Buzz Burrell
American ultra runner
About Buzz Burrell
Born 1951. Buzz Burrell is an American.
Buzz Burrell (born October 31, 1951) is an American ultrarunner, outdoor athlete, and businessman. He personally set a wide array of fastest times and first attempts at routes such as the Colorado Trail and John Muir Trail. In addition to trail running as a USATF Masters Trail Champion, he has set speed records in other outdoor sports such as climbing routes in the Flatirons.
Professionally, Burrell has managed the La Sportiva mountain running team, owned an organic farm, and was a brand director for outdoor clothing and equipment retailer Ultimate Direction. Burrell is the host of The Buzz podcast sponsored by UltraSignup.
Burrell was inducted into the inaugural TrailCon Hall of Fame in June, 2025.
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Who is Buzz Burrell?
American ultra runner
When was Buzz Burrell born?
Buzz Burrell was born on 1 October 1951 in Michigan.
What nationality is Buzz Burrell?
Buzz Burrell is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Buzz Burrell. https://biography.guide/buzz-burrell/
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