Will Rocha (The People’s Champ): Breaking Down Sky Island, UNRTD, and 2026 Race Plans
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In September, ahead of the Sky Island trail race, Will Rocha famously said he was going to "f**k around and find out." I suppose you could say it paid off—Rocha took the top spot on the 25K, finishing the race in just under two-and-a-half hours.
An impressive finish, especially considering it was Rocha's first trail race. However, Rocha is no stranger to the endurance chase.
In our conversation, we discuss how running came to Rocha by way of an interest in cycling and mobility, his marathon plans, where his next trail race is set to take place, and how that cycling history influenced his team's routing for the UNRTD Austin to San Antonio relay race.
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