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Athlete Route Start date Style Status
NIck "Chezwick" Gagnon Triple Crown of Thru-Hiking (USA) Self-supported In progress
John Kelly Appalachian Trail (AT) Supported In progress
Bob Stewart Superior Hiking Trail (MN) Unsupported In progress
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Sam Galati Gass Peak (NV) 1h 9m 15s
Rob Manley Cove to Grove Traverse (CA) 6h 17m 15s
Ford Nickels Glencoaghan Horseshoe 3h 44m 32s
Thibaud Berdin GR® de Pays de la Montagne de Reims (France) 4h 37m 55s
Lyle Cordes Pinchot Trail (PA) 3h 20m 17s
Dustin Rutter Pinnacle Mountain Infinity Loop 1h 11m 7s
Justin Lewandowski Delaware Water Gap - Buttermilk Falls (NJ) 8h 36m 42s
Matthew Matta Harriman State Park Shelters (NY) 8h 32m 13s
William Bradshaw C & O Canal 100k - DC - Harpers Ferry (DC, MD, WV) 14h 57m 39s
Debbie Rigsby, Stacey Shaver, Jeremy Rigsby Ouachita Trail (OK, AR) 7d 11h 1m 45s

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Episode 255
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Episode 255: Karel Sabbe: Fastest Known Dentist

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Episode 254
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Episode 254: Jamie Aarons: Peak Bagging in Scotland

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Episode 253
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Episode 253: Marc Kelly: Friendships, Family & FKTs

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Episode 252
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Episode 252: Simon Pfreundschuh: Tackling Mt. Fuji

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Episode 251
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Episode 251: Bob Stewart: Rocks, Reroutes & Homemade Gear!

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Episode 250
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Episode 250: Christine Reed: I Can Do Hard Things

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Episode 249
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Episode 249: Shawn Cheshire: Redefining what is possible

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Episode 248
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Episode 248: Nadja Heine: Finding drive in the desert

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Episode 247
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Episode 247: Kilian Jornet: Conquering the Alps Peak by Peak

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Episode 246
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Episode 246: Helen Mino Faukner: Rising above the Clouds

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Episode 245
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Episode 245: Will Peterson: the King of the Long Trail (no matter the style)

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Episode 244
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Episode 244: 2024 FKT of the Year Recap

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Episode 243
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Episode 243: Georgia Porter: Adventures to Attaining the Arizona Trail FKT

Episode 242
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Episode 242: Mike Lori: Going Cape to Cape

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Episode 241
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Episode 241: Sophie Power: Finding your Why

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Episode 240
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Episode 240: Anton Krupicka: Heading down the LA Freeway

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Episode 239
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Episode 239: Monica Dekker: Timing is Everything

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Episode 238
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Episode 238: Men of the Colorado Trail

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Episode 237
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Episode 237: Tara Dower: How to set the OVERALL Appalachian Trail FKT!!

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Episode 236
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Episode 236: Isaac Robinson: How to handle the rocks, roots, and ruggedness of the Ouachita Trail

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  • J. Hall:
    Hello!    My name is J. or “Lady Shoes” and I’m attempting an unsupported NOBO thru hike starting tomorrow 3/23/25. My goal is sub 6d 12hrs. You can track me at: https://share.garmin.com/baldingeagle   Happy Trails!
    on Pinhoti Trail (AL, GA)
    2 months ago
  • Andy6068:
    What is the route like for walking 
    on Scotland Crossing, Ardgay - Ullapool (United Kingdom)
    2 months ago
  • ali hassan:
    The Lahaina Pali Trail sounds like an incredible hiking experience with breathtaking ocean views and a rich historical background! 🌿🌊 Just as this trail connects travelers between Maalaea and Ukumehame, the SSO ID Rajasthan Portal serves as a… read more »
    on Lahaina Pali trail
    2 months ago
  • Willy P:
    Hi All! Going for a second attempt in 2 weeks at the self-supported record.  Got 100K in on 3/7 before cutting it, mostly due to feet issues from my Nike Alphaflys.  Hoping a change to a cushier daily trainer, better weather conditions and a few… read more »
    on Alamo to Austin (TX)
    2 months ago
  • Beth Dice fitmomofblondes:
    Hello!     Attempting the FKT for this trail on 3/21/25. Conditions look good:) 
    on Kalalau Trail (HI)
    2 months ago