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If You Had $1,000–$6,000 to Run Anywhere… Where Would You Go? | IDKR Episode 192

January 25, 2026 • Lewis Hayden and Mitch Brouwer • Season 5 • Episode 193

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What if your next running goal wasn’t about a PR… but about the experience?

In this episode of the I Don’t Know Running Podcast, Lewis and Mitch talk through non-traditional running events that are less about racing the clock and more about racing the landscape, navigating terrain, and building unforgettable memories.

We dive into:

🧭 Adventure Racing — team-based navigation, trekking, biking, paddling, and thinking your way through the course

✈️ Runcations — guided running adventures in incredible places like Japan, the Alps, and beyond

🏕️ Multi-Day Stage Races — where recovery becomes the race

🏃 Running Camps for Adults — skill building, community, and immersive training experiences

We also talk training approaches, fueling strategies, costs, logistics, and the kind of runner each format is best suited for. If you’ve ever felt burned out on traditional races—or just curious what else is out there—this episode is for you.

👉 Question for you:
If you had a free week and anywhere from $1,000 to $6,000, where would you choose to run in 2026?

Drop your answer in the comments 👇

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