Stephen Kersh is one of the most consistently competitive ultra trail runners in the world. Since he started racing on the trails in 2019, he’s amassed wins, podiums, and top-10 finishes at some of the most competitive races in the sport. His background in collegiate track, cross country, and road racing coupled with a love for long days in the mountains, has made him into a well-rounded trail athlete with a particular love for going fast and far. His palmarès include two top-10 finishes at the Western States Endurance Run in 2019 and 2021, 2nd place at the 2020 JFK 50 mile, 3rd place at 2022 MIUT 60k, 5th place in 2024 at both Black Canyon 100k and Canyons by UTMB 100k. Outside of training and racing, Stephen operates Rabbitwolf Creative — a content studio specializing in endurance sports. He lives in Seattle, WA.