2027 Season Kick-Off: Running OCC, CCC Golden Tickets & Lottery Season Ahead

Carrie and John kick off Year Two of the Spirit of Western States podcast with a first-hand recap of UTMB week in Chamonix — Carrie's experience running OCC, the operational details behind Europe's biggest trail race, and the CCC Golden Ticket results as top finishers decide whether to accept their spots at Western States 2027. They also cover progress on the four-year Granite Chief trail reroute, break down exactly how the WSER lottery works ahead of November registration, and reflect on race-day safety and the importance of CPR after Jeff Browning's medical emergency at TDS.