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Athlete Route Start date Style Status
John Kelly Appalachian Trail (AT) Supported In progress
Michael Strasser Seven Summits Austria Self-supported Complete - New FKT!
Karel Sabbe HexaTrek - crossing France (France) Supported In progress
Sophie Grant Via Alpina (Slovenia, Italy, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, France, Monaco) Supported Complete - New FKT!
Antoine Clément Atlas 11 4000ers (Morocco) Supported Complete - New FKT!
Aurelien Sanchez Pacific Crest Trail (CA, OR, WA) Supported Complete - New FKT!

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  • marcy_beard:
    Also to note - I'm planning to run it unsupported, only getting water from existing fountains along the way, not buying anything or getting assistance from anyone.  
  • alex.wright:
    Unfortunately, I most likely won't be attempting the FKT this year. On my way out to the trail I got an appendicitis and needed immediate surgery. It may be too late to start by the time I heal up and get my fitness back. 
  • Everett Brandt:
    To my knowledge Andy “Captain Blue” Niekamp’s 88 day hike is the fastest time for the full trail. I will be starting my attempt June 12, 2018 at the Akron/Bedford/Medina junction in the Cleveland Metroparks' Brecksville Reservation and head south on… read more »
  • marcy_beard:
    I'm planning to run this route for the first time on Sunday June 10, starting at Waddell Beach (at the ocean), following the route outlined above, and finishing in Mountain View (at the bay). I'll be carrying an InReach tracker which posts to the… read more »
  • spencertoddcone:
    Hi Will, thanks for the details on the route! It looks awesome. Kevin Van Harn and I are heading out to attempt a repeat of your path this weekend. Will post a TR following.