EP54 - We Handed Out Trail Running’s Biggest Awards of 2025 👀

About this episode

It’s the final episode of the year and we’re wrapping things up with our completely unofficialRUNcensored Awards, looking back at the biggest moments intrail running and ultra running in 2025.

We start with a discussion aroundtrail shoes and trainers, talking through brands regularly seen on UK and European trails includingSalomon, HOKA, Nike, adidas, La Sportiva and Altra, before moving on to the events, performances and people that defined the year. The conversation covers major races and formats such asUTMB,Ultra-Trail Snowdonia Eryri,Trans Gran Canaria, theLondon Marathon, theSHE Ultra, and the ever-growing popularity of theBackyard Ultra.

Throughout the episode we hand out theRUNcensored Awards, includingtrail shoe of the year,best trail event,best running influencer,best performance, andtrail runner of the year. Along the way we reference and discuss standout athletes from across the UK and international trail scene, includingSarah Perry,Anna Llewellyn,Jack Scott,Henrietta Alban,Holly Stables,Hugh Chatfield,Abby Hall, andHannah Cox, as well as broader comparisons to endurance mindsets through figures likeAlex Honnold.

There’s a deeper discussion around what it really takes to be anultra endurance athlete, with particular credit given toSarah Perryfollowing an incredibleBackyard Ultraperformance and record-setting time. Gary also shares honest advice onsocial media and content creation, talks about the impact of theHardest Geezer, and outlines his own plans for 2026, including chasing asub-2:30 London Marathon.

Chris bringsChatGPTinto the mix to name thebest trail runner,best UK trail runner, and abreakthrough athlete for 2025, before we wrap things up by naming ourpodcast of the yearand reflecting on another big year for theRUNcensored Podcastand the wider trail running community.

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