Looney Loops Preview with Mark McColgan

Mark McColgan head of Saint John Trail Running joins the Chasing Trails podcast to discuss the upcoming Looney Loops race in Atlantic Canada. The race is a 24-hour trail race with a 3-kilometer loop around a lake. Mark shares details about the race, including the challenging terrain and the community-based atmosphere. He also talks about the involvement of the YMCA and the donations that will be made to support their programs. Mark highlights some new additions to this year's race, such as a PR gong, live music performances, and projected race results. The conversation concludes with Brandon and Geoff discussing their plans to participate in the race.

We finish off by talking about the new race at Poley Mountain called the Pole Peak Pursuit. He mentions the challenges of organizing races and the importance of maintaining consistent communication and high-quality event experiences. We even discuss the future goal of organizing a 100-mile race in the Sussex area and the increasing participation of women in trail running events.