Episode 94: Cristina Regalado: Community, Access, and the Road to Western States

Cristina Regalado joins the Trail Network Podcast fresh off receiving a Gu sponsored entry into Western States, marking a major milestone on her path to Auburn this June. A fixture in the Salt Lake City trail scene, Cristina shares what this moment means to her, not just as an athlete, but as someone deeply committed to expanding access to trails and ultrarunning for underrepresented communities.

This conversation is rooted in joy, vulnerability, and belonging. Cristina reflects on the power of community, the importance of representation in trail running, and how showing up as her full self has shaped both her running and her advocacy. It’s an honest and uplifting look at what’s possible when opportunity, support, and purpose intersect.

Cristina also shares a few organizations she loves that are doing meaningful work to make trail running more inclusive. One standout is The Active Joe, a Texas-based group taking intentional steps toward access and equity, including offering race manuals in Spanish, partnering with the Trail Mix Fund to help athletes from marginalized backgrounds access races, and actively celebrating women while working toward equal start lines.

This episode is edited and produced by the Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network.

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