Chianti Golden Tickets, "Trail House" Project + Hardcore Harry’s Insane Challenge (Singletrack News)

In this week’s edition of Singletrack News, we break down a massive weekend of racing at Chianti, Chuckanut, and Big Alta.

Elsewhere, we dig into one of the most interesting new concepts in the sport: the “Trail House", a Boulder-based initiative aiming to create a uniquely styled pipeline for post-collegiate runners into professional trail running, with built-in support, structure, and storytelling.

We also cover:

* Lotti Brinks accepting a Western States Golden Ticket via CCC roll-down
* François D’Haene’s 2026 schedule announcement
* The “Hardcore Harry’s” challenge
* A wild FKT story out of North Carolina
* Arizona Monster 300 Preview
* A new long-distance route in the UK

Partners:

* Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (nordarun.com)

* Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next order (precisionhydration.com/planner)

* Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (raideresearch.com)

* Janji - premium trail running apparel (janji.com)

* Kodiak Cakes - my favorite oatmeal and pacakes (kodiakcakes.com)

Photo: @Sean.Haworth

Follow Singletrack on Instagram:

instagram.com/runsingletrack

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/singletrack/id1572382413

open.spotify.com/show/7jAsWCRNSCU8nh81vrAaC2