Episode Details

We’re joined by Amy Nelson, race organizer of the legendary Baker Trail Ultras.

Here’s what truly sets this race apart: The Baker Trail Ultras are Trail Sisters Approved, and this race guarantees a 50% female entry field, a commitment that’s still rare in trail running.

Each year, runners take on a different 50-mile section of the 130+ mile Baker Trail—north, central, and south—earning a piece of a three-part medal along the way.

And if you finish all three?

You don’t just get a medal… you earn the legendary rolling pin — a display piece for your medals and a badge of honor that says you’ve put in 150+ miles, navigated challenges year over year, and survived this incredible trail series.

Here's all the helpful links!

Baker Ultra: Making Room for the Women - Ultra Running Magazine

Questions for anything Baker Ultra related, including info on raffles for women (free entries) and discount codes: Amy Nelson Amy.NLSN@Yahoo.com

May 17th, Women’s Run & Raffle (FREE event) registration: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=135618

August 29th, Baker Trail UltraChallenge 50-miler Registration: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=130283

July / August, Baker Trail Training Runs, free and open to the public, covering the entire 50 miles of the 2026 race course, 3 separate training runs: https://www.rachelcarsontrails.org/events/ultrachallenge/uc26/participant

Details on the Baker Ultra 50-miler course and aid stations: https://www.rachelcarsontrails.org/events/ultrachallenge/uc26/participant

Equity and Inclusion Guidelines for the Baker Ultra: https://www.rachelcarsontrails.org/events/ultrachallenge/uc25/equity-and-inclusion-guidelines-for-baker.pdf