“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.”
— John Muir
Hey y’all,
I’m Lauren Jones, an ultra-runner from Atlanta, GA. I’ve finished 50+ races and have traversed some of the toughest, most beautiful mountains to cross the finish line. Learn more about me and where my feet will take me next.
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My Favorite Races
Western States
It took years of qualifiers only to win the lottery for the grand daddy of them all... while recovering from a broken ankle! Western States, the 100 mile adventure from Olympic Valley to Auburn, California was everything and more - an absolutely iconic course and a come back story I’m really proud of.
No Business 100
This race has everything you want in an east coast 100. The loop that starts and ends in Jamestown, Tennessee takes you through caves, across rivers, through a dark sky area and in late October, the leaves are epic! 10/10, I love this race.
Cocodona 250
The Cocodona 250 is a continuous 250 mile point-to-point route, starting near Prescott, AZ and ending in downtown Flagstaff, AZ. Arguably the most diverse 200+miler on the map, runners climb 40,000 feet and battle everything the desert can throw at them.
Leadville 100
The Leadville Trail 100 Run is an ultramarathon held annually on rugged trails and dirt roads near Leadville, Colorado, through the heart of the Rocky Mountains. First run in 1983, the race course climbs and descends 15,600 feet, with elevations ranging from 9,200 to 12,620 feet.
Heading into the heart of my 2025 race season, I’ll be back in Tahoe for a bit of redemption at the Tahoe 200 and then we’re off to France in October to compete for Team USA at the 24 Hour World Championships! Here’s a quick rundown of what’s happened since my last update after running Western States in 2023.