Hermantown man becomes oldest runner to finish the grueling Arrowhead Ultra 135

Hermantown man becomes oldest runner to finish the grueling Arrowhead Ultra 135

DULUTH — Last year, Michael Koppy was less than 7 miles from the finish line of the Arrowhead Ultra 135 when his body just gave out. He collapsed. He couldn’t move and had to be helped off the course. The then-74-year-old was vying to become the oldest racer ever to finish the grueling event on foot. The Arrowhead 135 is considered one of the most difficult cold-weather endurance races in the world. Competitors bike, ski or run 135 miles, a dist…

Michael Koppy Becomes Oldest Person to Finish the Arrowhead 135 Mile

The post Michael Koppy Becomes Oldest Person to Finish the Arrowhead 135 Mile appeared first on iRunFar. When 75-year-old Michael Koppy crossed the finish line of the 2026 Arrowhead 135 Mile on January 28 with 59:30:00 on the clock, he became the oldest ever finisher of the difficult winter race in northern Minnesota. The event, held entirely on snow on the Arrowhead State Trail, often sees temperatures that dip well below zero degrees Fahrenhei…