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Rachael Banton

Run Coach

With more than 20 years of running experience and 100+ marathon and ultramarathon finishes, Rachael brings a deep passion for endurance sports and a firsthand understanding of what it takes to achieve ambitious goals. Rachael works with runners of all abilities to develop individualized training plans, build confidence, and create race strategies that bring out their best. Rachael believes that running with joy and enjoying the process builds the most consistent and resilient athletes.

Rachael's experience as an athlete includes a 2:58 marathon PR, a 22:08 100-mile PR, eight Boston Marathon finishes, and two Tahoe Triple Marathon victories, along with completing some of the most demanding trail and ultramarathon events in the country. Having spent years self-coaching for marathons, 100-mile races, and high-altitude adventures, Rachael understands the importance of balancing structured training with the realities of everyday life. Rachael has a firsthand understanding of the physical and psychological demands of endurance training, racing, recovery, and long-distance adventure.

Rachael's coaching philosophy centers on personalized guidance, consistent progress, and building the physical and mental resilience needed to reach your goals. Whether you're preparing for your first marathon or chasing an ambitious ultramarathon finish, Rachael is passionate about helping you become a stronger, more confident runner—one training day at a time.

Education and Certifications:

  • UESCA Certified Ultra Running Coach
  • Bachelor's in Business Administration, Accounting Focus

Running History and Awards:

  • Completed 100+ half and full marathons and ultramarathons.
  • 100-mile PR: 22:08
  • Marathon PR: 2:58
  • 8-time Boston Marathon finisher
  • Tahoe Triple Marathon winner (x2)
  • 7-time Boston2BigSur finisher
  • Leadville Trail 100 RUN Big Buckle finisher/7th Female
  • Leadville Marathon finisher
  • BorntoRun 100 mile champion 2026
  • 2 time Broken Arrow Triple Crown finisher
  • Mammoth Trailfest Triple finisher
  • Completed Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim (solo)
  • Completed the 93 mile Wonderland Trail (solo)
  • Completed the 40 mile Teton Crest Trail
  • John Muir Trail (220 miles) and Tahoe Rim Trail (170 miles) finisher