Damian Hall

Biography

Damian Hall is an elite British ultrarunner, outdoor journalist, and climate activist who remarkably picked up long-distance running in his mid-30s. He quickly rose to international prominence, placing fifth at the prestigious Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) in 2018, winning the grueling 268-mile winter Montane Spine Race in 2023, and setting numerous Fastest Known Times across the UK. Hall is also a prominent figure at the infamous Barkley Marathons, reaching the final loop in 2023.

Off the trails, Hall uses his platform to champion environmental sustainability. He co-founded The Green Runners, competes as a vegan athlete, and avoids air travel to reduce his carbon footprint. The Wiltshir...