Run Rabbit Run 50 & 100 mi Races in Steamboat Springs

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In the last 15 years of shooting races, nothing has moved me more than the raw epic moments at the finish line.

The motion, the suffering, the pure grit it takes to run 100 miles through the mountains to hurt like hell and still push across that line is absolutely incredible. Having finished 50 plus ultras myself, I feel every emotion these runners carry in those final steps: the exhaustion, the relief, the joy, the tears, the unbreakable bond between runner and crew.

These photos are not just images. They are proof of what the human spirit is capable of when it refuses to quit.

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Run, Rabbit, Run is pleased to announce our partnership with Runners for Public Lands. Runners for Public Lands (RPL) envisions a world where everyone has access to healthy, runnable landscapes. They empower runners to protect public lands and expand access to nature through community events, education, and civic engagement. Check out their 2025 Annual Report for a full recap of their work, follow them on Instagram , and consider signing up for their Action Network or supporting their efforts with a donation that will go directly toward protecting the places we love to run.

Run Rabbit Run 100! Are you ready to find out what you are truly made of?
This is an encounter with some of the most breathtaking, wild mountain ranges on earth. It tests you from the very first step, forcing you straight up the mountain to run along the ragged edge of the Continental Divide. But the true reckoning comes at Fish Creek Falls, which is a brutal and hyper technical descent that demands absolute focus from tired legs and a weary mind.

This course will break you down, but it will also build you back up. It is, without a doubt, one of the most punishing yet deeply transformative journeys on the planet. Are you ready to toe the line?

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Hey, Bunnies and Turtles!
 
Da Harv here, where it looks like the snow season is finally over in beautiful Steamboat Springs (not that we had much) so Happy Memorial Day Weekend and Happy Spring! And we are oh-so-happy (hoppy?) to welcome back Tailwind as our Run, Rabbit, Run drink of choice. We will have

Courtney Dauwaltermelon and Mandarin Orange for you this year. Want to train with it (and you should)?  Here's a link for 20 percent off. 

https://tailwindnutrition.com/discount/RUNRABBIT2026?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall-products
 
And yup, we have another couple 100 mile teams:  Heather Dougherty and Paul Jacobs - The 51st Staters.  And Zoe Rom with two time winner Dave Stevens. They are desperately searching for a name. Anyone out there think of one?
 
And we still have a few reserved slots for you weally fast wabbits who want to compete for our $20,000 first place prize (and over $100,000 in total prize money), but they're going fast!  Details on our website!
 
See ya soon!
Harvey at Da Hutch

Run Rabbit Run 100! 🏃‍♂️💨🏃‍♀️
This year’s race is ABSOLUTELY STACKED fresh rockets on both sides and three defending champs battling for that $20k prize!

Men’s Contenders:

• Ryan Sullivan (35, CO) 4th last year & now coming in 🔥 hot after crushing Black Canyon.

• Dave Stevens (43, Canada) Two-time king going for the hat trick. This guy eats the course for breakfast.

• Jim Rebenack (41, CO) Silent assassin & former champ. Quiet legs, loud results.

Women’s Contenders:

• Hannah Allgood (34, CO) The clear favorite. WS beast + Moab 55k winner. Altitude? She owns it.

• Jennie Yeaman (34, CO) Gutty 4th on her first 100 last year. This time she’s hunting the win.

• Nicole Laughton (39, OK) Flatlander who climbs like a damn mountain goat. Total threat!

Buckle up, this one’s gonna be a straight-up WAR! 🔥🐰

Greetings, Bunnies and Turtles!

Couple things : First, just a reminder that we are partnering with The Runner Health Consortium, a team of leading sports medicine doctors and researchers from across the US, to help better understand how training patterns affect injury risk and performance.

Eligibility:
You must be 18 or older, a resident of the United States, comfortable completing online surveys in English, willing to use Strava to track your training, and planning to participate in a road or trail race of 10K distance or longer in the next 6 months. Even those on our watch and waitlist (and we expect most of you to ultimately get in) are eligible!

To Participate You Must:
Take a 10-minute baseline survey about your race experience, health, and training plan.
Complete quick 3-minute health surveys every 2 weeks during training and 1 week after your race.
Log or sync your training on Strava (privacy settings are up to you) and grant the study team access to your Strava data.

By participating, you'll contribute to a study that could revolutionize training for a race and prevent injuries for you and fellow runners in the future. Also, the first 5,000 runners who meet eligibility requirements and register for the study will receive an entry to a raffle for a $50 gift card each time a health survey is completed.

Click here to learn more and enroll: www.runhealthy.org/study Questions? Contact the research team: [email protected] Plus, you will have access to the results of this study!



Second:

Our great sponsor BOLD Outerwear, a Steamboat Springs eyewear brand, will give one lucky runner a free pair of BOLD photochromic sunglasses.

Winner picks any pair, $89 value.

Built for RRR100 miles of changing Steamboat light, from shaded singletrack to sunny ridgelines.

Enter in about 30 seconds. Want more chances to win? Share with a friend for bonus entries.

Enter here: boldouterwear.com/rrr100

Don’t forget, BOLD is offering 10% off all sunglasses to RRR100, use code RRR100 at https://boldouterwear.com/collections/sunglasses



And yup, we still have a few reserved slots for you weally fast wabbits!

Da Harv

Hey, Bunnies and Turtles

Greetings from beautiful Steamboat Springs, Colorado! We’re hopping happy to welcome or latest sponsor, Steamboat’s own Native Excavating. Native Excavating is a long-established excavation and construction company serving the Yampa Valley since 1981. Known as one of the largest contractors in the area, the company specializes in road building, utility installation, foundation work, and year-round services including snow plowing. With a large fleet of equipment and a strong local workforce, Native Excavating has built a reputation for quality, reliability, and deep community involvement across northwest Colorado. And we’re not supposed to mention that the president of Native Excavating, Charlie MacArthur, was the 2022 WINNER of our Tortoise division and is quite the ultra-runner. But you didn’t hear that from us. Thank you, Charlie!

And yup, we have couple more teams signed up for the Team Challenge: Cecilia Williams and Jon Harrison (The LeadVail Hobbyjoggers), and from Oklahoma, Nicole Laughton and Joel Dutton (The Okie Lowkey Underdogs). Rules about the Team Challenge are on our website.

And if you are a weally fast wabbit, we still have a few reserved 100 mile Hare slots saved for you! Winners can win close to $25,000!

 

See ya soon!

 

Harvey at Da Hutch

Hey Rabbits! 🐇 We’re stoked to partner with our hometown friends at BOLD. Born right here in Steamboat Springs, BOLD gets the grassroots grit it takes to take on 100 miles of mountain dirt, whether you’re a top-tier elite or an everyday grinder.

They also make killer trail sunglasses at a price point that actually makes sense. The ultimate hack for the RRR course? Their photochromic lenses. They automatically adapt to changing light conditions, giving you clear vision whether you’re weaving in and out of the trees or pushing through the night. 🌲🌙

Word on the trail is we may have some limited-edition RRR shades dropping soon... stay tuned. 👀

For now, get your training gear dialed. The BOLD crew is giving the RRR family 10% off with code RRR10.

Grab a pair here: https://boldouterwear.com/collections/sunglasses

Get ready for the 2026 Run Rabbit Run we're bringing the heat, we've reserved some spotsfor the fastest rabbits out there! 🐇💨 Over $100,000 in total prize purse this year all going to you speedy hares who crush it on the course!
Plus last year we gave over $50k to our favorite charities. We're beyond thrilled about our incredible new sponsors stepping up to help make this epic event even bigger and better. Thank you all let's make 2026 unforgettable! Who's ready to run? 🚀 "

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