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Athlete Route Start date Style Status
NIck "Chezwick" Gagnon Triple Crown of Thru-Hiking (USA) Self-supported Complete - New FKT!
Aaron Young Bibbulmun Track Supported Complete - New FKT!
Cameron Bostock Bibbulmun Track Unsupported Complete - New FKT!
Bob Stewart Pinhoti Trail (AL, GA) Unsupported Complete - New FKT!
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David Brümmer Jena Kernberge Trail 3h 49m 55s
Cameron Bostock Bibbulmun Track 14d 7h 49m 0s
James Mellor Hope Valley Round 2h 51m 35s
Roland Valckenborg Männlichen (Switzerland) 5h 20m 7s
Matthew Matta Montauk to Manhattan Challenge 1d 15h 46m 53s
Colin Swift, Tim Barry Dobson Trail (2025) (NB, Canada) 7h 20m 23s
Keith Laverty Burke-Gilman Trail (WA) 1h 54m 5s
Tim Barry, Colin Swift Dobson Trail Plus Dobson Link (NB, Canada) 8h 7m 22s
Lee Butters Royal Kentish Camino (UK) 5h 27m 11s
Helen Mino Faukner Mt Tallac (CA) 1h 51m 44s

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Episode 277
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Episode 277: David Hedges: Reclaiming Nolan's 14 FKT

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Episode 276
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Episode 276: Lucy Gossage: Timing the Tides on the South West Coast Path

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Episode 275
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Episode 275: 2025 FKT of the Year: Tara Dower & Jeff Garmire

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Episode 274
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Episode 274: Xander Keiter & Maia Buckingham: All about the Hundred Mile Wilderness

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Episode 273
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Episode 273: Ashlie Itherburn: Overall Record on the Pinhoti Trail

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Episode 272
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Episode 272: Michael Brower: Shore to Shore

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Episode 271
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Episode 271: Jeff Colt: Taking on the Hardest 50k

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Episode 270
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Episode 270: Brittany Haver and Carrie Henderson: Adventures on the Tonto Trail

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Episode 269
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Episode 269: Long Trail Roundup with Tara Dower and Tori Constantine

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Episode 268
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Episode 268: Sadie Curry: Fast Times on the Arizona Trail

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Episode 267
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Episode 267: Scott Benerofe: Unsupported Adirondacks 46 High Peaks

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Episode 266
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Episode 266: Sarah Baker, Lyla Harrod, & Jeff Garmire: Self-Supported Adventures on the Appalachian Trail

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Episode 265
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Episode 265: Katie Gunvalson: Timing the Tides of the Oregon Coast Trail

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Episode 264
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Episode 264: Caroline Himbert: Getting Back to Her Roots

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Episode 263
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Episode 263: Katya Guryeva: Bears, sheepdogs and snakes…oh my!

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Episode 262
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Episode 262: Tim Beissinger: All alone on the Ozark Trail

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Episode 261
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Episode 261: Chris Roberts: Moms are the best FKT Support

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Episode 260
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Episode 260: Allison Baca: Feeling Grand

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Episode 259
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Episode 259: Pau Capell: Getting FKTs before Lunch!

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Episode 258
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Episode 258: Kelly Halpin: Back to the Wind River High Route

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  • Daniel danielmartinhq:
    I did the Caminho do Itupava hike earlier this year, and I have to agree with a lot of what’s been said here — it’s one of those trails that really makes you appreciate both nature and history at the same time. The cobblestone sections are beautiful… read more »
    on Caminho do Itupava
    3 months ago
  • Andy Hayner:
    I am going to give the FKT thing a try after work today. It is mid 30's and wet conditions on 11-7-25.  -Andy Hayner
    on Hankinson Hills Loop (ND)
    3 months ago
  • ratkison:
    This is a fun looking route! Great idea and great efforts too! I’ve been training this summer for the this one and planning to go in Saturday, November 8, unsupported. Will share shortly!
    on Millennium Trail (ON, Canada)
    3 months ago
  • DKruns:
    making an attempt at the unsupported record today, 11/6/25. a bit windy today but otherwise the weather seems good. 
    on Northwest Lancaster County River Trail (PA)
    3 months ago
  • Driftboss3d:
    I hiked the Caminho do Itupava last year, and you’re absolutely right—it’s stunning but tougher than it looks! The mix of history and jungle scenery makes it unforgettable. After that long trek, I just wanted to relax, so I spent the evening playing… read more »
    on Caminho do Itupava
    3 months ago