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Lindsay Webster, a Canadian mountain runner, set a new speed record on the Presidential Traverse in New Hampshire. She completed the southbound route in 4:25:38, lowering her previous record by eight minutes and one second.
The Presidential Traverse, a 29 km route with 2,590 meters of elevation gain, is one of the most renowned FKT routes in northeastern North America. Webster summited nine mountains and descended the Crawford Path to Crawford Notch. Read more trail coverage.
This achievement marks Webster’s second record on the route. She plans to use her $2,000 prize for a humanitarian project for other athletes. Related: Michelle Leduc Sets New Rideau Trail Speed Record.
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Lindsay Webster breaks her own record on the Presidential Traverse in New Hampshire. Lindsay Webster, a Canadian mountain runner, set a new speed record on the Presidential Traverse in New Hampshire. She completed the southbound route in 4:25:38, lowering her previous record by eight minutes and one second.
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Runner World published this brief on September 21, 2026. The underlying Canadian Running report was dated September 21, 2026.
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