Scott Jurek

Known widely as one of the greatest ultra distance runners of all time, Scott Jurek is truly a living legend. Scott has victories in nearly all of ultrarunning’s elite trail and road events. The Colorado’s Hardrock 100. The historic 153-mile Spartathlon in Greece. California’s Badwater 135-Mile Ultramarathon. And—his signature race—the storied Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, which he won a record seven straight times. 

In 2015 he took the running world by storm with his Appalachian Trail speed record, averaging nearly 50 miles a day over 46 days—and the United States all-surface record in the 24-Hour Run with 165.7 miles: 6.5 marathons in one day. 

Off the trail, Scott is a New York Times-bestselling author for his memoir Eat & Run, and North, and is a feature star of the international bestselling book, Born To Run.

A passionate advocate for vegetarianism and veganism, Scott follows a 100% plant-based diet, which he credits for his endurance, recovery and consistent twenty year racing career. He believes that everyone can run an ultra—and that everyone can access their body’s innate capacity to heal. Through writing, public speaking, and consulting, he is a master at encouraging people of all fitness levels to take the next step toward vibrant health.

When not racing, he volunteers his time with several non profit organizations that focus on environmental conservation, fitness and health. Scott currently lives in and runs out of Boulder, Colorado, with his wife, Jenny, daughter, Raven, and son, Evergreen.