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Caleb Olson

Runner

Caleb Olson is a mountain ultrarunner whose race record includes winning the 2025 Western States 100. His athlete profile describes a preference for long, technical mountain routes.

Discipline
Mountain ultrarunningSource
Career marker
2025 Western States 100 championSource

66 TUM reports · Published coverage below

Publication history

Coverage over time

24 editorial issues

Distinct issues per publication month. Each issue counts once.

Caleb Olson — monthly TUM coverageFrom Jul 2024 through Nov 2026. Highest month: 3 issues. Exact counts are provided in the accessible chart description.Jul 2024: 0 editorial issuesAug 2024: 0 editorial issuesSep 2024: 0 editorial issuesOct 2024: 0 editorial issuesNov 2024: 0 editorial issuesDec 2024: 0 editorial issuesJan 2025: 1 editorial issueFeb 2025: 2 editorial issuesMar 2025: 2 editorial issuesApr 2025: 1 editorial issueMay 2025: 2 editorial issuesJun 2025: 1 editorial issueJul 2025: 2 editorial issuesAug 2025: 1 editorial issueSep 2025: 1 editorial issueOct 2025: 1 editorial issueNov 2025: 0 editorial issuesDec 2025: 0 editorial issuesJan 2026: 0 editorial issuesFeb 2026: 0 editorial issuesMar 2026: 0 editorial issuesApr 2026: 0 editorial issuesMay 2026: 2 editorial issuesJun 2026: 3 editorial issuesJul 2026: 2 editorial issuesAug 2026: 2 editorial issuesSep 2026: 0 editorial issuesOct 2026: 1 editorial issueNov 2026: 0 editorial issues
Jul 2024Peak 3Nov 2026

Monthly editorial issue counts: Jul 2024: 0; Aug 2024: 0; Sep 2024: 0; Oct 2024: 0; Nov 2024: 0; Dec 2024: 0; Jan 2025: 1; Feb 2025: 2; Mar 2025: 2; Apr 2025: 1; May 2025: 2; Jun 2025: 1; Jul 2025: 2; Aug 2025: 1; Sep 2025: 1; Oct 2025: 1; Nov 2025: 0; Dec 2025: 0; Jan 2026: 0; Feb 2026: 0; Mar 2026: 0; Apr 2026: 0; May 2026: 2; Jun 2026: 3; Jul 2026: 2; Aug 2026: 2; Sep 2026: 0; Oct 2026: 1; Nov 2026: 0.

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In The Ultra Minute

Newest first

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An Antelope Island return

TUM covered Caleb Olson’s return and the 2026 Antelope Island Fall Classic 50K wins by Olson and Alexandra Audu.

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Dhiman, Chassagne and Olson

TUM reported the men’s podium and Olson’s account of nearly catching Chassagne. The result belongs to the 2026 route.

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Olson’s pre-race letter

TUM linked the letter Olson scheduled to publish at race weekend about wanting to race UTMB.

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UTMB recaps and interviews

TUM recommended the official recap and post-race conversations with Dhiman, Entrekin and Olson.

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Singletrack’s previews and interviews

TUM linked Melanson and Hornig’s preview and the named athletes’ Chamonix conversations.

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Speedgoat’s late lead changes and 50K/30K podiums

50K fourth man: 5:35:23 at Speedgoat; reported July 27, 2026.

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Olson compares three pacing jobs

Caleb Olson compared athlete-reported device data from pacing Mike McMonagle at Scout Mountain, Jimmy Elam at Hardrock and Anthony Costales at Western States. The heart-rate comparison is his account, not a physiological ranking.

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Freetrail’s Western States previews and interviews

Caleb Olson: Champions-show appearance. Dated June 25 reporting; historical context, plans and later outcomes remain distinct.

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Olson’s 2025 win and 2026 pacing plan

Caleb Olson: 2025 win discussed; Planned 2026 pacing return. Dated June 25 reporting; historical context, plans and later outcomes remain distinct.

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The Western States race program

Caleb Olson: 2025 champion pictured in 2026 program.

Earlier coverage (56)
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Twisted Fork results and separate Bear tags

Caleb Olson: 30K second place; not the 68K.

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Olson’s earlier 30K plan

Caleb Olson: Planned 30K, explicitly not 68K; later second in 30K; UTMB preparation described as priority; Ascent described as likely next race; no result.

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Olson’s own career announcement

Caleb Olson wrote that he was leaving software development to pursue professional running full time. TUM’s workplace asides are commentary; no employer identity, work record or private detail is inferred.

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Olson writes about sponsorship

Caleb Olson’s Going Pro was an article about athlete sponsorship and contracts, rather than an announcement that he had just turned professional.

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Commentary on top performances

TUM recalled Olson’s 2025 Western States win.

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Green’s interview with Olson

TUM linked Tyler Green’s 2025 video interview with Western States champion Caleb Olson while preparing for Worlds. A training interview is distinct from a championship result.

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The dated 2025 US Worlds roster

TUM’s July 2025 roster account listed Caleb Olson in the long trail men; later selections and race outcomes remain separate.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: July 19, 2025

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Olson wins Western States 2025

TUM reported Caleb Olson’s 14:11:25 win at Western States 2025, the second-fastest course time then. It was not a new course record; the family photo adds no child profile.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: July 4, 2025

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Olson’s intermediate lead

TUM described Caleb Olson leading Chris Myers by four minutes at Foresthill in 2025. The intermediate gap is not the final finishing margin.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: July 4, 2025

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Walmsley watches the 2025 race

TUM described Jim Walmsley spectating at Western States while tracking Caleb Olson’s splits. Spectating is not a start or result in that edition.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: July 4, 2025

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Olson’s earlier results in context

TUM contrasted Caleb Olson’s 2024 Western States fifth place and 2025 Transgrancanaria victory with his 2025 Western States win; Jornet was a tactical comparison.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: July 4, 2025

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Olson’s own race account

TUM linked Caleb Olson’s Chasing Trail account of his Western States win, titled 14:11.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: July 4, 2025

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Ruhling’s exact 2025 finish time

TUM linked McMonagle’s account of the 2025 Western States winner.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: July 4, 2025

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Mogavero’s 2025 debut mark

TUM cited his 2024 debut of 14:40:12 as the previous debut benchmark.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: July 4, 2025

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Lavaredo’s 2025 results and a future plan

TUM reported his interest in future longer hundreds, including Lavaredo; no result is inferred.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: July 4, 2025

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Two dated injury self-reports

TUM identified Jack Kuenzle as his coach in July 2025.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: July 4, 2025

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Olson on Tune-Ups and Longevity

Olson’s June 2025 essays discussed tune-up races and long-term perspective, with the Twisted Fork 30K still ahead.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: June 13, 2025

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Olson revisits his Worlds debut

Caleb Olson revisited his 89th-place finish at the 2023 World Championships; TUM also noted his selection for the September 2025 team in Spain.

Event date: 2023 · TUM publication: May 9, 2025

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The initial 2025 men’s squad

Caleb Olson was named in the initial May 2025 U.S. men’s long-trail squad for the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: May 2, 2025

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Olson trains on the Western States course

Caleb Olson shared reflections after training runs on the Western States course at Michigan Bluff.

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Olson considers his next race

In March 2025, Olson was weighing Western States against Gorge 100K after his Transgrancanaria win. Western States looked likely, but he was still considering his options and asking for feedback.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: March 13, 2025

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The Albons recap Transgrancanaria

Named as the runner who finished ahead of Jon Albon at Transgrancanaria.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: March 5, 2025

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Olson’s Transgrancanaria feature

TUM introduced a feature on Caleb Olson’s change in racing approach at Transgrancanaria.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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A change from patient hunting

TUM contrasted Olson’s usual late-race progression with his more assertive approach in this race.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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Olson wins in 12:17:25

TUM reported Caleb Olson winning his Transgrancanaria debut in 12:17:25, calling it the first American win and a course-record improvement of more than 25 minutes. Olson noted that the route differed from previous years and conditions were good.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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Olson’s plan and Evans’s withdrawal

Olson’s pre-race post planned to stay one to two minutes behind early leaders and treated Jon Albon as his main competition. TUM reported Tom Evans withdrawing before the start.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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Olson takes an early lead

TUM described Olson moving to the front early rather than settling behind the leaders.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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Olson reflects on the opening pace

In the post-race reflections quoted by TUM, Olson said the opening pace felt manageable enough to take the lead and push slightly.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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Backing off after early effort

TUM described Olson easing after the opening aid stations when his heart-rate data suggested more effort than intended.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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A three-man group

Olson, Josh Wade and Jon Albon stayed together through the first half of the race in TUM’s account.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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Olson recounts the pack’s tactics

TUM attributed to Olson’s Singletrack appearance an account of Wade’s repeated surges and Albon staying within striking distance.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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The climb to El Garañón

TUM framed the climb to El Garañón at mile 54 as decisive, contrasting Olson’s expected late gap with the earlier opening on the climb.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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An opening on the climb

TUM attributed to Olson’s podcast and post-race account the moment Wade stumbled and Olson saw an opening.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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Olson explains the surge

TUM quoted Olson saying he noticed space after hearing a scuff, pushed briefly, and found Wade did not stay with him.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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Committing to the move

TUM described Olson committing after a calculated surge drew no immediate response from Wade.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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“Break the elastic”

TUM quoted Olson’s self-instruction to break the elastic during the move.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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Learning to force the race

TUM framed the move as a new approach for Olson: forcing an opening while racing for the win.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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The first separation

TUM described Olson surging ahead to create the race’s first real separation.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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Olson’s tactical explanation

Olson said he hoped getting around the next few corners before being seen again might break his pursuer mentally; that is his tactical interpretation.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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A gap at the top

TUM reported Olson’s lead growing to several minutes by the top of the climb.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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Albon chases on the descent

TUM described Caleb Olson alone in the lead while Jon Albon chased on the descent.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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Pressure from the closing gap

TUM described Albon closing for several miles and Olson trying to hold the lead while near his limits.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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Olson on running scared

TUM quoted Olson writing that he tried to switch off his thoughts and run while feeling unused to leading and afraid of being caught.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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The pursuers on Olson’s mind

In TUM’s narrative, Olson’s aching legs and thoughts of Wade and Albon closing added to the pressure.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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Olson’s self-talk under pressure

TUM quoted Olson’s self-talk about controlling his pace and accepting pain while trying to stay ahead.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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Albon and Wade finish behind Olson

Jon Albon finished second at the 2025 Transgrancanaria in 12:25:06, nearly eight minutes behind Olson; Josh Wade was third in 12:40:17, according to TUM.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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The finish-line phone gesture

TUM described Olson pretending to take a phone call and hang up as he finished.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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Olson explains the gesture

In a direct response quoted by TUM, Olson said the finish ended the internal dialogue that had pushed him through the preceding hours.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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“It felt good to be in control”

Olson’s post-race reflection was that being in control felt good.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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Olson’s route into ultrarunning

The February 2025 feature described Olson’s soccer and high-school-running background, later backpacking and mountaineering, his 2017 move to Utah, and balancing training with software-development work at that time.

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The 2024 Western States debut

TUM recalled Olson’s fifth place and then-fastest Western States debut in 2024, and called Transgrancanaria arguably his biggest win as of February 2025.

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Olson qualifies the time comparison

TUM quoted Olson describing his finish as 12 hours 17 minutes and noting that the route differed from previous years and conditions were good.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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Western States remained an unconfirmed target

As of February 2025, Olson had not fully committed to Western States, though he called it the next major target on Singletrack. His season plans were still taking shape.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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Olson’s Singletrack discussion and coaching

TUM linked Olson’s Singletrack discussion of his Transgrancanaria win, training with coach Jack Kuenzle and a mid-race exchange with Josh Wade.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 27, 2025

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Olson’s argument for stronger anti-doping oversight

Caleb Olson’s linked essay compared ultrarunning’s oversight with cycling’s doping history and argued for random out-of-competition testing and governance. TUM presented an attributed argument, not evidence that any named athlete doped.

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Olson profiles Melanson and Campanelli

Caleb Olson’s Beyond the Trails essay profiled Finn Melanson and Jules Campanelli through their public trail-community roles. TUM identified Melanson as Singletrack’s founder and host and Campanelli as a Women of the Wasatch leader.

Repeated links & other mentions (3)
Repeated link

Caleb Olson’s pre-UTMB letter

The issue repeated this link from earlier coverage. It is not a new report.

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Repeated link: Olson’s pacing comparison

The most-viewed module repeated Caleb Olson’s comparison of three recent pacing jobs through heart-rate data. No new pacing partner or race result is identified here.

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Repeated Caleb Olson link

The most-viewed module repeated Olson’s post after Twisted Fork; no new result is added.

Connections

Named in 2026 result coverage

UTMB

TUM reported the men’s podium and Olson’s account of nearly catching Chassagne. The result belongs to the 2026 route.

Source

50K fourth man: 5:35:23

Speedgoat

Caleb Olson — 50K fourth man: 5:35:23 at Speedgoat. Reported 2026-07-27.

Source

Paced at Scout Mountain; reported 99 bpm over 17.37 miles

Mike McMonagle

Caleb Olson — Paced at Scout Mountain; reported 99 bpm over 17.37 miles. Reported 2026-07-13.

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Paced at Hardrock; reported 112 bpm over more than eight hours

Jimmy Elam

Caleb Olson — Paced at Hardrock; reported 112 bpm over more than eight hours. Reported 2026-07-13.

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