Courtney Dauwalter Writes History Once Again

Just three weeks removed from her record-breaking run at the Western States Endurance Run, Salomon ultra-trail athlete Courtney Dauwalter set off through Colorado’s San Juan Mountains for the Hardrock 100 Endurance Run on Friday morning. 26 hours, 14 minutes and 8 seconds later, the renowned ultra-runner kissed the Hardrock as the 2023 champion and all-around course record holder. Dauwalter is the first athlete to win both the Hardrock 100 and Western States in the same year.

Dauwalter topped 2ⁿᵈ place finisher by 1 hour and 15 minutes and finished the race in 4ᵗʰ place overall. Last year, Dauwalter set the clockwise record at the Hardrock 100, running an astounding time of 26 hours, 44 minutes and 38 seconds. In just a year, she has shattered both of Diana Finkel’s records. Dauwalter’s back-to-back ultramarathon success has further cemented her reputation as the greatest ultramarathon runners.

This year’s Hardrock 100 course was run counterclockwise, featuring longer, more runnable climbs and steeper descents than the clockwise route. Though extremely difficult, the course was no match for Dauwalter’s ability as she adds another win to her extensive list of achievements. Dauwalter now holds simultaneous records at the biggest North American ultra-races: Western States 100 and both directions at Hardrock 100. She also holds records at Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB®) and Diagonale de Fous on Reunion Island.

Known for her loose running style, Dauwalter wore the iconic Salomon Shortney collection running short and t-shirt with the S/LAB Ultra 10 hydration vest launching in august 2023 and S/Lab Genesis trail shoes.