​Olsen Earns National 50 Mile Runner-Up Finish, Then Breaks American 100 km Record

Results

USATF Pacific Northwest was proudly represented at the 2025 USATF 50 Mile Championships on Saturday (Nov. 8) in Vienna, Illinois, held as part of the fast and storied Tunnel Hill Trail 50 Miler. 

Olsen Finishes Runner-Up in 50-Mile National Championship

Courtney Olsen (Bellingham) delivered a stellar effort to finish second at the USATF 50 Mile Championships, stopping the clock in 5:33:59. The performance comes one year after Olsen set the previous women’s world record (5:31:56), showcasing her continued excellence at the ultra distance.

But Olsen wasn’t done. After crossing the 50-mile finish line, Olsen made the decision to continue running—pushing toward history. She went on to finish 100 kilometers in 6:59:55, breaking the existing American Record of 7:00:48 set by the legendary Ann Trason in 1995.