#124: Shannon Rearden

In this episode, we sit down with Shannon, an ultrarunner whose journey started on the trails of Alabama and has quickly evolved into tackling some of the toughest trail races in the Southeast. From early races like the Darter Dash and Wade Mountain Half to taking on the Cruel Jewel 50 Miler and the 8-Hours of Berm. Shannon has built an impressive resume in just a few years.

After jumping into the Florida trail scene - she's been racking up miles at events like Moon Over Croom, the Pinellas Trail Challenge, the Wild Boar Night Run, and multiple ultras - she even claimed first female at a treadmill-based Indoor Ultra in 2026. Now, she’s setting her sights on her biggest goal yet: her first 100-mile attempt at the World’s Fair Ultra in Knoxville.

Outside of running, Shannon is a University of Alabama graduate and works as a Quality Engineer in Honeywell’s Space division, balancing a demanding career with a lot of trail miles!