Fastest Known Time
FKT is shorthand for “Fastest Known Time” — essentially, a speed record on any given route. In the world of trail running FKTs on iconic routes are hotly contested and widely discussed. But in the world of urban running FKTs have largely been an afterthought. In the summer of 2020 we set out to change that.
The rules of this challenge were simple. Run the route, submit your time, and see how your result compares to the competition. There is was no entry fee or registration required. Runners had three weeks to take on the challenge and the male and the female who posted the fastest times on this loop (the FKT holders) each won a $250 gift card from our friends at The Loop Running Supply Company.
MEN’S TOP TIMES
Mark Pinales 24:39 (WINNER & CURRENT FKT HOLDER)
Rory Tunningley 24:44
Allen Sumrall 25:01
Daniel Golden 25:34
Thomas Hinojosa 25:52
Will Powers 26:30
Marco Quaroni 26:57
Nick Romanow 27:06
Jason Casady 27:22
Nick Comiskey 27:23
Hayden Cox 27:35
James Perez 27:35
Natan Straathof 29:10
Ryan Hess 29:21
Gregory Tran 34:50
Florian Opaska 38:01
Matt Dardenne 40:54
Bobby Daniel 41:20
Robert Garcia 48:17
WOMEN’S TOP TIMES
Alexandria Cruz 29:45 (WINNER & CURRENT FKT HOLDER)
Megan Wagenaar 29:56
Johanna Gretschel 30:10
Nicole Martin 31:15
Lianne Straathof 33:28
Megan Comiskey 33:36
Laura Mitchell 33:41
Mercy Henderson 35:36
Jess Movold 36:37
Samantha Santos 37:57
Alexandra Spurlock 38:36
Riley Miller 41:28
Claire Collins 42:52
Madeline Krebs 46:03
Jessica Lewis 56:20
Annie Dukes 56:33
Men’s Masters
Michael Wilt 28:17
Ricky Doyle 32:17
Gregory Tran 34:50
Jesse Ruiz 37:56
Bobby Daniel 41:20
Phillip Speer 43:18
James Colunga 51:00
Women’s Masters
Laura Mitchell 33:41
Julie Bonner 39:52
Challenge Rules.
Entry Fee: Zero. Just go out and run. The only requirement for participation is that you run the route and submit the time.
Dates: This challenge formally concluded on 9/7, however if you run the rout and submit your time we will add it to the leaderboard.
Recording/Submitting Your Run: All submitted times must be supported by GPS data synced via Strava or Garmin. All runs must be recorded on “Race” mode or must show elapsed time (as opposed to moving time) and emailed to run@trialsofmilesracing.com or posted on Instagram with the tag @trialsofmilesracing & @thelooprunning. Our team will verify all results to ensure that details are accurate and you will only be added to the leaderboard after that has been done.
Course Description: The official start/finish line is under the Mopac Bridge on the north side of the river. Runners will start by crossing the bridge and heading south. After crossing the bridge runners will make a left turn onto the Lady Bird Trail. Runners will take this trail over Barton Creek and all the way down to South Congress Bridge (staying along the water the entire way). Runners will then pass under South Congress Bridge, take an immediate right and continue on the trial all the way up to the sidewalk of the bridge crossing (do NOT cut it short by taking the stairs). After you cross South Congress Bridge, take the first set of stairs on the and right and continue down to the trail. At the trail take a right, pass back under the South Congress Bridge and continue along the water all the way back to the Mopac Bridge where the route started. (For more detailed information on the route check out this Strava Segment.)
Prizes: Owning the FKT is a temporary title that can always be taken away. There is no winner of an FKT.
Rules of the Road: Runners are expected to follow all traffic laws, park regulations, and obey appropriate social distancing requirements during their runs.
Assumption of the Risk: Running may be considered a potentially dangerous activity, and anyone who attempts this challenge assumes all risks associated with participation. If you are not comfortable accepting these risks, please do not attempt this challenge.