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Davy Crockett - Podcaster and author - Ultrarunning History - finished 109 100-milers. Director of the American Ultrarunning Hall of Fame. Author of 18 books

Saratoga Springs, UT
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Happy 100th Birthday to South Kaibab Trail in the Grand Canyon. On June 25, 1925, the new trail was complete and officially opened. #grandcanyon @GrandCanyonNPS.
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Years ago while running in a deep remote section of the Grand Canyon, I came across some ruins of buildings. I had no clue about their history. I put together this short video about the history of luxury resort camp built 112 years ago. #grandcanyon.
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Congratulations to Meg Eckert of Santa Fe, New Mexico, who smashed the women’s six-day world record at the GOMU Six-Day World Championship in Vallon Pont d'Arc, France, with 603.1 miles (970.6 km), on a 0.7-mile flat loop.
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Congratulations to James Bennett, age 34, of England, who finished his 100th race of at least 100 miles on May 3, 2025, at Walton on Thames in England. He became the 32nd person in the world to reach that milestone and the youngest. #ultrarunning.
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These are the ultrarunners who have finished 100 100-mile races. They each have a unique story. They are friends and have many common, determined attributes.
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Get a free copy of Davy Crockett's best-selling Grand Canyon Rim to Rim History when you become a member of the Grand Canyon Historical Society. Put "Book" in the order comments box. #grandcanyon #rimtorim
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Congratulations to Gary Dudney, age 72, of North Carolina, who finished his 100th race of at least 100 miles on April 27, 2025, at Skunk Ape 100 in Florida, making him the 31st person in the world to reach that milestone. #ultrarunning @UltraRunningMag #100x100
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A crazy article about me appeared in Salt Lake City's Deseret News.
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Utah man went from couch potato to running 100-mile races.
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Bruce Aiken and his wife Mary raised their three children down in the Grand Canyon near Roaring Springs, now called, Manzanita Rest Area. They greeted many rim-to-rim runners. Here's a short video: #grandcanyon #ultrarunners
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In 2023, Gary Cantrell (Laz) was inducted into the American Ultrarunning Hall of Fame as its 24th member. So well-deserved. Thanks, Laz, for your impact on the sport. #BM100
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Learn about Gary Cantrell's (Laz's) early running career and the experiences he had that shaped him into creating the Barkley. #bm100
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Barkley runners run on the Brushy Mountain Prison grounds, home of extreme violence for more than 100 years. It used to be a diseased-filled wooden 4-story structure. #BM100
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The 1987 Barkley included 6 marines, with backpacks, canteens, and heavy boots. Their leader told them if they didn’t finish, they would get extra duty. They saw a wolf take down a deer, but didn't finish a loop. #BM100
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The first Barkley was held in 1986, with three loops, for about 55 miles, 25,000 feet of climbing, with a 24-hour cutoff. Thirteen unlucky runners started. They paid the entry fee of 35 cents. #BM100
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Runners have to find books on the course and tear out the page matching their bib number for the loop. Motivational Barkley book titles from the past. Don't lose those pages! #BM100 #barkleymarathons .
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Here is a short video about the first year (1986) of the Barkley Marathons. Subscribe to the Ultrarunning History YouTube Channel. #BM100.
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Learn about Gary Cantrell (Laz) and the ideas that came into his mind to create The Barkley Marathons. #BM100. #BM100.
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Gary Cantrell (a.k.a. Lazarus Lake) created the Barkley Marathons. He was once a talented runner. Learn his background leading up to the birth of the Barkley.
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