Jared Buchanan, born on 6 January 1990, is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, ultra-marathoner and mental health advocate. After losing his father, Officer Paul Buchanan, to suicide in 2013, he turned to long-distance running to heal and to raise awareness about mental health, especially among veterans and first responders. His runs range from half marathons to ultramarathons and include the Badwater 135 in 2023, finished in 40 hours 15 minutes, the Cocodona 250 in 2022 and 2023, the Moab 240, Badwater Cape Fear in 2024 and the Arizona Monster 300 in 2025. He earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology in 2022 and a master's degree in Clinical mental health counseling in 2025.
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born January 6, 1990
Plays: Ultramarathon, Lead
is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, ultra-marathoner, and mental health advocate
Competed In: Badwater Ultramarathon, Professional career, Badwater 135
Badwater 135 (2023, finished in 40h 15m)
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