EIMANNE EL ZEIN | Usually Los Angeles, CA, but currently based in Chicago, IL | insta | book
Ultra-Marathon Runner for almost 10 years. I have run marathons and 50 mile races in mountain locations all across the US and Canada. I finished my first 100 mile race in 28hrs and 14mins and passed by over 25 mountain lakes up in Oregon. My last race was a 125km stage race over three days in Costa Brava, Spain. One of the hardest races I’ve ever done, I finished as the second female on some sections. I’ve also come in as first female in my age group on some trail marathons in California. Now I’m training for a 100 mile race in West Virginia and aiming to complete it in under 24hrs.
FAV PLACES: The mountains! I always make time to hit the trails. Even if it’s more difficult, there’s just something different about climbing those hills and catching those views. Whistler, Canada might be one of my favorite places to run. And next to that is Costa Brava, Spain. One of the most challenging courses, but also most rewarding. We ran next to the ocean and then climbed up hills through beautiful coastal towns and ended the days with fresh made paella!
SUPPORT: I have two people that support me at every race,
but I can make do with just one or with enough planning I can even be self sufficient enough to manage alone.
Vaccinated
JACKY HUNT-BROERSMA | Gilbert, Arizona (near Phoenix) | insta
I'm one of the top female amputee ultrarunners in the world. I was the first amputee to run a 100 miles on the treadmill in under 24 hours. I recently set a new world record for most consecutive marathons by a female athlete. I ran a 104 Marathons in 104 consecutive days and raised 194k for charity. I'm currently training for Leadville 100 miler. I've run many ultras and my favorite distance is 50 miles.
FAV PLACES: On the trails near my home
SUPPORT: No
Vaccinated
JOSLYNN PETERSON | Boulder, CO | insta | book | video
Ultra-Marathon Runner + Mountaineer
FAV PLACES: Tough one, it depends on what season it is. I love climbing all over the world and have been to France, Mexico and all over the US. I have traveled to Colombia, Mexico, and Costa Rica for surfing trips and Trail running all over the country, Utah, Colorado Mountains, California, Nevada and Arizona many more!
SUPPORT: This depends on what activity I am doing for Ultra running. I can do up to 30+ miles on my own but if I am doing more then a couple people would be ideal for climbing, usually just one person.
Vaccinated
KATIE KNIGHT | Boulder, CO | insta
Ultra-Marathon Runner + Climber
FAV PLACES: Outside on the trails of Colorado and Southern California
SUPPORT: (Depends on the environment. Might need a spotter, might not)
I have done unsupported FKT attempts with no crew, but for 24hr races I have a pit crew
Vaccinated
LANNI MARCHANT | Denver, Colorado | insta
Canadian Marathoner, American criminal appeal lawyer, Former Olympian, Mount Kilimanjaro climber.
MAKENNA TAGUE | Bend, OR / USA | link | book
Im an ultra marathoner, but at the heart of it, I just love running long distances through the mountains. I grew up racing varsity xc and as soon as I graduated highschool I started racing ultras. I have multiple podium finishes in the 50k and 50 mile distances. I usually spend the summers running up and circumnavigating the mountains in Oregon and Washington. I also love to travel and run in new places; I think it's the best way to experience a new place. I have spent time running in South Africa, Spain, Switzerland and Peru.
FAV PLACES: I have spent time running in South Africa, Spain, Switzerland and Peru, and they are all so special and unique, but I think my favorite place to run would be in the Drakensburg Mountains of South Africa!
SUPPORT: None
Vaccinated
CHARLINE GUINGUANT | France | insta
Ultra-Marathon Runner
FAV PLACE: Canary islands (hot weather during all the wear) or any hot weather places for running or long distance biking
SUPPORT: My boyfriend (for food and water)… he can follow me with his bike like we already do for training. We do the same sports
Vaccinated
KAYLA SEVIER | Spokane, WA / USA | insta | book
Ultra-Marathon Runner. I have been involved in ultra running for 3+ years. Competing in various trail ultra races in the Pacific Northwest and California. I typically compete in the 50k distance and have placed in the top 5 females at the majority of these races. I most recently competed in a 50 mile trail race in Lone Pine, California (Mount Whitney). I was first female and also beat the course record by 20+ minutes.
FAV PLACES: My favorite places to trail run would be in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. Specifically around the volcanos - Rainier, Hood, Helens, the Three Sisters...
SUPPORT: None
