Adam Peterman

Adam Peterman (born August 11, 1995) is an American professional ultra-distance and marathon runner sponsored by Hoka.

Adam Peterman

Personal information
Nationality	American
Born	(1995-08-11) August 11, 1995 (age 30) Missoula, Montana
Alma mater	University of Colorado 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
Medal record Men's athletics Representing  United States World Championships 2022 Chiang Mai, Thailand 80km 2022 Chiang Mai, Thailand Team 80km Western States 100 2022 Auburn 100 miles Representing University of Colorado Pac-12 Conference NCAA Cross Country Championships 2014 Terre Haute Team Gold

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 Divison 1 Cross Country National Championship.^[9]

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Event	Notes
Representing Colorado Buffaloes
2018	NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships	California State University, Sacramento	41st	3000 m steeplechase	8:54.63
	Pac-12 Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships	Stanford University	8th	3000 meters steeplechase	9:09.06
			17th	5000 meters	14:39.26
	MPSF Indoor Track and Field Championships	University of Washington	14th	5000 meters	14:19.22
2017	NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships	Louisville, Kentucky	89th	10,000 meters	30:34.7
	Pac-12 Conference Cross Country Championships	University of Oregon	12th	8000 meters	24:07.0
2016	NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships	University of Oregon	23rd	3000 meters steeplechase	8:53.58
	Pac-12 Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships	University of Washington	3rd	3000 meters steeplechase	8:43.19
2015	NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships	University of Texas	25th	3000 meters steeplechase	8:58.04
	Pac-12 Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships	University of California, Los Angeles	8th	3000 meters steeplechase	8:58.04
	MPSF Indoor Track and Field Championships	University of Washington	19th	3000 meters	8:14.33
2014	NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships	Terre Haute, Indiana	202nd	10,000 meters	32:36.8
	Pac-12 Conference Cross Country Championships	University of California, Berkeley	28th	8000 meters	24:20.5
	MPSF Indoor Track and Field Championships	University of Washington	19th	3000 meters	8:14.33

^{[10] [11]}

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]

2024 Notable Results

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

2022 Notable Results

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