UTMB’s Utah Expansion, Prize Purse Rush, and Global Series Shakeups

This is the February 9th, 2026 edition of Singletrack News.

Timestamps:

• 01:28 Golden Trail World Series Schedule Announcement
• 05:44 Sky Running Series Announcement
• 09:17 Tarawera 102K
• 12:54 New UTMB Race at Snowbasin
• 17:25 David Goggins signs up for Cocodona
• 19:31 Debate on Pacer-Free Golden Tickets
• 22:41 Diadorra's Sub Four Mile Challenge Announcement
• 25:33 Prize Money News
• 27:56 Open Athlete Manager role at The Feed
• 30:58 Courtney Dauwalter to Naak
• 33:56 Jennifer Lichter, Adam Merry, Meg McKenzie moves
• 36:20 Bear Tags and Silver Tickets
• 38:45 Opportunities for Involvement in Trail Running Organizations

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