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Athlete Route Start date Style Status
Antoine Clément John Muir Trail via Whitney Portal (CA) Supported In progress
Lila Miller Appalachian Trail (AT) Self-supported DNF
Francis Vachon Traversée de la réserve faunique de Matane par le Sentier International des Appalaches-Québec GR A1 (QC, Canada) Unsupported DNF
John Kelly Appalachian Trail (AT) Supported DNF
Karel Sabbe HexaTrek - crossing France (France) Supported Complete - New FKT pending verification
Sophie Woods Via Alpina (Slovenia, Italy, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, France, Monaco) Supported Complete - New FKT!
Aurelien Sanchez Pacific Crest Trail (CA, OR, WA) Supported Complete - New FKT!

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  • jasonwish:
    DNF on my third attempt of the Sheltowee Trace.  Started strong with a 65 mile day and perfect weather conditions but on day 2 a weather front moved in from hurricane Nicole bringing several inches of rain making the trail conditions absolutely… read more »
  • jwetzel:
    Attempted this yesterday from Bear Mountain to Suffern.  A few tip for future runners: From NYC you can take the train on eitther sides: Bear Mountain — MNR from Grand Central to Manitou (Weekends Only) then 3 miles to Bear Mountain Suffern — NJ… read more »
  • Jason Hardrath @jasonhardrath:
    Hey FKT Enthusiasts,  I submitted an identical format to Western States 200, but for Hardrock. Since running the course both ways is already considered an accomplishment there, as it alternates directions each year it seems like a grand challenge.… read more »
  • Jason Hardrath @jasonhardrath:
    Patrick, I usually directly email the regional editor for the route that a variation is warranted on.  First, I make sure my desired variation isn't just derivative, or a slower variation of an already good thing, and that it would be something… read more »
  • James Mellor:
    I put the route up originally and made it into a loop. Just run your own interpretation if it’s a problem. Or upload your version to the FKT website.