Who's the Best Ultrarunner in North America? Inside the Vote with John Medinger

The 44th annual Ultrarunner of the Year Awards are in, and this year delivered one of the deepest fields of women's performances in the history of the award. Buzz Burrell talks with John "Tropical John" Medinger, who has administered the vote since taking over Ultrarunning Magazine in 2003, about the full results, the voting process, and what made 2025 such a standout year. Katie Schide won North American Female Ultr