DiscoverBorderlands Trail (+ Ultra) RunningAre We Paying too Much for Ultramarathons? How Did Laz Lake Become an Icon? Listener Calls.
Are We Paying too Much for Ultramarathons?  How Did Laz Lake Become an Icon?  Listener Calls.

Are We Paying too Much for Ultramarathons? How Did Laz Lake Become an Icon? Listener Calls.

Update: 2025-01-16
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Ultramarathon race prices are getting a bit crazy.

Yes, market forces are speaking as runners pay it and as long as we continue to pay these prices they'll stay where they are or keep going up.

  • But how should we be thinking about it?
  • UTMB is cheaper than Javalina
  • Why can't we transfer race entries more easily?
  • ...much much more.

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Are We Paying too Much for Ultramarathons?  How Did Laz Lake Become an Icon?  Listener Calls.

Are We Paying too Much for Ultramarathons? How Did Laz Lake Become an Icon? Listener Calls.

Josh Rosenthal, Runner