Singletrack · Episode 394 · July 18, 2025 · 1 hr 50 min

Western States in Transition? What’s Next for the Iconic 100-Miler (Topher Gaylord Interview)

Topher Gaylord is the newly appointed President of the Western States Endurance Run—arguably the most iconic ultramarathon in the world. A seven-time WSER finisher, Topher brings decades of experience in global outdoor industry leadership and a deep well of insight from more than 75 ultramarathons run across the globe. In this conversation, we discuss: – The direction he wants to steer Western States in – His views on the Golden Ticket Series and how it’s evolving – How he processed recent ...