Tales from the Wild Goose: Allie Backer's First Ultramarathon

Welcome to another episode in our special series, Tales from the Wild Goose! This series highlights the voices, stories, and experiences of runners who joined us at the Wild Goose Trail Festival. Today, we are thrilled to share Allie Backer's race experience at the Wild Goose 50K! This was Allie's very first ultramarathon, and she shares her incredible journey on the trails, the challenges she overcame, and the amazing support she received from her friends and family.

Whether you're a seasoned trail runner or someone who simply loves hearing inspiring stories, this episode is packed with grit, heart, and the true spirit of trail running.

Registration for the 2025 Wild Goose Trail Festival is now open! Kids 1M, 10K, 13.1M, 50K, 50M, 100K, 100M, 36H.