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Lauren Gregory dominated the women’s race at the Speedgoat by UTMB – Snowbird Resort, Utah 50k, finishing in 5:56. She became the second woman to run sub-6 hours on the course, finishing sixth overall. Mason Coppi won the men’s race in 5:15, with Anthony Williams and Cam Smith following closely behind.
At the Never Summer 100k in Gould, Colorado, Liv Taber led the women’s race, finishing in 13:18. Evan Christopherson won the men’s race in 11:51, setting a new course record. Both races saw strong local competition, with podiums filled by runners from nearby Fort Collins. Read more trail coverage.
In the Never Summer 60k, Eva Keohane set a new course record with a time of 6:42. Lucy Bartholomew and Imogen Ainsworth also broke the old course record, finishing second and third, respectively. Eli Hemming won the men’s race in 5:27, setting a new course record as well. Related: Katharina Hartmuth Sets New Women's Bob Graham Round Speed Record.
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Global stars shine in various trail races, setting new records and showcasing impressive performances. Lauren Gregory dominated the women’s race at the Speedgoat by UTMB – Snowbird Resort, Utah 50k, finishing in 5:56. She became the second woman to run sub-6 hours on the course, finishing sixth overall. Mason Coppi won the men’s race in 5:15, with Anthony Williams and Cam Smith following closely behind.
When did Runner World publish this trail brief?
Runner World published this brief on July 28, 2026. The underlying iRunFar report was dated July 27, 2026.
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This summary is based on reporting from iRunFar. The attributed source link in the article leads to the publisher’s complete report.
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