Dakota Jones | 100-Mile Record Attempt & Footprints Fundraiser

Dakota Jones | 100-Mile Record Attempt & Footprints Fundraiser

Dakota Jones is a longtime professional trail runner for NNormal, living in Salt Lake City, UT. He is also the Founder and Executive Director of Footprints, an environmental non-profit that endeavors to nurture a new generation of leaders in tackling climate action projects in their local communities. On February 15th, Dakota will be chasing the 100-mile American Record at Jackpot Ultras in Las Vegas, NV, currently held by Zach Bitter in 11:19:13.

As part of this record attempt, Dakota is raising money for Footprints, hoping to secure $30k to support the 2025 campers. Freetrail is proud to contribute and support the fundraiser.

Topics discussed:

  • Reflecting on 17 years in the sport
  • Evolving with the times and continuing to improve
  • Training for the record attempt
  • How Footprints provides purpose for Dakota
  • The idea of pursuing our life's work
  • Collective action & heart work
  • Footprints fundraising goals
  • Dakota's goals for the rest of the season
  • A lot more!
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