 100K
Gorge Waterfalls
CCC
World Championships
Chamonix
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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Welcome to Freetrail's Trailgating coverage of the 2026 Golden Trail World Series Final from Muju Trail in South Korea. This is the Golden Trail World Final Men's Recap. Elhousine secures the Three-Peat! Thanks to Salomon for supporting our coverage!... more

Welcome to Freetrail's Trailgating coverage of the 2026 Golden Trail World Series Final from Muju Trail in South Korea. This is the post-race interview with Madalina Florea, the Golden Trail World Series overall champion! Thanks to Salomon for suppor... more

Welcome to Freetrail's Trailgating coverage of the 2026 Golden Trail World Series Final from Muju Trail in South Korea. This is the post-race interview with Andrea Kolbeinsdóttir, the Golden Trail World Series Final champion! Thanks to Salomon for su... more

Welcome to Freetrail's Trailgating coverage of the 2026 Golden Trail World Series Final from Muju Trail in South Korea. This is the Golden Trail World Series Final Women's Race Recap! Thanks to Salomon for supporting our coverage! Since the early 200... more

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Recent Guests

Martin Gaffiore
Trail-running broadcaster and analyst who has raced and inspected the Muju course.
Episode: Golden Trail World Final Preview Show | Who Will Earn the Title?
MK Sullivan
Trail runner and Golden Trail Series analyst.
Episode: Golden Trail World Final Preview Show | Who Will Earn the Title?
Hanna Gröber
German trail runner based in Switzerland and member of Germany's Athletes Commission
ACG Nike
Episode: Hanna Gröber | Golden Trail World Series Final Pre-Race Interview
Caroline Kimutai
Kenyan trail runner and Salomon athlete
Salomon
Episode: Caroline Kimutai | Golden Trail World Series Final Pre-Race Interview
Elhousine Elazzaoui
Two-time defending Golden Trail World Series champion and Moroccan trail runner
Episode: Elhousine Elazzaoui | Golden Trail World Series Final Pre-Race Interview
Philemon Kiriago
Kenyan trail runner and Golden Trail World Series leader
Run Together
Episode: Philemon Kiriago | Golden Trail World Series Final Pre-Race Interview
Taylor Stack
Professional trail runner and Golden Trail World Series competitor
Episode: Taylor Stack | Golden Trail World Series Final Pre-Race Interview
Corrine Malcolm
Trail running thought leader and media figure
Episode: The Great Debate: Should Trail Running be an Olympic Sport?
Anna Gibson
Professional trail runner and 2026 Winter Olympian in ski mountaineering
Episode: The Great Debate: Should Trail Running be an Olympic Sport?

Host

Dylan Bowman
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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • Outstanding!

    Expert trail running content, Dylan is a master at the art of interviewing the best guests in an engaging, informative, welcoming and generous way. Long time listener and fan of the sport, thank you for all you do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emma Joy Henderson
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Thanks Dbo

    Thank you for your Hardrock recap. So much reflection went into this, and it felt like you put into words so much of what I feel in training and racing at altitude. It made me cry and contemplate my own 100 coming up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Isa San Juans
    United States3 months ago
  • Mostly Solid

    The podcast is usually a solid listen, but unfortunately you have to listen to Corrine’s woke opinions. It gets old and annoying to her social agenda when you are trying to appreciate high level athletes performing their craft.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    thejbaker81
    United States6 months ago
  • 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 States7 months 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 States7 months ago

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Fans appreciate coverage of both elite athletes and industry trends, including sponsorships and gear innovation.
Critiques often mention moments where hosts interrupt or steer too aggressively.
Listeners praise interview quality and guest depth, noting strong host interview pacing and industry insights.

Chart Rankings

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

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#4
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#8
Canada/Sports/Running
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#13
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
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#233
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#11
Australia/Sports/Running
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#25
Italy/Sports/Running

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Taylor Stack | Golden Trail World Series Final Pre-Race Interview
Q: Can you summarize what the segments are and how they impact the series?
Each race has uphill, downhill and sprint segments that are scored separately, with the top five in each segment earning points. Stack says runners can target segments strategically, but he prefers not to compromise his overall placing.
Taylor Stack | Golden Trail World Series Final Pre-Race Interview
Q: How do you think the weather impacts the race?
Stack says wet, muddy, slippery and cold conditions could act as an equalizer, creating opportunities for upsets and changing expectations about who will perform well.
The State of Anti-Doping in Trail Running | Tim Tollefson & Travis Tygart from TrailCon
Q: Given the questionable testing processes with Stian, what steps are being taken to make athletes feel that testing is safe and fair?
Tygart says testing should follow robust, established procedures, use accredited laboratories, and protect sample handling and results management. Investing in the process upfront helps preserve athlete confidence and prevent costly disputes later.
The State of Anti-Doping in Trail Running | Tim Tollefson & Travis Tygart from TrailCon
Q: Does trail running need a national governing body in order to set the rules and guidelines you are suggesting? If not, who sets the rules for the sport?
Tygart says sports often develop governing bodies as participation grows and rules become necessary. He notes trail running may be able to work with existing World Athletics infrastructure, while recognizing that governance and local control involve broader considerations.
The Great Debate: Should Trail Running be an Olympic Sport?
Q: What would need to happen for trail running to become a realistic Olympic candidate, and what unique strengths does trail running bring?
The panel discusses a compelling event proposal, cultural relevance, global participation, stronger governance, anti-doping, and unified rankings as important considerations.

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