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Jim Walmsley's Back. Is He The Favorite? Our 2026 Western States Power Rankings
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Jim Walmsley's Back. Is He The Favorite? Our 2026 Western States Power Rankings
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May 2, 20261:25:578.6K views
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Brett Hornig returns to the show for another edition of the Long Run Archives. This time, we break down the stunning news of the week: Jim Walmsley is back on the Western States start list via a Hoka sponsor entry. After that, we share our 2026 power rankings for both the men's and women's races, which we will revisit during race week in Olympic Valley.
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