# Adam Peterman

Adam Peterman (born August 11, 1995) is an American professional ultra-distance and marathon runner sponsored by Hoka.

## Personal life

Adam Peterman was born and raised in Missoula, Montana, where he developed a love for the outdoors and running at an early age. He went to Hellgate High School, where he excelled in cross country and track. Peterman's talent earned him a scholarship to run at the University of Colorado Boulder.
During his college years, Peterman faced various challenges, including various injuries such as Achilles tendinitis.
After winning his debut 100 mile race at the Western States 100, Peterman's most recent and serious injury sidelined him for most of 2023, a sacral stress fracture. He underwent surgery and spent months recovering, gradually transitioning from walking to cycling before returning to running, after which he ran his first race since 2022, the Antelope Island Buffalo Run, March 29, 2024. He continued his success in 2024 after placing 3rd at the Courmayeur - Champex - Chamonix (CCC) race by UTMB, being one of two Americans on the podium.
Adam lives with his fiancé, Erin Clark, in Missoula, Montana. The two met in college while attending and running for the University of Colorado Boulder. In his professional career, Peterman is often crewed by his family and Evan Barnes, a crewing specialist and long-time friend who has supported him during various high-profile trail races.

## Running career
### High school record

Adam Peterman graduated from Hellgate High School class of 2013 is a Missoula, Montana native and 2013 Montana High School Association class AA 3200 m champion.
Representing Hellgate High School :
| Year | Cross Country class 2A state championship | Outdoor Track and Field class 2A state championship |
| 2012–13 | 2nd 15:17.6 | 1600 m 3rd 4:17.26 |
| 2012–13 | 2nd 15:17.6 | 3200 m 1st 9:12.38 |
| 2011–12 | 3rd 15:31.0 | 1600 m 4th 4:28.28 |
| 2011–12 | 3rd 15:31.0 | 3200 m 4th 9:53.36 |
| 2010–11 | 3rd 15:49.0 | 1600 m 5th 4:33.47 |
| 2010–11 | 3rd 15:49.0 | 3200 m 4th 9:40.80 |
| 2009–10 | 29th 16:43.9 | |
Adam Peterman set Hellgate High School school records in 3 events 800-meters: 1:58, 1,600-meters: 4:17 & 3,200-meters: 8:57.

### NCAA record

Adam Peterman earned All-Pac-12 Conference honors after earning bronze and honorable mention All-American honors in 2016 in the steeplechase.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
| Representing Colorado Buffaloes ||||||
| 2018 | NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships | California State University, Sacramento | 41st | 3000 m steeplechase | 8:54.63 |
| 2018 | Pac-12 Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Stanford University | 8th | 3000 meters steeplechase | 9:09.06 |
| 2018 | Pac-12 Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Stanford University | 17th | 5000 meters | 14:39.26 |
| 2018 | MPSF Indoor Track and Field Championships | University of Washington | 14th | 5000 meters | 14:19.22 |
| 2017 | NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships | Louisville, Kentucky | 89th | 10,000 meters | 30:34.7 |
| 2017 | Pac-12 Conference Cross Country Championships | University of Oregon | 12th | 8000 meters | 24:07.0 |
| 2016 | NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships | University of Oregon | 23rd | 3000 meters steeplechase | 8:53.58 |
| 2016 | Pac-12 Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships | University of Washington | 3rd | 3000 meters steeplechase | 8:43.19 |
| 2015 | NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships | University of Texas | 25th | 3000 meters steeplechase | 8:58.04 |
| 2015 | Pac-12 Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships | University of California, Los Angeles | 8th | 3000 meters steeplechase | 8:58.04 |
| 2015 | MPSF Indoor Track and Field Championships | University of Washington | 19th | 3000 meters | 8:14.33 |
| 2014 | NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships | Terre Haute, Indiana | 202nd | 10,000 meters | 32:36.8 |
| 2014 | Pac-12 Conference Cross Country Championships | University of California, Berkeley | 28th | 8000 meters | 24:20.5 |
| 2014 | MPSF Indoor Track and Field Championships | University of Washington | 19th | 3000 meters | 8:14.33 |
Peterman graduated with environmental studies and geology degrees magna cum laude.

### Professional career

Peterman is a two-time US trail national champion in the marathon.
Peterman's 2022 ultra marathon results ended with 4 consecutive win culminating in 2 gold medals at 2022 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships. USA Track & Field Mountain Ultra Trail (MUT) Running Council of long distance running has named Adam Peterman one of the 2022 USATF MUT Runners of the Year.
In 2024, Peterman continued his strong campaign of race results, finishing 3rd at the highly competitive UTMB CCC 100 km in a time of 10:28:50.
Adam Peterman's name was known by few in the trail community through late 2021, when he destroyed the field at the JFK 50 Miler and nearly broke a course record many assumed was indestructible.
2024 Notable Results :
| Place | Race | Distance | Location |
| 3rd | CCC by UTMB | 100 km | Chamonix |
| 3rd | Broken Arrow Skyrace | 46 km | Lake Tahoe, CA |
| 1st | Antelope Island Buffalo Run | 50 km | Syracuse, UT |
2022 Notable Results :
| Place | Race | Distance | Location |
| 1st | 2022 Trail World Championships | 78 km | Chiang Mai, THA |
| 1st | Western States 100 | 100M | Olympic Valley, CA |
| 1st | Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB | 100 km | Auburn, CA |
| 1st | Chuckanut 50k | 50 km | Bellingham, WA |