The 2023 Baker Trail UltraChallenge (Baker Ultra) near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, accomplished a milestone rare for any 50-mile race: the number of female participants exceeded the number of registered male runners.
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Amy Nelson
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Increased female participation can serve as inspiration to others and work to assuage general self-doubt. Role models matter. Visibility leads to the realization that we can do hard things. And …
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“More women will hit the trails when they see themselves represented on the trails.” These are the words of Jubilee Paige, race director for the iconic Black Canyon 100K in …
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Located an hour outside of Pittsburgh, the Baker Trail UltraChallenge is a 50-mile foot race spanning single-track trails, dirt roads, pavement, footbridges, farms and forests.