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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2025 · 43 MIN

Victor Zeitoune & Austin Lo: The $1 Ultra

from The Directors

In this episode, Cooper Knowlton sits down with Austin Lo and Victor Zeitoune, the creators of the $1 Ultra, an unsanctioned backyard-style ultra they launched in NYC earlier this summer. They break down how the race format works, including its innovative $1 buy-in and prize money structure, and share stories from race day, including how they dealt with the parks department without having a permit. The discussion also dives into how athletes responded to the stripped-down, community-driven concept and what the future might look like for unsanctioned backyard ultras. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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