WRATH Racing

Before we announce who the WRATHlete of the year is, we think it’s important to talk about why we choose to honor someone this way, and what the criteria is in making a selection.

The WRATHlete of the year is recognized in January or February for the prior year. There may not be a WRATHlete every year, but some years, there is an athlete that embodies all of the criteria.

• WINNING ISN'T EVERYTHING:  We want to recognize athletes with grit and determination. The WRATHlete of the year won’t always be the athlete that wins the most races, sets the records, or wins the big races, (but it helps) they also have to be an athlete that exhibits good sportsmanship and a winning attitude!

• R-E-S-P-E-C-T:  We want to recognize athletes that earn the respect of other athletes:  by giving good advice, good sportsmanship even at their own cost, demonstrating grit and determination or by being genuine and nice people.

• ALL-AROUND ATHLETICISM:  We want to recognize athletes that participate in different types of events (long and short, trail & road) and at least 3 of the 4 WRATH events.

• TEAM TOGETHER:  We want to recognize athletes that volunteer at our races (and others) and that pitch in to help where they see that help is needed.

• HEART AND SOUL:  We want to recognize athletes that embody Ohana, the concept of a family. The WRATH family is at the heart of why we do what we do, and we feel that’s a big part of what makes WRATH Racing special.

WRATH Racing wants to recognize athletes with these traits because these are the type of athletes that help to shape WRATH Racing, and that we ourselves aspire to be!

We're pleased to announce our 2022 WRATHlete of the year: Mark Evans !!!!
Yes, we know that 'Winning isn't Everything' but it's impossible to ignore Mark's winning record at 2021 WRATH Racing events:

• 1st place at the 2021 Dizzy Dalmatian 101 in February (his 2nd time doing the event!)

• 1st place at the 2021 TxER 48-hour in August with 100 miles.

• 2nd place for the 2021 Hula Loop series in the Fall with 23 points / 124.3 miles

• 2nd place at 2021 Perpetual Motion 24-hour in December with 84.37 miles

But Mark is more than just a strong, competitive runner who knows what he needs to do to accomplish his goals (like wearing flair at every Hula Loop event just for the points bump!) He's also a nice guy that encourages other runners on and off the course. And who can forget him waiting for Jay to finish his 100 miles at TxER?
We are honored that Mark chooses WRATH Racing events, and very pleased to name him our 2021 WRATHlete of the Year!!
Kay & John