Devon Yanko
Elite Ultrarunner
Devon is an ultra runner and marathon runner. She has run more than 60 Marathon (including 43 sub-3 hour marathons) and more than 70 ultras since 2006.
Originally from Seattle, WA, Devon lives in the mountains of Colorado in a small town called Howard. She races across the world and enjoys continuing to challenge herself with new adventures, even after 20 years in the endurance space.
Devon is also a running coach to athletes of all abilities through Dark Horse Run Coaching and owns a bakery in Salida, CO with her husband, Nathan.
Precision has helped me find my nutrition 'A-game' and really elevated my training and race-day fueling.
Notable Achievements
| 2016 | 3rd at Western States 100 |
| 2017 | 1st at Leadville 100 |
| 2022 | 1st at Javelina 100 |
| 2026 | 1st at Tarawera 100-miler |
Key Stats
| Half marathon | 1:17:54 |
| Marathon | 2:38:55 |
| 50k | 3:15:39 |
| 50mile | 5:59 |
| 100k | 7:46:32 |
| 100 mile | 14:23 |
Devon's Top Tips
- Work on your mental game as much as physical
- Make a plan but be comfortable with being flexible
- Stay calm when things go wrong and trust that your training will help get you through