Katia Wanish

Katia Wanish

Madison, WIGreat LakesMichigan

I’ve been running since I laced up for my first high school cross country season and am thrilled to be joining the inaugural Great Lakes Aravaipa Racing Team. Born and raised in Wisconsin, I love exploring the Midwest’s terrain on foot; rolling kettle moraine hills, quiet lakes, and dense, beautiful forests. Outside of running, I’m an agricultural engineer with a passion for volunteering on the Ice Age Trail, a 1,200-mile National Scenic Trail that winds across Wisconsin. When I’m not working or training, you’ll likely find me reading, planning my next outdoor adventure, or finding new ways to give back to the outdoor community that shaped me as a runner. 

@katiawanish

Results

2025

  • 1st tBunk 50 Mile
  • 2nd Dances with Dirt 50K
  • 1st John Dick Memorial 50K

2024

  • 1st John Dick Memorial 50K
  • 1st Ice Age trail 50 Mile
  • 3rd Birkie Trail Marathon