The 2024 Fastest Known Time (FKT) of the Year nominations celebrate exceptional achievements in endurance and speed across natural terrains. Athletes and enthusiasts nominate standout performances based on criteria like difficulty, innovation, style, and community impact. This year's selections emphasize not only blazing times but also feats that reflect creativity in route selection, respect for the environment, and personal grit. With increasing diversity in routes and participants, the nominations showcase the growing appeal and inclusivity of FKTs as a measure of athletic excellence and adventure spirit.
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Alyssa Clark - Oahu Circumnavigation |
Ajay Hanspal - Paddy Buckley Round (Double) |
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Amber Monforte - John Muir Trail |
Anton Krupicka - LA Freeway |
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Andrea Larson - NCT Wisconsin Section |
Benni Bublak - Zugspitze Jubiläumsgrat |
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Andrea Sansone & Andrew Hamilton - CO 14ers |
David Hedges - Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Link-Up |
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Anna Demonte - Mont Blanc |
David Sinclair - Mt Shasta |
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Chelseay Markow - Wye Valley Walk |
Finlay Wild - Tranter Round |
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Clara Carste - Watzmann Traverse |
Jack Kuenzle - Mont Blanc |
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Ella Nuttleman - Grand Canyon R2R2R Alt |
Jake Catterall - Via Alpina |
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Georgia Porter - Arizona Trail |
Killian Jornet - 82 Alps |
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Heather Anderson - Arizona Trail |
Kyle Curtin - Colorado Trail |
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Ida-Sophie Hegemann - Dolorama |
Lukasz Wrobel - Główny Szlak Sudecki |
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Kelly Halpin - Wind River High Route |
Michael Lori - Cape to Cape Western Australia |
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Kristin Kuchar - Mt Fuji |
Michael Strasser - Via Valais :Seven Summits of the Alps |
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Lea Mulligan - SCAR |
Nick Fowler - Arizona Trail |
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Liz Derstine - Kungsleden (Sweden) |
Rory Bennett - Heart of Wales Train Line |
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Magdalena Przystolik - Główny Szlak Sudecki |
Tyler Andrews - Manaslu |
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Oakley Olson - Mount Timpanogos, UT |
Will Peterson - Long Trail |
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Sophie Power - Run Across Ireland |
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Tara Dower - Appalachian Trail |
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Tessa Caspers - Via Grischuna |