Dave Mackey
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Dave Mackey, born November 22, 1969, is a professional American ultra runner and adventure racer who lives in Novato, California
. Dave has set course records at many significant national ultra-distance trail running races, and spent several years adventure racing nationally and internationally. In 2011, Dave won the Montrail Cup, which he also won in 2004. He won the USA Track and Field
Ultra runner of the Year in 2004 and in 2005, and also has won several USATF national trail running titles at three different distances; 50K, 50 mile, and 100 kilometers. In running from one side of the Grand Canyon
and back, also known as the rim-to-rim-to-rim (R2R2R), Dave holds the current record of 6:59:57.
Dave also holds speed climbing records in the Boulder, Colorado
, area, including the fastest round-trip times climbing and descending the First Flatiron and the Third Flatiron from Chatauqua Park in Boulder.
He is a currently full-time graduate student in physician assistant
studies and in public health
.
Novato, California
Novato is a city located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, in northern Marin County. Novato is located about north-northwest of San Rafael, at an elevation of 30 feet above sea level . The 2010 U.S. Census estimated the city population to be about 51,904. Novato is about ...
. Dave has set course records at many significant national ultra-distance trail running races, and spent several years adventure racing nationally and internationally. In 2011, Dave won the Montrail Cup, which he also won in 2004. He won the USA Track and Field
USA Track and Field
USA Track & Field is the United States national governing body for the sports of track and field, cross country running, road running and racewalking...
Ultra runner of the Year in 2004 and in 2005, and also has won several USATF national trail running titles at three different distances; 50K, 50 mile, and 100 kilometers. In running from one side of the Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. It is largely contained within the Grand Canyon National Park, the 15th national park in the United States...
and back, also known as the rim-to-rim-to-rim (R2R2R), Dave holds the current record of 6:59:57.
Dave also holds speed climbing records in the Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Boulder is the county seat and most populous city of Boulder County and the 11th most populous city in the U.S. state of Colorado. Boulder is located at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of...
, area, including the fastest round-trip times climbing and descending the First Flatiron and the Third Flatiron from Chatauqua Park in Boulder.
He is a currently full-time graduate student in physician assistant
Physician assistant
A physician assistant/associate ' is a healthcare professional trained and licensed to practice medicine with limited supervision by a physician.-General description:...
studies and in public health
Public health
Public health is "the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals" . It is concerned with threats to health based on population health...
.
Significant course records and wins
- Waldo 100k, course record
- Miwok 100KMiwok 100KThe Miwok 100K Trail Race is a 62 mile long ultramarathon that takes place annually in southern Marin County, California, typically on the first Saturday of May....
, three-time winner and course record holder - American River 50 Mile, winner
- Bandera 100K, course record
- Fire Trails 50 Mile, course record
- Moab Red Hot 50k, course record
- Rock and Ice Ultra, inaugural winner
- Headlands 50K, course record
- Way Too Cool 50K, three-time winner
- Zane Grey Highline Trail 50 Mile Race, course record
- Mountain Masochist 50 Mile, 3 time-winner