Adam Peterman
SportUltramarathon
Track,
cross country
Event50 km,
80 km,
100 km,
5000 meters,
3000 metres steeplechase,
1500 meters,
10,000 metres
NationalityAmerican
Birth dateAugust 11, 1995 (age 31)
Birth placeMissoula, Montana
CollegeteamColorado Buffaloes men's cross country
Alma materUniversity of Colorado Boulder
Hellgate High School
Height6 ft 2 in
Turnedpro2018
Show-medalsyes

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

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
YearCross Country
class 2A state championship		Outdoor Track and Field
class 2A state championship
2012–132nd
15:17.6		1600 m
3rd
4:17.26
3200 m
1st
9:12.38
2011–123rd
15:31.0		1600 m
4th
4:28.28
3200 m
4th
9:53.36
2010–113rd
15:49.0		1600 m
5th
4:33.47
3200 m
4th
9:40.80
2009–1029th
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]

Representing Colorado Buffaloes
2018NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsCalifornia State University, Sacramento41st3000 m steeplechase8:54.63
Pac-12 Conference Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsStanford University8th3000 meters steeplechase9:09.06
17th5000 meters14:39.26
MPSF Indoor Track and Field ChampionshipsUniversity of Washington14th5000 meters14:19.22
2017NCAA Division I Cross Country ChampionshipsLouisville, Kentucky89th10,000 meters30:34.7
Pac-12 Conference Cross Country ChampionshipsUniversity of Oregon12th8000 meters24:07.0
2016NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsUniversity of Oregon23rd3000 meters steeplechase8:53.58
Pac-12 Conference Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsUniversity of Washington3rd3000 meters steeplechase8:43.19
2015NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsUniversity of Texas25th3000 meters steeplechase8:58.04
Pac-12 Conference Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsUniversity of California, Los Angeles8th3000 meters steeplechase8:58.04
MPSF Indoor Track and Field ChampionshipsUniversity of Washington19th3000 meters8:14.33
2014NCAA Division I Cross Country ChampionshipsTerre Haute, Indiana202nd10,000 meters32:36.8
Pac-12 Conference Cross Country ChampionshipsUniversity of California, Berkeley28th8000 meters24:20.5
MPSF Indoor Track and Field ChampionshipsUniversity of Washington19th3000 meters8:14.33

[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
PlaceRaceDistanceLocation
3rd [18]CCC by UTMB100 kmChamonix
3rd[19]Broken Arrow Skyrace46 kmLake Tahoe, CA
1st[20]Antelope Island Buffalo Run50 kmSyracuse, UT
2022 Notable Results
PlaceRaceDistanceLocation
1st[21]2022 Trail World Championships78 kmChiang Mai, THA
1st[22]Western States 100100MOlympic Valley, CA
1st[23]Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB100 kmAuburn, CA
1st[24]Chuckanut 50k50 kmBellingham, WA

References

  1. ^ Brady, Sarah (2022-10-27). "On the Up: A Conversation With Adam Peterman". iRunFar. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  2. ^ Brady, Sarah (2022-10-27). "On the Up: A Conversation With Adam Peterman". iRunFar. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  3. ^ "Watch Adam Peterman Rebuild After Devastating Stress Fracture on Humans of Hoka". Trail Runner Magazine. 2023-10-20. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  4. ^ "Adam Peterman (M28)". Ultrarunning Magazine. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  5. ^ "Episode 4: Adam Peterman and Erin Clark - The Trail Network Podcast" (in German). Listen Notes. 2024-04-03. Retrieved 2024-09-14.
  6. ^ magazine, Trail Runner (2022-06-30). "RECAP: Western States 2022". Trail Runner Magazine. Retrieved 2024-09-14.
  7. ^ Adam Peterman Hellgate HS Track Results athletic.net
  8. ^ Hellman High School school records Athletic.net
  9. ^ Colyer, Reagan (2021-12-10). "After Victory at JFK, The Sky's The Limit For Adam Peterman". Trail Runner Magazine. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
  10. ^ Adam Peterman University of Colorado Buffs results TFRRS
  11. ^ Adam Peterman University of Colorado Boulder Buffaloes cross country results athletic.net
  12. ^ Adam Peterman bio cubuffs.com
  13. ^ "McLaughlin and Peterman Win Marathon Trail Championships in Moab". 9 November 2020.
  14. ^ Adam Peterman Ultra trail running results compiled by UTMB Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc
  15. ^ McLaughlin, Peterman, Herron & King Selected USATF MUT Runners of the Year trailrunner.com
  16. ^ Adam Peterman Ultra running results Ultrarunning.com
  17. ^ "Adam PETERMAN - His Trail results and UTMB® Index". utmb.world. Retrieved 2024-09-14.
  18. ^ "Adam PETERMAN - His Trail results and UTMB® Index". utmb.world. Retrieved 2024-09-14.
  19. ^ "The Broken Arrow Skyrace". Ultra Signup. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  20. ^ "Antelope Island Buffalo Run". Ultra Signup. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  21. ^ Brady, Sarah (5 November 2022). "2022 Trail World Championships 80k Results: Peterman and L'Hirondel Win". I Run Far. iRunFar, LLC. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  22. ^ "2022 Western States". Ultra Signup. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  23. ^ "2022 The Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB". Ultra Signup. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  24. ^ "2022 Chuckanut 50k Race Results (50 KM)". Ultra Running Magazine. Retrieved 14 August 2024.