Green Runner is first woman to complete Barkley Marathons

Jasmin Paris made history in 2024 by becoming the first woman to complete the Barkley Marathons in Tennessee, a grueling ultra-endurance event consisting of five 20-mile loops in the wilderness. She conquered nearly 60,000 feet of ascent and descent, enduring harsh terrain and sleep deprivation. Despite the lack of GPS or maps allowed, Paris completed the course in 59 hours, 58 minutes, and 21 seconds, just 99 seconds shy of the 60-hour cut-off time, making her achievement one of the greatest ultramarathon feats of all time.

As a co-founder of the Green Runners, a running club focused on environmentalism, Paris carefully considers her carbon footprint by following a vegan diet as much as possible and advocating for climate action. She believes that sport has the power to inspire change and is vocal about protecting the natural world. Paris's remarkable accomplishment not only highlights her endurance and determination but also her commitment to promoting a sustainable lifestyle in the running community and beyond.