Singletrack Who’s Getting The Golden Tickets at the Canyons 100K? (2025 Preview)
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Apr 21, 2025 AI Snips
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Brett's 2021 Canyons Race Story
- Brett Hornig shared his 2021 Canyons 100K experience, finishing 32nd after winning a 50K two weeks earlier.
- Leah Yingling and Finn also raced Canyons, with Leah earning a golden ticket in 2022 and Brett covered in mud after a fall.
Canyons 100K Course Challenge
- The Canyons 100K race is net downhill but includes challenging climbs, making it a test of both descending and climbing ability.
- Athletes must be strong on diverse terrain and manage pace well to handle the joint demands early and late in the race.
Trend Toward Aggressive Racing
- Ultra races like Canyons are becoming more aggressive with runners pushing pace early, using better fueling and hydration.
- The sport is evolving toward confident, sustained fast pacing rather than slow, tactical racing.