Chianti Golden Tickets, "Trail House" Project + Hardcore Harry’s Insane Challenge (Singletrack News)

In this week’s edition of Singletrack News, we break down a massive weekend of racing at Chianti, Chuckanut, and Big Alta. Elsewhere, we dig into one of the most interesting new concepts in the sport: the “Trail House", a Boulder-based initiative aiming to create a uniquely styled pipeline for post-collegiate runners into professional trail running, with built-in support, structure, and storytelling. We also cover: * Lotti Brinks accepting a Western States Golden Ticket via CCC roll-down * François D’Haene’s 2026 schedule announcement * The “Hardcore Harry’s” challenge * A wild FKT story out of North Carolina * Arizona Monster 300 Preview * A new long-distance route in the UK Partners: * Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/) * Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next order (https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=singletrack) * Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/) * Janji - premium trail running apparel (https://janji.com/) * Kodiak Cakes - my favorite oatmeal and pacakes (https://kodiakcakes.com/?utm_source=SingleTrack&utm_medium=Awareness) Photo: @Sean.Haworth Follow Singletrack on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runsingletrack/ Subscribe to Singletrack on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/singletrack/id1572382413 Subscribe to Singletrack on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jAsWCRNSCU8nh81vrAaC2?si=3ac02e4e32b946c4