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Courtney Dauwalter
UltrarunnerKnown for:
Dominant force in ultrarunning with an unprecedented 2023 "Triple Crown": winning Western States 100, Hardrock 100, and UTMB in the same summer. Five-time Ultra Runner of the Year. Former middle school science teacher who turned pro in 2017.
Sponsored by: Salomon, Suunto, SunGod, Injinji, Tailwind Nutrition, Naak
Courtney Dauwalter grew up in Hopkins, Minnesota, competing in cross-country, track, and Nordic skiing. She attended the University of Denver on a cross-country skiing scholarship, earned a master's in teaching from the University of Mississippi, and taught science in the Denver area before going full-time as a runner. In 2017, she set the women's 24-hour distance record at 155.4 miles during the Riverbank One Day Classic. In 2018, she won Western States 100 in 17:27 and was named Ultra Runner of the Year after winning 9 of 12 races entered. She won UTMB in 2019 (24:34:26), 2021, and 2023 (23:29:14). Her 2023 season was historic: she set course records at Western States (15:29:34) and Hardrock 100, then won UTMB, becoming the first person ever to win all three in a single year. She is known for racing without a coach or formal training plan, an unconventional approach built on feel and consistency.
Courtney Dauwalter's Gear List(6)
Product description
Performance toe socks individually wrapping each toe to eliminate skin-on-skin contact, the primary cause of blisters. Five-toe construction allows forefoot splay on impact. Trail models use COOLMAX EcoMade fibers in mini-crew, crew, and over-the-calf heights. Significant following among ultrarunners and thru-hikers with chronic blistering issues.
Connection note
Signature "Courtney Crew" edition
Product description
Cushioned ultra-racing shoe with 34mm heel / 26mm forefoot stack (8mm drop) and a progressive forefoot rocker. Matryx upper (Kevlar-reinforced textile) resists abrasion, and the All Terrain Contagrip outsole carries 4.5mm lugs. Integrated gaiter skirt keeps debris out. The Courtney Edition is a limited colorway co-designed with Courtney Dauwalter with no specification differences from the standard Genesis.
Connection note
Signature shoe with 8mm drop, 4.5mm lugs
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Last updated March 18, 2026