Date of Birth: 06/16/70
 Hometown: Aurora, OH
 Sport: Ultrarunning
 Team: 2005 USATF Masters 100K Team 

 
Mark Godale, a five-time member of the USA 100K team, enjoys racing in USA championship races.

Running Career Highlights

• 2005 Silver Medalist, USATF 50 Mile National Championship

• 2005 Silver Medalist, USATF 100 Mile Trail National Championship

• 2004 Broken leg [Fibula] in Sedona, AZ

• 2003 1st Overall, EdFitz 100K, Duluth, MN

• 2003 1st Overall, Mohican 100 Mile Trail Endurance Run

• 2002 1st Overall, Nifty Fifty Mile Run, RI [Fastest 50-Mile time in North America 2002]

• 2002 Silver Medalist, USATF 24-Hour National Championship

• 2002 1st Overall, Niagara 100K, Canada

• 2002 Bronze Medalist, USATF 50K National Championship

• 2001 1st Overall Sunmart Texas Trail 50 Mile Endurance Run [Largest Ultra in the United States]

• 2001 Bronze Medalist, USATF 50K Trail National Championship

• 2000 38th Overall, [8th American] Boston Marathon

• 2000 Silver Medalist at the 100K World Championship [USA 100K Team]

• 1999 USATF Ultra Runner of the Year

• 1999 Gold Medalist, USATF 24-Hour National Championship [American Record Holder 162.4 Miles, National Championship Event Record]

• 1999 Ranked 3rd in the World for 24-Hours

• 1999 Gold Medalist, USATF 50 Mile National Championship

• 1999 3rd Overall, Badwater 135 Mile Endurance Run from Death Valley [lowest elevation in the US] to Mt. Whitney [highest elevation in the US], in 117° heat.

• 1999 2nd in Division 18-29, Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run

• 1998 Silver Medalist, USATF 50 Mile National Championship

• 1998 Silver Medalist, USATF 100K National Championship

• 1997 2nd in Division 18-29, Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run

• 1997-2001 Represented the United States in five 100K World Championships [USA 100K Team]

• 1995-2000 1st Overall: Ohio-Michigan Marathon, Silver States Marathon, Almost Heaven Marathon, Carolina Marathon, Phoenix Desert Classic Marathon

Club Team Highlights

• 2005-2004 1st Overall JFK 50 Mile [Montrail/Patagonia Monsters]
• 2003 Silver Medalist, USA Track & Field 24-Hour National Championship [Cleveland Southeast Running Club]
• 2003 Gold Medalist, USA Track & Field 100 Mile National Championship [Cleveland Southeast Running Club]
• 2002 Gold Medalist, USA Track & Field 24-Hour National Championship [Cleveland Southeast Running Club]
• 2002 Silver Medalist, USA Track & Field 50K National Championship [Cleveland Southeast Running Club]
• 2001 Gold Medalist, USA Track & Field 50K Trail National Championship [Cleveland Southeast Running Club]
• 2000 Gold Medalist, USA Track & Field 100K National Championship [Cleveland Southeast Running Club]

PRs

• 400m: 52 [Florida State Relays, Split for 800m]
• 800m 1:58 [Florida State Relays]
• 5K: 15:27 Bally Total Fitness B-Fit 5K Run, Chicago
• 5.45 Miles: 25:37 [Hood to Coast Relay, First Leg]
• 1/2 Marathon: 1:12 [Youngstown Road Runners Distance Classic 1/2 Marathon]
• Marathon: 2:30 [Boston Marathon]
• 50K: 3:17 [USA Track & Field 50K National Championship]
• 50 Miles: 5:30 [50 Mile GNC Challenge, Pittsburgh]
• 100K: 7:08 [100K World Championship, France]
• 100 Miles: 14:15 [USA Track & Field 24-Hour National Championship, Split for 24-Hours]
• 24-Hours: 162.4 Miles [USA Track & Field 24-Hour National Championship]

Personal

• Height: 5' 7"
• Weight: 150
• Born: June 16, 1970 in Cleveland, Ohio
• Current Residence: Aurora, Ohio
• Education: University of Akron, B.F.A. in Graphic Design, minor in drawing and illustration. Aurora High School
• Employment: Art Director College
• Athletics: Cross Country and Track & Field for the University of Akron [Go Zips!]
• Club: Cleveland Southeast Running Club, Summit Athletic Club
• Sponsors: PowerBar, Patagonia, Montrail, SmartWool, Ultimate Direction
• Personal Philosophy: Running is not a punishment, but a lifestyle choice. I am thankful each and every day to be able to run. There are so many people that don't have the opportunity to run because of physical ailments, I think of all the positives I have and not dwell on the negatives. Every day I step out the door is a great day to run! I believe more people need to pick up good habits. Work Hard, Play Harder. Enjoy your running. No one can take that away from you.
• Short Term Goal: To Run Tomorrow
• Long Term Goal: To Run Tomorrow
• Favorite quote: "Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory or defeat." —T. Roosevelt

Back to Back Races and Other Interesting Facts

• 2001 Sunmart Texas Trail 50 Mile Endurance Run, 1st Overall in 6:03. Next day Dallas White Rock Marathon, 36th Overall in 2:58.
• 2003 Akron Road Runners Marathon, 4th Overall in 2:43. Next day Towpath Marathon, 5th Overall in 2:56.
• Twice – Crossed the Grand Canyon from South to North and Back to South for a total of 50 miles in half a day.