Today, we’re launching a brand-new series called Director’s Cut, where we sit down with race directors to talk about their events and what it takes to crew them. We will kick things off with Jeremy and Aaron Long of Daybreak Racing—the team behind some of the most breathtaking and challenging ultras in the Pacific Northwest. From Gorge Waterfalls and Tillamook Burn to Rogue Gorge and the Hood Hundred, their races are known for stunning scenery, tough courses, and top-tier organization.

We’ll hear what it takes to bring these incredible events to life, how crews play a key role in their success, and what makes Daybreak Racing stand out in the ultra scene.

Let’s get into it!