Borderlands Trail and Ultra Running
Borderlands Trail and Ultra Running · Apr 10, 2026 · 11:38
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Trail running is growing fast, but is it actually scaling? If you’ve ever felt like the sport looks bigger than it is, or struggled to follow it as a fan, this episode breaks down why. This is for runners and industry insiders trying to understand what’s really happening beneath the surface of trail running’s growth.
Josh unpacks the difference between participation and fandom, why brand investment is propping up the pro layer, and what’s missing for the sport to become something people actually follow. Western States and UTMB become the proving ground for a bigger question that could define the future of trail running.
This one’s for the runners who love the sport and want to understand where it’s actually headed.
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