::: WELCOME :::
Wahoo!! You found it. This is my little corner of the internet. I'm Dakota Wagner. Runner, coach, occasional sufferer of 100-mile races. If you like running, thinking about running, or reading about someone who thinks about running way too much, you're in the right place.
*** WHAT'S NEW ***
- NEW!! [May 2026] Ran a marathon PB of 3:16 at Med City Marathon in Rochester, MN!!!
- [March 2026] Finished the Chianti Ultra Trail in Tuscany, Italy — a UTMB World Series race!!
- [2026] Now taking coaching clients for Summer 2026. See details.
- [2026] Site launched. Welcome!!
ABOUT ME
I ran cross country and track through college. After graduation I did what any reasonable person would do: I signed up for a 24 hour indoor track race and got absolutely cooked. That was it. I was hooked.
Since then I've finished 20+ ultras including three 100-milers, raced internationally, and run 6 road marathons. I also coach runners at every level through Plains to Peaks.
| Based in | North Dakota |
| Weekly mileage | Depends who's asking |
| Shoe brand | Yes |
| Road or trail | Trail |
RACE ADVENTURES
Some highlights from the race log. Every one of these taught me something.
| Race | Dist. | Where | Thoughts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chianti Ultra Trail 🇮🇹 | 75km | Tuscany, Italy | UTMB World Series. Vineyards, hills, Europeans running very fast. |
| Hennepin Hundred | 100 mi | Illinois | Flat. Also beautiful. Also flat. |
| Javelina Jundred | 100 mi | Arizona | Desert loops at night. Halloween vibes. Cactus everywhere. |
| Saddles 100 | 100 mi | Arizona | Pine forests, desert washes, mountains, and granite rock formations. |
| Wild Duluth 100K | 100K | Minnesota | North Shore trail running is no joke. Stunning and brutal. |
| Black Canyon 100K | 100K | Arizona | Fast and scenic. |
CURRENTLY TRAINING FOR
- [Summer 2026] Alpine objectives — TBD
- [October 2026] Twin Cities Marathon
- [Dec 2026 / Jan 2027] Across the Years — 100 miler
MY RUNNING PHILOSOPHY
Things I actually believe:
- Mileage will get you 80% of the way there.
- Consistency beats heroics every single time.
- The training plan should fit your life, not the other way around.
- The road and the trail teach each other things. Do both.
- Above all else, do what you enjoy. The rest will take care of itself by osmosis.
COACHING // PLAINS TO PEAKS
I coach runners under Plains to Peaks. I work with runners at all levels — first 5K to first 100-miler, road to trail, beginner to age-grouper. Every plan is built around your life, your goals, and your schedule. No templates. No guesswork. Delivered through TrainingPeaks.
Free 30-minute consultation to start. No contracts, cancel anytime.
⛅ CLIMABINGLE ⛅
I built a little app called ClimaBingle — a weather webhook for Strava. Once it's hooked up to your account, it automatically updates your activity descriptions with the weather from your run. No more wondering if it was actually that windy. It was. Now that's fax.
Heads up: ClimaBingle is invite-only right now. If you'd like to be added to the allowlist, email me first and I'll get you set up.
CONTACT // GET IN TOUCH
Want to work together? Have a question? Just want to talk running? Fill this out and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.
