The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman Trail Running Year in Review 2025 | Athletes, Performances, FKTs, Rookies, Storylines, 2026 Predictions & More
Dec 22, 2025
Join the fun as Corrine Malcom returns to recap the thrilling world of trail running in 2025! Discover the nominees for Trail Runners of the Year and hear their performance highlights, including Tove Alexandersson's stunning world victory. Listen in on candid discussions about the tight competition and key storylines, like doping controversies and innovations in training. Get excited for predictions about the future of the sport and hear personal goals, including Dylan's ambitious comeback to elite racing!
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Yearly Community Ritual
- FreeTrail frames the year-end show as a community ritual that celebrates trail running's growth and stories.
- Dylan Bowman emphasizes gratitude to listeners and the show's central role in his life and work.
Weigh Head-To-Head And Key Wins
- Evaluate athletes by head-to-head results, major wins, and overall season portfolio rather than distance bias.
- Corinne Malcolm weighted world titles, Golden Trail, and UTMB-level wins when building her women's ballot.
Return After Cow Attack
- Corinne recalled Sarah Alonzo returning from an early-season injury after being attacked by a cow.
- Sarah still made the season's big races, showing resilience and earning recognition.