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
RMB Ultra-Trail Cape Town: The Race We Run
"Cape Town itself is an easy sell... and I think Table Mountain is the jewel in that crown and long may it continue to be that"
"We certainly couldn't put on UTCT without the community."
— Stu McConnachie
Race Director and Founder Stu McConnachie, RMB Sponsorship Lead Mike Edwards, and Finish Line MC Max Cluer explore how their shared vision turns chaos into choreography and makes RMB UTCT a living reflection of the city, the mountain, and the community that connects them all.
In this final episode of the RMB UTCT Seies host Dean Horwitz guides the conversation through the race itself, the heartbeat of everything: the place, the people, and the race.
🎯 In this episode, you’ll hear:
✅ Mike Edwards on the commercial transformation of the event, detailing how RMB's partnership brings purpose to every stride and their commitment to continually growing and improving the race standard every year.
✅ Stu McConaughy on the race's legacy, from the "wildly stressful" early years of turning an idea into a world-class standard event and the constant need to evolve the runner experience year on year.
✅ Max Cluer on the raw emotion of the finish line, discussing how the athlete's personal journey builds resilience and how the community and volunteers are the "secret formula" that keeps the energy going ; and the unique operational challenge of managing the race's "up and down" through the weekend
This Special Edition of the Trail Chasers Podcast is proudly sponsored by RMB.
Whether you're chasing the cutoff or the podium, this conversation will remind you why the RMB UTCT experience is one you will never forget.
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