Freetrail Fantasy: Test Your Trail Running Predictions — image accompanying Canadian Running's report. Image accompanying Canadian Running’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Freetrail Fantasy, launched by Freetrail, lets fans predict podium finishes in major trail races. Players select top five finishers for each race. The game scores based on predicted placements, with bonus points for exact matches.
The game uses past results from sites like UltraSignup and UTMB Index. Players earn up to 500 points for a first-place pick. For top-ten contests, the maximum is 750 points. Weather and personal challenges can affect outcomes. Read more racing coverage.
Freetrail’s tech head, Travis Loncar, built the system. The team updates the elite roster before each race. Players should consider course style and runner consistency when making picks. Related: Hunt Wins European 100m Gold, Britain's First at Championships.
This original Runner World brief is based on reporting from Canadian Running. Visit the source for its complete reporting, context and any later corrections.
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What should runners know about Freetrail Fantasy: Test Your Trail Running Predictions?
Freetrail Fantasy allows runners to predict podium finishes in major trail races. Freetrail Fantasy, launched by Freetrail, lets fans predict podium finishes in major trail races. Players select top five finishers for each race. The game scores based on predicted placements, with bonus points for exact matches.
When did Runner World publish this racing brief?
Runner World published this brief on August 11, 2026. The underlying Canadian Running report was dated August 11, 2026.
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This summary is based on reporting from Canadian Running. The attributed source link in the article leads to the publisher’s complete report.
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