Endurance Race Designer & Director

Murfreesboro, TN, USA
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Lazarus Lake Biography

Lazarus Lake, a renowned endurance race designer and director, has made significant contributions to the sphere of ultramarathons. He is the mastermind behind several unique and challenging events, namely the Barkley Marathons, Big's Backyard Ultra, Vol State 500K, and the Strolling Jim 40. Lake's innovative approach to designing races led him to create the Great Virtual Race Across Tennessee in 2020, a virtual event that saw participation from over 19,000 enthusiasts amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

In recognition of his influence and legacy, Lake was inducted into the American Ultrarunning Hall of Fame in 2023. On top of his influence in race creation, he has been a consistent voice in the ultrarunning community as a columnist for Ultrarunning Magazine since 1981. His work was showcased in the documentaries "The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young" in 2014 and "Where Dreams Go To Die" in 2017.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/18/2025.

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The Man Behind the Most Grueling Footrace on Earth

The Man Behind the Most Grueling Footrace on Earth

Since its inception in 1986, the Barkley Marathons has had only 14 finishers. Set in the mountains of Tennessee, this 100-mile footrace covers about...

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