Sam Galati

Sam Galati

Francis, UTUtah

I have been running since I was a kid, even running a half marathon when I was 11.  I started focusing on trail and ultra running when I was in college, and got hooked.  I love technical trails and races with a lot of vert.  My favorite race distance is 50 miles. My main goal for 2026 is to run my first 100 mile race.  Recently, I have gotten into fastpacking, with dreams of going for some multiday FKTs in the future.  

I am based out of Utah, but have spent the last couple of years traveling around the country living in a tent and working seasonal jobs.  This lifestyle allows me to run all over, exploring new places and trails all the time.  Outside of running I enjoy skiing, playing video games, reading and biking.  I raced mountain and road bikes in college, including competing at the collegiate mountain bike national championships.

2026 Results

  • 8th Wasatch 100 - 100 Miler 23:41:26
  • 7th Kendall Mountain Run - 12 Miler 2:04:58
  • 1st River of No Return Endurance Runs - 108K 12:36:59
  • 1st Red Mountain 50K, 30K, Trail Half - 50K 3:53:17

Results

2026

  • 1st Red Mountain 50K

2025

  • 2nd Kilkenny Ridge Race 25K
  • 2nd Baldface Scramble 29K
  • 2nd Chocorua Mountain Race 23K

2024

  • 1st Ute 100 Mile
  • 4th Tushars Mtn Runs 70K
  • 3rd El Oso Loco Trail Long
  • 1st Old Gabe 30K

2023

  • 4th Across the Years - 100 Mile 
  • 2nd Whiskey Basin - 60K