Chasing Trail Ep. 5- Grant Barnette- The Wildman of Trail Running

from Chasing Trail · host Teddy Tonelli

In Episode 5 of Chasin Trail, we connect with Grant Barnette—a professional ultra trail runner and endurance athlete hailing from Lenoir, North Carolina. Grant's journey is nothing short of inspiring: at 20, he thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail, followed by the Pacific Crest Trail the next year. These experiences ignited a passion for ultra-distance challenges, leading him to dominate races like the DC Peaks 50 Miler and the Telluride Mountain Race.Beyond the trails, Grant balances his time working in sports marketing at Pit Viper Sunglasses and training in both the Appalachian and Wasatch Mountains. In 2025, he joined the Craft Sportswear Elite Run Team, marking a significant milestone in his athletic career.Join us as we dive into Grant's evolution from long-distance hiker to elite ultrarunner, the lessons learned along the way, and how he manages to keep pushing boundaries in the ultra scene, and doing it with unapologetic attitude. 🌐 Connect with Grant!:Website: runwithgrant.comInstagram: @runwithgrant

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