Courtney Dauwalter’s Most Inspiring UTMB Finish | Why 10th Place Is A Victory

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Courtney Dauwalter’s 2025 UTMB performance may not have ended in another victory, but it may go down as her most inspiring finish yet. In this video, I break down why her 10th-place result resonated so deeply with fans, the UTMB community, and the wider trail running world. Ruth Croft claimed an incredible win this year, but it was Courtney’s courage, determination, and refusal to quit that stole the show. While many elites drop when the race falls apart, Courtney kept going — finishing hours behind the leaders, yet welcomed as if she had won. We explore: Why Courtney Dauwalter is celebrated as the GOAT of ultrarunning How UTMB’s Performance Index influences elite athletes’ decisions to DNF Courtney’s mindset of “doing hard things” and running for joy over rankings The emotional moment she crossed the finish line, cheered louder than the winner Examples from Javelina 100K and supporting runners at Notre Dame de la Gorge that show who she truly is This video isn’t just about a race result — it’s about what ultrarunning really stands for: resilience, community, and finding joy in the struggle. 👉 If you love this kind of content, please subscribe to the channel — it makes a huge difference. 👉 Watch next: Jim Walmsley’s dramatic sprint finish at OCC here: [insert end screen link]. Timestamps: 0:00 Start 1:38 Why Do Elites Drop? 2:42 Why Courtney didn’t DNF 3:57 Javelina 100K with her mum 4:40 Better than Winning 5:42 The emotional finish in Chamonix #UTMB #CourtneyDauwalter #Ultrarunning 🎬 Welcome to Film My Run – your home for ultramarathon documentaries, trail race vlogs, running gear reviews, and training adventures. 🏃‍♂️ Whether you're training for your first 10K or your tenth 100-miler, I’m here to share the highs, lows, gear, grit, and glory of endurance running. 🔗 Support the Channel & Get Exclusive Deals 👟 Enertor Shock Absorbing Insoles – my go-to for injury prevention 🛒 http://enertor.com – Use code FILMMYRUN15 for 15% OFF 🏃‍♂️ NoblePro SMART Treadmill – the ultimate indoor training tool 💸 4% OFF: https://zwift.run/noble-pro 🎽 Flying Burrito Running Shirts – run stylish, run weird 🌯 https://www.flyingburrito.eu – Code filmmyrunfb 🥩 Protein Rebel – natural, gut-friendly fuel for endurance athletes 🏷️ 15% OFF: https://www.proteinrebel.com – Use code Filmmyrun15 🙌 Join the Community Become a channel member for exclusive content & behind-the-scenes perks: 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjphxoB7x0A_VhB1CUz3AwA/join 📌 Follow for more: 🎥 Race documentaries 📈 Training tips & series 🧪 Gear tests & reviews 💬 Honest, raw, emotional race stories #filmmyrun #running #runningvideos #runningfilms ultrarunning, trail running, running documentaries, endurance training, running gear review, marathon training, ultra marathon vlog, filmmyrun, race to the stones, south downs way 100, UTMB, backyard ultra This video explores Courtney Dauwalter's performance at UTMB Mont Blanc, highlighting why her race was so inspiring. We examine her demonstrated endurance running and the electric atmosphere in Chamonix. This analysis of ultrarunning and trail running showcases what makes Courtney Dauwalter a legend.