Episode 283: Eli Burakian - Eastern White Mountains Triple Infinity Loop
Eli Burakian unveiled a 77‑mile “Triple Infinity Loop” in the White Mountains National Forest, tackling 27,000 feet of elevation gain and summiting ten 4,000‑foot peaks. The route, featured on the Fastest Known Time podcast, showcases his belief that FKTs (Fastest Known Times) are attainable for any dedicated hiker. Burakian shares practical route‑finding advice and his unconventional night‑hiking habit of reading horror books to stay focused. The episode highlights the growing appeal of ultra‑endurance trail challenges among outdoor enthusiasts.
Aaron Iles - Harbor to Hoye-Crest (MD) - 2026-04-13
Aaron Iles completed the Harbor to Hoye-Crest ultra‑marathon in Maryland over two days, finishing on April 13, 2026 with a total time of 2 days, 4 hours, 54 minutes and 6 seconds. The 150‑plus‑mile course spanned coastal harbor streets, rolling...
Dustin Rutter - Red Basin Clam Beds Loop (AZ) - 2026-04-06
Dustin Rutter tackled the Red Basin Clam Beds Loop in Arizona on April 6, 2026, finishing in 57 minutes and 34 seconds. The 12‑mile course proved exceptionally challenging, with the first and last two miles on rough dirt roads and...
Pico Veleta Desde Pradollano (Spain)
Fastest Known Time (FKT) enthusiasts can now tackle the 11.94‑kilometre ascent from Pradollano to Pico Veleta, the highest peak in Spain’s Sierra Nevada. The route climbs 1,281 metres, beginning at the Al Andalus gondola base and weaving through the El Río, La Playa, Borreguiles...
Episode 282: Lotti Brinks: Zion Crossing FKT
Lotti Brinks set the overall Fastest Known Time for the 37‑mile Zion Crossing in Utah, eclipsing the previous benchmark. The course weaves through sandy trails, creekbeds and muddy plateaus, demanding diverse technical skills. Brinks completed the effort during early‑season conditions,...
Psyco Wyco Loop (KS)
The Psyco Wyco Loop is a 9.2‑mile hard‑level trail in Wyandotte County, Kansas, featuring 1,500 ft of vertical gain. The route circles Wyandotte County Lake and includes a steep climb by the dam, offering sharp hills, dirt and rock sections, and...
Isaac Gillman - Mt. Tom North Ridge - 2021-05-27
Mount Tom’s North Ridge, a rugged 12‑mile trail with about 8,000 ft of gain, saw its first fully documented Fastest Known Time attempt on May 27 2021 when ultrarunner Isaac Gillman completed the car‑to‑car round in 8 hours 52 minutes. Gillman started before 5 am, ascended in...
La Penitente
La Penitente, a 0.4‑km climb on the outskirts of Quito, Ecuador, boasts a 56 % average grade and a 240 m vertical gain over roughly 420 m of horizontal distance, making it the city’s steepest ascent. The route has become a premier training...
In the Footsteps of the Podagrists (Germany, Netherlands)
The Podagristenpad is an 80‑kilometre long‑distance trail that weaves through Germany and the Netherlands, retracing the 1843 trek of three adventurous hikers who crossed three historic kingdoms. Their original journey, documented in a lively travelogue, highlighted road conditions, inns, local...
Andrea Accorsi - Via Della Lana E Della Seta (Italy) - 2026-03-21
Italian ultra‑runner Andrea Accorsi completed the Via della Lana e della Seta trail in 1 day, 0 hours and 42 minutes, finishing on March 21, 2026. He tackled a highly technical, rugged route from Prato to Bologna without any external...
Isar (Full Length)
The Isar full‑length route stretches 287 km from the Karwendel source to its confluence with the Danube, tracing the river’s entire course through Bavaria. Riders encounter a mix of gravel, uneven footing, and a 1,290 m vertical gain in the alpine start,...
Bob Stewart on Benton MacKaye Trail (GA, TN, NC)
Ultramarathoner Bob Stewart announced an unsupported Fastest Known Time attempt on the 290‑mile Benton MacKaye Trail, starting April 1 from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He will carry all supplies, rely solely on natural water sources, and forgo any crew resupplies....
Nick Lee - Cape Cod Traverse (MA) - 2026-03-15
Nick Lee completed the self-supported Cape Cod Traverse on March 15, 2026 in 11 hours, 6 minutes and 54 seconds. Starting under the Sagamore Bridge, he traversed a mix of sidewalks, the Cape Cod Rail Trail, Route 6 and coastal roads,...
Jacob Gallagher - Heart of Iowa (IA) - 2026-03-13
Jacob Gallagher completed a 2 hour 33 minute run on Iowa’s Heart of Iowa trail on March 13, 2026. He started at sunrise, faced a stiff 20‑30 mph tailwind, and navigated mixed terrain including a steep hill near mile 9. The cool 35‑40°F weather limited on‑trail...
Hong Kong Major Territories Circumnavigation (New Territories + Lantau Island)
The Hong Kong Major Territories Circumnavigation is a 458 km foot‑only loop that traces the outer rim of the New Territories and Lantau Island, accumulating 11,027 m of vertical gain. Runners can tackle the circuit clockwise or anticlockwise, with minor deviations allowed for...