Finishing Run For Currahee at the Eagle’s Nest. August 2015. PC: Phoebe Reedman.
On August 8, 2015, Kathryn Lindquist became the first person in history to trace the route the 101st Airborne Division and US troops took during World War II. Run For Currahee took her 850 miles from Normandy, France to the Eagle’s Nest in Berchtesgaden, Germany.
She followed up her adventure by returning to France for a record-setting D-Day 100 Mile Honor Run from June 5 – 6, 2016, running solo from Pegasus Ridge to Utah Beach, in less than 24 hours.
She is an accomplished mountain and adventure runner based on the Western Slope of Colorado, currently training for the Leadville 100 and ultra distance events in the state.
Lindquist plans to use her success through Run For Currahee and other events to inspire others to be active in the outdoors and honor our veterans in everyday life.
She was sponsored throughout Run For Currahee by Skratch Labs, Ultimate Direction and locally by Oiselle. Her endeavors and mission to inspire women to be active outdoors led to her being selected as an official SisuGirls Champion. In 2016 she has been supported by Altra Running and Skratch Labs, once again, with the addition of Stoked Roasters coffeehouse and roastery.
With 101st Airborne Veteran Vincent Speranza in Normandy, France. June 2016. PC: Eddy Bertels.
Active in the military community, Lindquist enjoys guest speaking at various community events. In October 2015, she was the keynote speaker at the Currahee Military Weekend in Toccoa, Ga, where she spoke about her experiences during Run For Currahee. She has also been recognized by various government organizations including the 101st Airborne Division for her efforts to preserve the stories of our WWII veterans.
If interested in contacting Lindquist with inquiries for potential sponsorships or speaking arrangements, she can be reached through this website.
Results:
September 10, 2016 – Weymouth Woods 50K, Southern Pines, NC – 1st Place Female, 6th Place Overall, *Course Record*
June 5 – 6, 2016 – D-Day 100 Mile Honor Run, Normandy, France – Fastest Known Time (FKT) – 22:01:35
December 19, 2015 – Lookout Mountain 50 Miler Regional Championship – 1st Place Regional Champion Female, 13th Place Overall
November 14, 2015 – Old Glory 50K – 4th Place Overall
October 3, 2015 – Currahee Challenge Mountain Race – 1st Place Overall Female, 8th Place Overall *Course Record*
August 8, 2015 – Ascent of Kehlstein Mountain – Fastest Known Time (FKT)
June 6-August 8, 2015 – Run For Currahee – Route Record Setter, Only Known Time
Upcoming Events:
August 19, 2023 – Leadville 100, Leadville, Colorado.
Public Events:
October 2-4, 2015 – Currahee Military Weekend, Toccoa, Ga – Keynote Speaker
June 1 – 7, 2016 – 72nd Anniversary of D-Day, Normandy, France
September 30 – October 2, 2016 – Currahee Military Weekend, Toccoa, Ga
June 1 – 7, 2017 – 73rd Anniversary of D-Day, Normandy, France
October 2017 – Commemoration of Run For Currahee and dedication to Veterans, Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
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How do I donate to support? Father in law jumped at D-Day w/ 507th PIR. Carried Will Maybach grandad in parade a few years back so have supported and am willing to support.
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Thank you so much Jim! Any bit can help us get this off the ground. Thanks to your Father In Law and Grandad for their service. Please visit http://www.runforcurrahee.com/donate and click “Donate”. All money will go to Camp Toccoa and be used to help our project! If interested please shoot me an email at runforcurrahee@gmail.com, as well.
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Thanks Kathryn for your efforts to raise money for Camp Toccoa! My father was one of those heroes. I will definitely donate to support your effort and spread the word to others to do so. I wish I was 40 years younger – – I would run with you! Curahee!
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Thank you for your support Michael! I wish you could run with me as well! Please contact me via email at runforcurrahee@gmail.com so we can stay in touch. I would love to hear more about your father. One of our goals is to record some of the stories about WWII veterans and would love to include his. – Kathryn
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It was a real honor to present you that frame at the Bastogne Barracks. Hope you will remember your stay here, in Belgium.
“Rony” from Bastogne Barracks.
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Thank you so much Rony! It was a very special experience for me. I will never forget it.
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Kathryn,
Great Job… I am cheering you on every morning when I have my Tall Americano at the Holly Springs Harris Teeter/Starbucks.
I will be making a donation. My father was 82nd Airborne and jumped behind enemy lines during the invasion and was at the Battle of the Bulge as well as at others.
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It was awesome meeting you! Great job! Thank you! I’m sure I’ll see you around again at least I sure hope so! I’m sure am glad that I asked you who you are carrying the flag for when you were coming up the mountain to the Eagles Nest! I’m glad I could finish your journey with you! It’s a once in a lifetime adventure! Again take care
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