Only 3 Finishers at Devil's Gulch 100 with Porter + Katie

Devil's Gulch has 3 distances - 1/2 Marathon, 50 Miles, + 100 Miles. In a hot year (2023) DG had only three finishers out of 21 starters.
The course lives up to its name and belongs in the discussion with some of the other big mountain ultras like Wasatch or High Lonesome. 24,000' feet of gain.
It's a beast. It's a devil.
06:45 Exploring the Course of Devil's Gulch
24:26 Hopes for Future Races and Changes
26:21 The Impact of the Race on Runners
28:30 The Challenge and Beauty of Devil's Gulch
31:56 The Support and Community at Devil's Gulch
37:30 Selling Devil's Gulch to Different Runners
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[@therealdonquixotedelamancha]

Thanks for the interview! I ran the 100 miler last year and it was a beast, really kicking my butt. The course/trail wasn't too bad and there were lot of runnable sections but the heat was unbearable...and the distance between aid stations were too long for a 100 miler. The first 50 miles (two loop course) only had 3 fully stocked aid stations (and two water drops) so that means only 6 total aid stations for 100 miles. Probably too few for non-elite "weekend warriors" who seek challenging but also enjoyable experience/race. The race allowed runners to drop to 50M (from 100M sign up) so that's what I did. Beautiful scenery though!

[@borderlandstr]

Hey! Thanks for the comment. I think they increased the number of aid stations this year. I really loved being at the start line this year. It’s such a beautiful setting.

[@jg5555]

Hey Josh, I'm the random guy who said hi about 10 minutes before the race started on Saturday! Dang it... DNF'd the 50-mile, started to fade when it got hot and then slowed down so much that I couldn't carry enough water between aid stations. Got weak & super crampy and bailed at mile 38. Bummer but it was still probably my funnest race in terms of hanging out with other runners along the way. In hindsight (for my ability level) if I would've strategized for 18-20hrs instead of 14-16 I think it would have gone better, but now at least I have a more realistic idea of how the heat can mess with your plans. Thanks for the interview!

[@borderlandstr]

Nice to meet you that day! That’s a hard race but among the more special ultra communities I’ve seen. Are you going to try that race again?

[@jg5555]

@@borderlandstr You too! Yeah I might have to do a little forgetting first 😂but I could see doing it again after I get a better handle on surviving in the heat.