Grant Barnette

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Grant Barnette
Personal information
Born (1996-03-31) March 31, 1996 (age 29)
Lenoir, North Carolina, U.S.
Website RunWithGrant.com
Sport
CountryFlag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Sport Ultra Running, Trail Running, Ski Mountaineering
Team Pit Viper Key Players, [1] Craft Elite Run Team [2]
Turned pro2022

Grant Barnette (born March 31, 1996) [3] is an American ultrarunner, trail runner and ski mountaineering athlete. [4]

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Early life and career

Barnette attended West Caldwell High School in Lenoir, North Carolina. [5] While in high school he was on the soccer, wrestling, track and field, and cross country teams.

He then attended Mars Hill University on an athletic scholarship, competing in both indoor and outdoor track and field, as well as cross country. [6]

After hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2016 [7] and the Pacific Crest Trail in 2017, he transitioned to ultrarunning, gaining recognition for his performances in UTMB World Series events such as the Grindstone 100 Miler and the Speedgoat 50K.

Notable race results

2025 Notable Results
PlaceRaceDistanceLocation
2nd [8] Twisted Fork Trail Festival68 KM Flag of the United States.svg Park City, UT
1st [9] Antelope Island Buffalo Run50 KM Flag of the United States.svg Syracuse, UT
2024 Notable Results
PlaceRaceDistanceLocation
1st [10] DC Peaks 50 50M Flag of the United States.svg Kaysville, UT
5th [11] Speedgoat by UTMB 50K Flag of the United States.svg Snowbird, UT
2023 Notable Results
PlaceRaceDistanceLocation
2nd [12] Grindstone by UTMB 100M Flag of the United States.svg Swoope, VA
1st [13] Telluride Mountain Race40M Flag of the United States.svg Telluride, CO
5th [14] Broken Arrow Skyrace 46 km Flag of the United States.svg Lake Tahoe, CA
1st [15] Quest for the Crest50 km Flag of the United States.svg Burnsville, NC
2022 Notable Results
PlaceRaceDistanceLocation
1st [16] South Mountains Marathons50 km Flag of the United States.svg Connelly Springs, NC
1st [17] HURL Elkhorn50 km Flag of the United States.svg Helena, MT
1st [18] Duncan Ridge Trail50 km Flag of the United States.svg Blairsville, GA
2021 Notable Results
PlaceRaceDistanceLocation
1st [19] The Uncharted50 km Flag of the United States.svg Shelby, NC
3rd [20] Never Summer100 km Flag of the United States.svg Gould, CO
4th [21] Run The Rock50 km Flag of the United States.svg Terrebonne, OR
2020 Notable Results
PlaceRaceDistanceLocation
2nd [22] No Business 100 Miler100M Flag of the United States.svg Jamestown, TN
2nd [23] Fort Yargo Ultra50 km Flag of the United States.svg Winder, GA

References

  1. https://www.pitviper.com/pages/pit-vipers-key-players
  2. https://sgbonline.com/pressrelease/craft-sportswear-welcomes-new-trail-athletes-to-its-run-team/
  3. "Grant Barnette". Ultra Signup. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  4. Lucero, Eli. "Beaver Mountain skier attempts American record for most elevation gained on skis in 24 hours". Herald Journal News. The Herald Journal. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  5. Grant Barnette - Stats. nc.milesplit.com. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  6. "Grant Barnette". Mars Hill Athletics. Mars Hill University. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  7. "2000-Miler Listing". Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  8. "Twisted Fork Ultra June 14, 2025". Twisted Fork Ultra. Brooksee Race Timing. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
  9. "2025 Antelope Island Buffalo Run". Ultra Signup. Ultra Signup. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
  10. "2024 DC Peaks 50 (50 mile)". Ultra Signup. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  11. "Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMB". UTMB LIVE. utmb.world. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  12. "Grindstone by UTMB". utmb.world. UTMB World. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  13. "2023 Telluride Mountain Run Race Results (40 Miles)". Ultra Running Magazine. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  14. "Broken Arrow Skyrace". AthLinks. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  15. "Quest for the Crest". Ultra Signup. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  16. "South Mountains Marathons". Ultra Signup. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  17. "HURL Elkhorn". Ultra Signup. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  18. "Duncan Ridge Trail". Ultra Signup. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  19. "The Uncharted". Ultra Signup. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  20. "Never Summer 100KM". Ultra Signup. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  21. "Run The Rock". Ultra Signup. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  22. "2020 No Business 100 Race Results (100 Miles)". Ultra Running Magazine. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  23. "2020 Fort Yargo Ultra Race Results (50 KM)". Ultra Running Magazine. Retrieved 13 August 2024.