Scott Jurek

Quick Facts

Full Name	Scott Jurek
Occupation	Runner
Date Of Birth	Oct 26, 1973(1973-10-26)
Age	51
Birthplace	Duluth
Country	United States
Birth City	Minnesota
Horoscope	Libra

Scott Jurek Biography

Scott Jurek is one of the most popular and richest Runner who was born on October 26, 1973 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. A decorated runner who is believed to be one of the top ultramarathon runners in world. He’s won first place in numerous prestigious races times, and has an extensive career that spans more than two decades and hasn’t stopped. Author of Eat & Run, an autobiography that also focuses on the effect the plant-based diet had on his life. He also wrote North, a book about his adventures on through the Appalachian Trail.

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During his college years, Jurek continued to compete in the 50 mile Minnesota Voyageur, finishing second in 1994 and 1995 and winning the race in 1996, 1997, and 1998, when he set the current course record of 6:41:16. After graduation, he moved to Seattle, where he began competing on a national level, in 1998 winning the Zane Grey Highline Trail 50 Mile Run and the McKenzie River Trail Run 50K, and placing second in his first 100-mile race, the Angeles Crest.

Raised in Proctor, Minnesota, Jurek is of part Polish descent. He is the son of Lynn (Swapinski) and Gordon Jurek. His childhood involved a strong connection with nature developed through hunting, fishing, and camping with his family. Jurek began trail running as a child but did not run long distances until his sophomore year in high school when he started cross training with running to prepare for Nordic skiing. Although he hated running at first, after spending summers running on trails with ski poles, he found a new passion for trail running. On a challenge from training partner Dusty Olson, Jurek ran the Minnesota Voyageur 50 Mile in 1994, placing second in his first attempt at an ultramarathon, without even having run a marathon in training. Olson later served as Jurek’s pacer in many races.

He has two kids with his spouse Jenny and they’ve been living within Boulder, Colorado.

Scott Jurek Net Worth

Scott Jurek is one of the richest Runner from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Scott Jurek 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He’s from Minnesota and was raised spending the majority of his time in the outdoors. He began distance running in high school, and was a part of the first ever ultramarathon, at the age of 21.

He’s also a speaker who makes use of his platform to encourage others to follow the same path He’s repeatedly stated that he believes that anyone could run an ultramarathon.

Scott Gordon Jurek (born October 26, 1973) is an American ultramarathoner, author, and public speaker. Throughout his running career, Jurek was one of the most dominant ultramarathon runners in the world, winning the Hardrock Hundred (2007), the Badwater Ultramarathon (2005, 2006), the Spartathlon (2006, 2007, 2008), and the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run (1999–2005). In 2010, at the 24-Hour World Championships in Brive-la-Gaillarde, France, Jurek won a silver medal behind Shingo Inoue and set a new US record for distance run in 24 hours with 165.7 miles (an average pace of 8 minutes and 42 seconds per mile). Jurek has followed a vegetarian diet since 1997, and a vegan diet since 1999.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Scott Jurek height 6 ft 2 in Scott weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Scott Jurek Dating?

According to our records, Scott Jurek married to Jenny Uehisa , Leah Jurek. As of December 1, 2023, Scott Jurek’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2005, just a few weeks after winning Western States, Jurek set a new course record in the Badwater Ultramarathon, widely considered one of the world’s most difficult races. Jurek came from behind to win despite temperatures of 120 °F (49 °C), dealing with the heat by periodically stopping to immerse himself in a cooler of ice.

Facts & Trivia

Scott Ranked on the list of most popular Runner. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Scott Jurek celebrates birthday on October 26 of every year.

Jurek repeated his Badwater victory in 2006, a year that also saw his first of three consecutive victories in the Spartathlon, a 153-mile race between Athens and Sparta in Greece. In 2007, he also won the Hardrock Hundred, setting a new course record.

What does Scott Jurek do for a living?

A passionate advocate for vegetarianism , he follows a 100% plant-based diet, which he credits for his endurance, recovery and consistent twenty year racing career.

Is Scott Jurek still vegan?

And for almost two decades now, Jurek has been a vegan.

What Scott Jurek eats in a day?

At home, it’s a smoothie: fruit, greens, nuts, nut butter or flax oil and protein powder. Then, before my morning workout, some oatmeal and wholegrain toast with more nut butter. On a normal day I do 3,000-4,000 calories.

Does Scott Jurek still race?

Jurek has dropped out of races before , but this was something different, he said. So much time and investment had gone into the planning. His friends and family had upended their lives planning for a six-week venture. And yet, he had to accept that sometimes there are limits to what even he can put himself through.

Is Scott Jurek married?

Spouse