Returning after an eighth-place finish at his debut last year, Hans Troyer lines up for the 2026 Western States 100 hoping to do something special. In the following interview, Hans talks a bit about his pathway to trail running, how his racing goals changed while midway through Western States last year, his racing strategy and how he wants to continue to be aggressive, and the advantages of being slightly inexperienced in the sport.
To learn more about who’s racing, check out our men’s and women’s previews before following our live race coverage on race day.
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Hans Troyer Pre-2026 Western States 100 Interview Transcript
Transcript coming soon.
