The Trail Chasers
Hosted by Dean Horwitz a trail running enthusiast, who started his journey in 2022, Dean has experienced the transformative power of chasing trails firsthand. Fuelled by a passion for trail running and a knack for connecting with fellow trail chasers, Dean created this podcast to merge both interests.
This podcast is all about embracing the adventure, community, and self-discovery that comes with trail running. Join Dean on a journey of exploration and discovery, where you’ll learn about the world of trail running together. No matter if you’re a seasoned trail pro or just lacing up your shoes for the first time, this podcast is for you.
Whether it’s the exhilarating view from a mountain peak or the camaraderie and making new friends with fellow trail runners, Dean is here to guide you through it all.
The Trail Chasers
Sue Ullyett—Volunteering, Vibes and Views: Where Community Shows Up
"It's a coming together of friends, people who you feel like family."
Ever wondered how volunteering, vibes, and views come together to turn Ultra Trail Cape Town and Ultra Trail Drakensberg into unmissable community celebrations?
In this bonus episode of Trail Chasers, we sit down with Sue Ullyett—the event manager behind both UTCT and UTD. Sue shares how a chance coffee chat grew into a decade-strong core team, and how their passion for inclusivity transforms volunteers, spectators, and runners into one big trail family.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
✅ Why volunteers at UTCT and UTD “feel like family” and what keeps them coming back 🤗
✅ How a chance coffee chat turned into a decade-strong core team building iconic trail events. ☕️
✅ The secret behind crafting a race village that invites runners, crew, and locals to celebrate together under one finish-line canopy 🎪
✅ What role aid station captains and local communities play behind the scenes—from route marking to create iconic mini-communities with local flavour at each aid station 🌙
✅ Why even injured athletes volunteer—giving up their race entry to support the next generation of trail runners ❤️
✅ Why volunteering at UTCT or UTD is the best way to join the trail community 🤝
🥾 Ready to join the community? Share your own volunteer stories, favorite race-village memories, or dream aid-station treats below or DM us @trailchaserspod—we’d love to hear how community shows up for you!
🎙 Season 3 is sponsored by Gilnokie Socks 🧦 Visit gilnoki.com and use the code TRAILCHASERS at checkout for 20% off your first order!
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