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Western States 100 Final Thoughts & Predictions Show Jun 26, 2026

Show notes

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race!

Join us live during race week as we discuss the top storylines of this year's race, preview the fields, and provide our expert analysis and predictions for the win. All of our shows will be recorded in the Basecamp room in the Village at Palisades Tahoe—come join us in person or tune in live on the Freetrail and WSER YouTube channels!

In today's show, we share our final thoughts and predictions for the race. Host Dylan Bowman is joined by special guests Sally McRae and Hellah Sidibe.

Who are you picking for the win? Let us know in the comments! And don't forget to make your picks in Freetrail Fantasy at fantasy.freetrail.com for a chance to win great prizes from Freetrail and HOKA.

Freetrail's Western States Schedule

• Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions • Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00am PT – Tune into the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates • Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show

Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley, and much more.

Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing!

Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail.

You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at:

Freetrail: https://freetrail.com/ Race Week Hub: https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/ Official WSER Agenda: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/ HOKA Race Week Hub: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/

Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and built for trails like Western States.

Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2

Freetrail Links

Dylan Links

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Jim Walmsley | Western States 100 Press Conference Jun 25, 2026

Show notes

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race!

Freetrail's Western States Schedule

Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing!

Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail.

You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at:

Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and built for trails like Western States.

Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2

Freetrail Links

Dylan Links

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Western States 100 Champions Show | Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, & Clare Gallagher Jun 24, 2026

Show notes

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race!

In today's Champions Show, we sit down with four legends of Western States history. Host Dylan Bowman is joined by:

• Katie Schide (2024 champion) • Caleb Olson (2025 champion) • Clare Gallagher (2019 champion) • Nikki Kimball (three-time champion)

Freetrail's Western States Schedule

Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing!

Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail.

You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at:

Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and built for trails like Western States.

Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2

Freetrail Links

Dylan Links

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Zach Miller | Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview 2026 Jun 24, 2026

Show notes

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race!

In this interview, we sit down with Zach Miller.

Freetrail's Western States Schedule

Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing!

Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail!

You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at:

Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and made for trails like Western States.

Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2

Freetrail Links

Dylan Links

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Hayden Hawks | Western States Pre-Race Interview 2026 Jun 24, 2026

Show notes

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race!

In this interview, we sit down with Hayden Hawks.

Freetrail's Western States Schedule

Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing!

Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail!

You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at:

Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and made for trails like Western States.

Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2

Freetrail Links

Dylan Links

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Tara Dower | Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview 2026 Jun 24, 2026

Show notes

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race!

In this interview, we sit down with Tara Dower.

Freetrail's Western States Schedule

Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing!

Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail!

You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at:

Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and made for trails like Western States.

Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2

Freetrail Links

Dylan Links

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Riley Brady | Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview 2026 Jun 24, 2026

Show notes

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race!

In this interview, we sit down with Riley Brady.

Freetrail's Western States Schedule

Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing!

Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail!

You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at:

Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and made for trails like Western States.

Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2

Freetrail Links

Dylan Links

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Hannah Allgood | Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview 2026 Jun 24, 2026

Show notes

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race!

In this interview, we sit down with Hannah Allgood.

Freetrail's Western States Schedule

Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing!

Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail!

You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at:

Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and made for trails like Western States.

Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2

Freetrail Links

Dylan Links

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Western States 100 Preview Show | Course, Conditions, and Contenders Jun 24, 2026

Show notes

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race!

Today's show is our official 2026 Western States 100 Preview Show featuring host Dylan Bowman alongside Tim Tollefson and Corrine Malcolm.

Freetrail's Western States Schedule

• Monday, June 22 at 10:00am PT – Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25 at 3:30pm PT – Final Thoughts & Predictions Show • Saturday, June 27 at 4:00am PT – Live Western States Broadcast • Sunday, June 28 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show

Starting on June 19, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend, including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley, and much more.

Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow @runfreetrail on Instagram so you don't miss a thing!

Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail.

Additional race week schedules, events, and activations can be found at:

Freetrail: https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Race Week Hub: https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/ Official WSER Agenda: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/ HOKA Race Week Hub: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/

Check out the latest from HOKA—the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and built for trails like Western States.

Learn more here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2

Freetrail Links

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Kilian Jornet | Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview 2026 Jun 23, 2026

Show notes

Kilian Jornet Interview | 2026 Western States Race Week Coverage

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race!

In this interview, we sit down with Kilian Jornet.

Freetrail's Western States Schedule

• Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100

• Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM PT Western States Preview Show

• Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM PT Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher

• Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30 PM PT Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions

• Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM PT Tune into the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates

• Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM PT Western States Instant Recap Show

Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend, including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley, and much more.

Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and ensure you don't miss a thing!

Presented by HOKA

Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail!

Check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail — speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and built for trails like Western States.

Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2

Additional Race Week Information

Full Freetrail Schedule: https://freetrail.com/

Additional Events & Activations: https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/

Official Western States Race Week Agenda: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/

HOKA's Full Western States Schedule: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/

Freetrail Links

Dylan Bowman

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