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100-Mile FKT Across Antarctica in Under 24 Hours: ‘I Have No Plans to Do This Again’

Endurance athletes Paul Johnson and Rob Sembiante set a new world record and scored an FKT, running 100 miles in Antarctica in less than 24…

Written by Will Brendza November 20, 2024

Hiking Rookie Scores ‘Accidental’ FKT in Colorado Rockies

To escape from the pain of a chronic health condition, a hiking newbie creates (and crushes) a massive challenge in the Colorado Rockies: the Cloud…

Written by Andrew McLemore November 04, 2024

Park Rangers Charge North Face Athlete for Cutting Switchback on FKT Attempt

Michelino Sunseri cut a switchback during his FKT attempt in September. Now the athlete is facing charges from the National Park Service.

Written by Will Brendza October 22, 2024

Tara Dower Sets New Overall Supported Fastest Known Time on the Appalachian Trail

Tara Dower set a new overall supported fastest known time (FKT) on the Appalachian Trail in September 2024, beating Karel Sabbe’s 2018 record.

Written by Eszter Horanyi September 23, 2024

Grand Teton FKT Rejected: Recent Record Disqualified Over Cut Switchback

The FKT on Grand Teton made waves in the endurance world in early September — however, one shortcut may have cost the athlete his record.

Written by Will Brendza September 18, 2024

CA Man Attempts Long-Standing Grand Teton FKT Record: Who Is Michelino Sunseri?

After 44 summits in 4 years and over 200 hours of recon, on September 2, 2024, Michelino Sunseri claimed the fastest known time for summiting…

Written by Will Brendza September 10, 2024

August Storm: CO Trail Sees Record Number of FKTs in Just 9 Days

With four possible routes, the Colorado Trail has been a huge target for FKT attempts in the last several years. This summer, records fell in…

Written by Will Brendza September 04, 2024

2,650 Miles in 46 Days: FKT Athlete Breaks Down His Recent PCT Record

Karel Sabbe wasn’t satisfied with the first FKT he set on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2016 — so, he returned this year to smash…

Written by Will Brendza September 06, 2023

Geology Professor Sets Fastest Known Time on Superior Hiking Trail

The results still must be verified for this 2023 Superior Hiking Trail FKT, but Alan Chapman isn’t worried. He’s stoked about a great run on…

Written by Andrew McLemore August 24, 2023

Coree Woltering Shatters 1,100-Mile Ice Age Trail FKT

Trail runner and The North Face athlete Coree Woltering just ran 1,147 miles through Wisconsin, setting a new FKT and inspiring runners everywhere.

Written by Mary Murphy June 24, 2020

112 Miles: Women Set the Wind River High Route FKT Record

The Wind River High Route covers two 13,000-foot summits, nine mountain passes, and more than 65 miles of off-trail travel. Sara Aranda and Emma Mure…

Written by Mallory Paige & Sara Aranda August 22, 2019

Yassine Diboun Sets Unsupported Mount St. Helens FKT

Running around the volcanic landscape of Mount St. Helens is no easy feat. And on Monday, Yassine Diboun did it faster than anyone yet.

Written by Kirk Warner July 24, 2019

FKTs of the Year: Karel Sabbe, Alyssa Godesky Take Top Honors for Record Times

Fastest known times by Karel Sabbe on the Appalachian Trail and Alyssa Godesky on the Vermont Long Trail won awards from FastestKnownTime.com in 2018.

Written by Nate Mitka January 28, 2019

Winter Speed Record on Arctic Circle Trail: Watch

Jason Antin and Mike Chambers quest into the Arctic for a brutally cold FKT. In Greenland, the only known speed record of the Arctic Circle…

Written by GJ Staff October 10, 2018

Track Your FKT: SPOT X and Other Smart Strategies to Go the Distance

With new two-way satellite messaging devices like the SPOT X, sharing your fastest known time with the world is simpler than ever. Are you ready?

Written by Sponsored Post September 21, 2018

Man Smashes Superior Hiking Trail FKT With Fractured Leg

With his 310-mile self-supported speed hike, Ajay Pickett now holds the overall fastest known time along the northern Minnesota trail. That’s even with breaking his…

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 19, 2018

Summit Twice, Run Around: Grueling Rainier Infinity Loop Sees New Record

Inspired by Chad Kellogg’s life of perpetual motion, a pair of Coloradan adventurers claims the fastest known time of the 130-mile, 40,000-foot-gain challenge on Mount…

Written by Seiji Ishii August 21, 2018

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