![]() Some common distances for ultramarathons are 50 kilometers, 50 miles, 100 kilometers, and 100 miles. Ultrarunners are the athletes that compete in these races. Ultramarathons are races that are longer than the standard marathon distance of 26.2 miles. He signed up for events that he knew were possible, but would also challenge him. He found programs and races that met his needs. He ran relentlessly and trained with an insane amount of miles. Starting his athletic career as a cross-country skier, he was eventually introduced to long-distance running where things really took off. A vegetarian, a speaker, and a consultant. He is the 7-time consecutive winner of The Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run, holder of the 2015 speed record for the Appalachian Trail, 2-time consecutive winner of the 135-mile Badwater Ultramarathon, 3-time consecutive winner of the 152-mile Spartathon, and winner of the Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run. ![]() ![]() Scott Jurek is one of the most decorated ultrarunners in the world. ![]()
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