fkt Archives

‘Gate Change Gnar’: Trending Strava Segment Sends Runners Flocking to Denver Airport

Flight delay? Thanks to a new Strava segment, that’s the perfect time to train.

Written by Mary Murphy April 18, 2023

‘Ultimate Infinity Loop’ Gear List: Setting an FKT on North America’s Highest Volcano

Jason Hardrath just completed a 43-mile Infinity Loop FKT of the tallest volcano in North America in less than 24 hours. Here’s the gear that…

Written by Will Brendza March 30, 2023

59 Colorado 14ers in a Single Winter: Chris Fisher Shares Secrets to His Latest FKT

Summiting Colorado’s famous 14ers is hard enough. Doing them all in the winter? That’s a whole different ballgame.

Written by Andrew Marshall March 28, 2023

‘Free Outside’ Documentary Chronicles Grueling Realities of Colorado Trail FKT

Jeff Garmire holds the Colorado Trail’s unsupported Fastest Known Time — and now you can come along for the ride.

Written by Claire Barber December 22, 2022

Nadir Maguet Pivots to Fast and Light Alpinism in ‘FKT Project’

The champion ski mountaineer is always looking for new ways to challenge himself above the treeline.

Written by Andrew Marshall December 08, 2022

Record Broken: One of the Hardest FKTs in the US

Sansone crushed the women’s supported Nolan’s 14 FKT on Sept. 10-12, dropping the time from nearly 49 hours to under 46.

Written by Sarah Brady September 12, 2022

New 24-Hour CO 14er Record: Andrea Sansone Tags 12 Peaks in Huge Effort

A mountain runner headed into the hills late Sunday night with a committed support crew, a sturdy training base, and a big goal.

Written by Sam Anderson August 01, 2022

700 Summits & the FKT: Trail Runner Shares His Green Mountain Obsession

A new short film from Black Diamond follows record-setting mountain runner Kyle Richardson up his favorite local route.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 26, 2022

Hiker Torches Supported FKT of White Mountains’ 48 4,000-Foot Peaks

Will Peterson is the fastest human in the White Mountains. With 3+ days of near-constant motion, he broke a 7-year-old record.

Written by Sam Anderson June 24, 2022

New Iceland FKT: McElveen Crosses Entire Country in Under 20 Hours

On Sept. 12, MTB star Payson McElveen bisected Iceland’s rugged wilderness in 19 hours and 45 minutes, the fastest speed record to date.

Written by Jilli Cluff September 21, 2021

Behind the FKT: Joe ‘Stringbean’ McConaughy on Blitzing the 788-Mile Arizona Trail

With trails like these, something always goes wrong. Luckily, the Stringbean pushed through an ankle injury and miles of snow to complete the Arizona Trail…

Written by Mary Murphy April 12, 2021

Top 10 FKTs of 2020: The Best, Fastest Routes of the Year

The act of setting FKTs (fastest known times) has been popular for decades. But in 2020, the endeavor saw more participation than ever before. Read…

Written by Mary Murphy January 13, 2021

Capitol Peak FKT: Zoë Rom Conquers ‘Knife Edge’

Running, speed mountaineering, and butt-scooting with purpose — this trail runner did it all to set the first women’s FKT on the iconic Colorado 14er.

Written by Mary Murphy August 26, 2020

‘Fly By’ Hiker Shatters Colorado Trail Record Record by 4 Days

Mikaela Osler’s goal was to finish the Colorado Trail in a record 14 days. She did it, self-supported, in 10.

Written by Mary Murphy August 17, 2020

Colorado’s Toughest FKT Sees 2 Records Fall

Nolan’s 14 is a 100-plus-mile run over 14 mountains, each over 14,000 feet high. And this week, two runners crushed the speed record over this…

Written by Sean McCoy July 10, 2020

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

Beachside FKT: Running a Hawaiian Coast

Watch as ultrarunner Amanda Basham sets an FKT on the 22-mile Kalalau Trail in Kauai, Hawaii.

Written by Mary Murphy February 17, 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

New FKT: ‘Cam’ Schaefer Blazes Superior Hiking Trail

The 310-mile Superior Hiking Trail in Minnesota has a new Fastest Known Time. Cameron “Cam” Schaefer completed the SHT on Thursday in a supported time…

Written by Sean McCoy July 12, 2019

280 Miles, 4 Days, 21 Hours: Watch Emelie Forsberg Set FKT on Kungsleden Trail

In Sweden, the Kungsleden (aka King’s Trail or King of Trails) normally takes 25 days to complete. Emelie Forsberg finished it in an astonishing 4…

Written by Nate Mitka June 11, 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