Zach Miller (runner) explained

Zach Miller is a professional American ultramarathon runner.

Born in Kenya to missionary parents, Miller was primarily raised in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He ran track, cross country, and played American soccer in high school. He continued to run at Rochester Institute of Technology while studying electrical engineering.^[1]

After college Miller worked in the print shop on the Queen Mary 2 cruise ship, and trained for running on a treadmill, the ship's stairwells, and at ports of call.^[2] After his win of the JFK 50 Mile in 2013 with the third fastest time in course history,^[3] he turned pro while continuing his cruise ship work.^[4] In 2015, his win of Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc's 105km (65miles) Courmayeur-Champex-Chamonix (CCC) was the first American win of that race.^[5]

After his cruise work Miller was the resident caretaker at Barr Camp near Manitou Springs, Colorado for five years, which provided the opportunity to live and train at altitude on the Barr Trail and nearby Pikes Peak.^[6] After Barr Camp, Miller's primary residence became a converted school bus.

After a three-year break to recover from Haglund's syndrome,^[7] Miller returned to racing in 2023. He became one of only a few American men to podium at the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc 105 mile race, after coming in second to overall winner Jim Walmsley.^[8]

Notable race results

Miller has won or had a top three finish at a number of the most competitive ultramarathons in the world.^{[9] [10]}

2023	Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc	Switzerland, Italy, France	2nd	100 mile
2023	Tarawera Ultramarathon	New Zealand	1st	100 mile
2022	Trail 100 Andorra	Andorra	1st	105k
2018	JFK 50	Maryland, USA	2nd	50 mile
2017	The North Face Endurance Challenge	Marin County, California	1st	50 mile
2016	The North Face Endurance Challenge	Marin County, California	1st	50 mile
2016	Madeira Island Ultra Trail	Madeira Island	1st	100 mile
2015	The North Face Endurance Challenge	Marin County, California	1st	50 mile
2015	Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc CCC	Italy, France, Switzerland	1st	100k
2014	Lake Sonoma	California	1st	50 mile
2013	JFK 50	Maryland, USA	1st	50 mile

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hobbs . Nancy . 2017-01-23 . A conversation with trail running speedster Zach Miller . 2024-02-11 . ATRA . en-US.
2. News: Finn . Adharanand . Adharanand Finn . 2017-10-21 . Ultrarunner Zach Miller: ‘I love digging in the pain cave’ . 2024-02-11 . The Guardian . en-GB . 0261-3077.
3. Web site: Mason . Andy . Miller's JFK 50 Mile victory is one of legendary proportions . 2024-02-11 . Herald-Mail Media . en-US.
4. Web site: Huber . Martin Fritz . 2015-09-09 . Running's Hottest Star Got Fast on a Cruise Ship. What's Your Excuse? . 2024-02-11 . Outside Online . en-US.
5. Web site: 2017-08-31 . Video: The Americans Who Took UTMB and CCC by Storm . 2024-02-11 . Trail Runner Magazine . en-US.
6. Web site: 2020-03-23 . After years of calling Barr Camp up Pikes Peak home, this elite ultrarunner is coming down for good . 2024-02-11 . Denver 7 Colorado News (KMGH) . en.
7. Web site: Writer . ANDREW KOOB Staff . 2023-10-03 . Hempfield native Zach Miller returns to running after 3-year absence due to Haglund's deformity . 2024-02-11 . LancasterOnline . en.
8. Web site: Metzler . Brian . 2023-09-02 . Jim Walmsley Wins UTMB, Breaks the U.S. Men's Curse . 2024-02-11 . Trail Runner Magazine . en-US.
9. Web site: Zach Miller . International Trail Running Association (ITRA).
10. Web site: Zach MILLER - His Trail results and UTMB® Index . 2024-02-11 . utmb.world . en.