2027 Season Kick-Off: Running OCC, CCC Golden Tickets & Lottery Season Ahead
Carrie and John kick off Year Two of the Spirit of Western States podcast with a first-hand recap of UTMB week in Chamonix — Carrie's experience running OCC, the operational details behind Europe's biggest trail race, and the CCC Golden Ticket results as top finishers decide whether to accept their spots at Western States 2027. They also cover progress on the four-year Granite Chief trail reroute, break down exactly how the WSER lottery works ahead of November registration, and reflect on rac...
Podzilla Summary coming soon
Sign up to get notified when the full AI-powered summary is ready.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Listen to This Episode
More from Spirit of Western States
2026 Western States Recap: Records, Record Crowds, and the Sphere of Influence
Crewing & Pacing Western States: Trail Angels, Race Rules, and Stories from the Trail
Eight Weeks Out — Canyons Golden Ticket Recap, Trail Report, Course Conditions, Waitlist Update, Pacers, and a Major 2026 Entrant Announcement
The Heart of the Run: Highlighting Volunteers & Important Race Updates
Get summaries like this every morning.
Free AI-powered recaps of Spirit of Western States and your other favorite podcasts, delivered to your inbox.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.