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Separate Starts, the Fate of World Trail Majors, and Is Hardrock “Cooked”? (Long Run Archives #34)

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Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Alyssa Clark comment on some of the most pressing issues in trail running today - including whether Hardrock is “cooked,” the debate around separate starts at races like UTMB, and what the future holds for the World Trail Majors.

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When was this episode published?: January 7, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 1 hr 28 min.
What podcast is this from?: Singletrack. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Singletrack covers running. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Episode context

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Mentioned in this episode

ACAlyssa Clark BHBrett Hornig

Episode Notes

Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Alyssa Clark comment on some of the most pressing issues in trail running today - including whether Hardrock is “cooked,” the debate around separate starts at races like UTMB, and what the future holds for the World Trail Majors.

Partners:

Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)
Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next order (https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=singletrack)
Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/)
Janji - premium trail running apparel (https://janji.com/)
Momentous - use code SINGLETRACK for up to 35% off your first order (https://livemomentous.com/)

Additional Links:

Follow Brett on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and Coaching
Follow Alyssa on Instagram, Strava, Website
Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube

Support the show

Next listen

All from Singletrack →

Next listen

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Listen guide

How do I listen to this episode of Singletrack?

"Separate Starts, the Fate of World Trail Majors, and Is Hardrock “Cooked”? (Long Run Archives #34)" is an episode of Singletrack. Runtime 1 hr 28 min. Published January 7, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

Step by step

Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads.
Or stream right here. Tap play on the episode card above. No app needed.
Browse the full podcast. Jump to the Singletrack page for the rest of the catalog.
Or subscribe in any podcast app. Singletrack ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts all work too.

Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: January 7, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 1 hr 28 min.
What podcast is this from?: Singletrack. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Singletrack covers running. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.