Tara Dower reached the southern terminus of the Long Trail on August 19, 2025, setting a new overall supported fastest known time of 3 days, 18 hours, and 29 minutes. This improved upon the previous FKT by 2 hours and 40 minutes. Dower started her journey at the Canadian border on August 15, completing the trail southbound. The Long Trail combines challenging elevation gain with a rich history. Dower's successful run followed a disappointing summer where she faced race setbacks but repurposed her fitness for this achievement.
Tara Dower achieved a new supported fastest known time (FKT) for the Long Trail at 3 days, 18 hours, and 29 minutes, surpassing the previous record by 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Dower's Long Trail journey included nearly 80 miles in the first 24 hours and around 200 miles by the third day, showcasing her endurance and pace.
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