# The 2026 Western States Endurance Run | DCR AidStation 055

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Podcast: [Dirt Church Radio Trail Running](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dirt-church-radio-trail-running-1006279)
Published: 2026-06-26T17:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week is all about Western States. The history, the myths and legends, and how Ali, Andrew, and Matt first got drawn into the orbit of this incredible race. Andrew, who ran the bloody thing in 2024, confirms that the hype is indeed justified and talks us through the ins and outs of the iconic course. We have interviews with Caitlin Fielder, Holly Ranson, and Lachlan Colbatch, all of whom are toeing the line on Saturday. Above and beyond all this, we discuss Matt’s wildlife encounter...

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