Career Milestones
- Ranked No. 3 in Ultrarunning Magazine’s North American Ultrarunner of the Decade (2010-2019)
- Ranked 8 times in the Top Ten of Ultrarunning Magazine’s North American Ultrarunner of the Year — the only man over 50 to make the list
- Holds multiple solo records, including the supported FKT (Fastest Known Time) of the 490-mile Colorado Trail (Eastbound, Collegiate West route) in just over 7 days, and the supported FKT for a quad crossing of the Grand Canyon (2x Rim to Rim to Rim)
- Over 40 career ultra wins — more than 30 of those wins are in the 100-mile distance, placing him second in the world for most 100-mile wins in history
About Jeff Browning
Jeff Browning, aka “Bronco Billy,” is a highly accomplished veteran ultra runner and endurance coach. His career spans over 25 years of competition defined by a deep passion for mountain exploration and adventure in the world’s hardest ultra mountain races and remote expeditions.
Why Bronco Billy?
In his early ultra days, a running buddy came up with the nickname due to his tendency to yell "Giddyup" when his stoke was high on a running adventure. Others ultra friends started calling him "Bronco" too and it just kinda stuck.
A dominant force in the sport, Jeff has finished over 200 ultra marathons and secured over 40 career wins. With more than 30 wins in the 100-mile plus distance, he ranks second in the world for most 100-mile victories in history. A seven-time finisher and winner of the wild and tough Hardrock 100, Jeff thrives on traversing extreme mountain terrain. He is also the only man over 50 to be ranked in the Top Ten of Ultrarunning Magazine’s North American Ultrarunner of the Year, an honor he has achieved eight times. His commitment to adventure includes expeditions on iconic routes like the 490-mile Colorado Trail, the Patagonia National Park in Chile, and the Owyhee Canyonlands in southeastern Oregon.
Jeff leverages his vast experience in ultra running, mountain exploration, and entrepreneurship to coach runners of all backgrounds, focusing on nutrition, endurance, mindset, strategy, and grit. Outside of athletics, he has played a significant role in the running industry for over a decade. For over 13 years, he contributed to product innovation in footwear development and testing for major brands like Patagonia and as a member of Altra’s innovation team. Additionally, he spent 15 years helping to market and brand FootZone, a premiere trail-focused specialty running store in Bend, Oregon. When Jeff is not traveling for racing and adventures, he can be found training on the trails around his home in Flagstaff, Arizona.
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