Adam Peterman
American marathon runner (born 1995)
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Adam Peterman (born August 11, 1995) is an American professional ultra-distance and marathon runner sponsored by Hoka.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | August 11, 1995 |
| Alma mater | University of Colorado Boulder Hellgate High School |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Ultramarathon Track, cross country |
Event(s) | 50 km, 80 km, 100 km, 5000 meters, 3000 metres steeplechase, 1500 meters, 10,000 metres |
| College team | Colorado Buffaloes men's cross country |
| Turned pro | 2018 |
| Coached by | Mark Wetmore & Heather Burroughs 2013–2018 Self 2018–present |
Personal life
Adam Peterman was born and raised in Missoula, Montana, where he developed a love for the outdoors and running at an early age. He went to Hellgate High School, where he excelled in cross country and track. Peterman's talent earned him a scholarship to run at the University of Colorado Boulder.[1]
During his college years, Peterman faced various challenges, including various injuries such as Achilles tendinitis.[2]
After winning his debut 100 mile race at the Western States 100, Peterman's most recent and serious injury sidelined him for most of 2023, a sacral stress fracture. He underwent surgery and spent months recovering, gradually transitioning from walking to cycling before returning to running, after which he ran his first race since 2022, the Antelope Island Buffalo Run, March 29, 2024.[3][4] He continued his success in 2024 after placing 3rd at the Courmayeur - Champex - Chamonix (CCC) race by UTMB, being one of two Americans on the podium.
Adam lives with his fiancé, Erin Clark, in Missoula, Montana.[5] The two met in college while attending and running for the University of Colorado Boulder. In his professional career, Peterman is often crewed by his family and Evan Barnes, a crewing specialist and long-time friend who has supported him during various high-profile trail races.[6]
Running career
High school record
Adam Peterman graduated from Hellgate High School class of 2013 is a Missoula, Montana native and 2013 Montana High School Association class AA 3200 m champion.[7]
| Representing Hellgate High School | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Cross Country class 2A state championship | Outdoor Track and Field class 2A state championship | |||
| 2012–13 | 2nd 15:17.6 | 1600 m 3rd 4:17.26 | |||
| 3200 m 1st 9:12.38 | |||||
| 2011–12 | 3rd 15:31.0 | 1600 m 4th 4:28.28 | |||
| 3200 m 4th 9:53.36 | |||||
| 2010–11 | 3rd 15:49.0 | 1600 m 5th 4:33.47 | |||
| 3200 m 4th 9:40.80 | |||||
| 2009–10 | 29th 16:43.9 | ||||
Adam Peterman set Hellgate High School school records in 2 events, the 1,600-meters: 4:17 & 3,200-meters: 8:57, the later of which still stands as the school record.[8]
NCAA record
Adam Peterman earned All-Pac-12 Conference honors after earning bronze and honorable mention All-American honors in 2016 in the steeplechase.
Peterman finished as Colorado's 7th runner as a part of their 2014 NCAA Division 1 Cross Country National Championship.[9]
Peterman graduated with environmental studies and geology degrees magna cum laude.[12]
Professional career
Peterman is a two-time US trail national champion in the marathon.[13]
Peterman's 2022 ultra marathon results ended with 4 consecutive win culminating in 2 gold medals at 2022 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships.[14] USA Track & Field Mountain Ultra Trail (MUT) Running Council of long distance running has named Adam Peterman one of the 2022 USATF MUT Runners of the Year.[15] [16]
In 2024, Peterman continued his strong campaign of race results, finishing 3rd at the highly competitive UTMB CCC 100 km in a time of 10:28:50.[17]
Adam Peterman's name was known by few in the trail community through late 2021, when he destroyed the field at the JFK 50 Miler and nearly broke a course record many assumed was indestructible.[9]
| Place | Race | Distance | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd [18] | CCC by UTMB | 100 km |  Chamonix |
| 3rd[19] | Broken Arrow Skyrace | 46 km |  Lake Tahoe, CA |
| 1st[20] | Antelope Island Buffalo Run | 50 km | Syracuse, UT |
| Place | Race | Distance | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st[21] | 2022 Trail World Championships | 78 km |  Chiang Mai, THA |
| 1st[22] | Western States 100 | 100M | Olympic Valley, CA |
| 1st[23] | Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB | 100 km | Auburn, CA |
| 1st[24] | Chuckanut 50k | 50 km | Bellingham, WA |
