Chris Roberts

About

Chris Roberts is an American ultrarunner and writer better known under his social media and blog handle "The Lazy Ultrarunner" — a characteristically self-deprecating brand built around race reports, essays, and frank commentary on the 100-mile trail racing circuit that has made him one of the sport's most respected community voices. He relocated from Washington, DC to St. Louis, Missouri around 2019, a move that drew him into the competitive Midwest ultra scene and ultimately led to his race victory at the 2025 Ozark Trail 100 Mile — a challenging 100-mile race through the Ozark Highlands of Missouri. Before that win, his résumé had been built on a series of strong performances across the East and Midwest's most demanding 100-milers: 2nd place at Grindstone 100 in 2019, competitive finishes at Hellgate 100, Old Dominion 100, and Hellbender 100, and a runner-up result at Big's Backyard Ultra. His writing on lazyultrarunner.com and appearances on the Adventure Jogger podcast have amplified his role as a thoughtful, honest voice within the ultrarunning community — a counterweight to the highly curated social media presence of professional athletes.

Notable Wins

• — Ozark Trail 100 Mile men's winner 2025
• — Grindstone 100 2nd 2019
• — Big's Backyard Ultra 2nd

Race History