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The Directors

The Directors

Written by: Trials of Miles Racing LLC
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 Conversations with innovative race directors from the Trials of Miles team.

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Trials of Miles Racing LLC Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Running & Jogging
Episodes
  • Tim Tollefson: Trail Fest & The Mammoth

    Tim Tollefson: Trail Fest & The Mammoth
    Nov 13 2025
    On this episode of The Directors, Cooper sits down with professional trail runner and race director Tim Tollefson, who leads Trail Fest and the Mammoth 200. They discuss Tim’s first year managing a 200-mile race—the lessons learned, the logistical challenges, and what it takes to bring an event of that scale to life. The conversation also explores the origins of both Trail Fest and the Mammoth 200, along with broader topics shaping the trail running world, such as how to approach prize money and the trade-offs between staying independent or joining major series like UTMB or Golden Trail. It’s a wide-ranging discussion that any fan of the sport will enjoy.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Dave and Cooper: Bucket List Events

    Dave and Cooper: Bucket List Events
    Nov 7 2025
    In this episode, Cooper and Dave catch up on the World Series, the NYC Marathon, and their bucket-list races—sharing stories about the best events they’ve experienced and what excites them most about future ones. They discuss what draws them to certain races—the history, the views, the community—and lay out a plan to attend new events together, using those experiences to gain fresh insights and inspiration.

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    48 mins
  • Matias Saari: Mount Marathon

    Matias Saari: Mount Marathon
    Oct 30 2025
    In this episode, Cooper sits down with Matias Saari, the race director of Alaska’s legendary Mount Marathon in Seward. They talk about Matias’s path to Alaska, the challenges of organizing a race in such a rugged setting, and the fascinating history behind this storied event. The conversation covers safety protocols for extreme mountain races, the essential role of community in keeping the tradition alive, and what’s ahead as Mount Marathon approaches its 100th running. Matias also reflects on his dual perspective as both a runner and race director, sharing how he works to preserve the race’s authenticity even as its popularity continues to grow.

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    39 mins
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