In this episode of the Borderlands Trail and Ultra Running podcast, host Josh Rosenthal (founder of Borderlands)and guest Wolfrunner delve into the complexities of clean sport, race pricing, and the evolving landscape of competitive running.

As race prices increase runners will be looking for alternatives - enter a new trail running league.

Weigh in on a futue episode at RUNMORE649 (786 667 3649). Let us know your take on our Bad Runners Take.

02:11 Stian Angermund was Robbed
06:12 The Illusion of Clean Sport
14:27 A Survey of Race Fee Increases
18:45 What Can Events Learn from Golf?
29:03 The Evolution & Place of Run Clubs
31:21 Individual (Un)Supported Efforts
33:35 Bandit and Fat Ass Races
37:20 The Value of a Formal Race Offer
41:57 Races Should Be About Competing
44:20 The Runner's Score

---- Partners ----

Naked Sports Innovations - the worlds best hydration belt

TMRW Coffee - Code Borderlands for 20% off

Salt Lake Footshills Trail Races. Salt Lake City, UT - May 31, 2025

PATH Projects - My favorite running shorts, Borderlands10 for 10% off.

----

Borderlands.cc

----

Call RUNMORE649 (786-667-3649). Leave a message for the podcast—hot takes, agreement, anger, or joy.