Pam Reed
American ultra marathon runner
About Pam Reed
Born 1961. Pam Reed is an American ultramarathon runner.
Pamela J. Reed (born February 27, 1961, in Palmer, Michigan, United States) is an American ultrarunner who resides in Tucson, Arizona and Jackson, Wyoming.
In 2009, she set a 6-day American road record of 788.579 km, but the performance was not ratified.
In 2021, she completed her 100th 100-miler.
In 2023, she finished Western States Endurance Run, Badwater Ultramarathon, and Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run in under a month.
Honors In 2003, United States of America Track and Field named Reed as the Women’s Masters Ultrarunner of the year.
In 2017, Reed was inducted into the Pima County Sports Hall of Fame.
In 2019, she was inducted into the Arizona Runner’s Hall of Fame.
In 2022, she was inducted into the American Ultrarunning Hall of Fame.
Writing Reed is the author of the book The Extra Mile: One Woman's Personal Journey to Ultra-Running Greatness, published by Rodale, Inc. in 2006 .
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Who is Pam Reed?
American ultra marathon runner
When was Pam Reed born?
Pam Reed was born on 27 February 1961 in Palmer.
What is Pam Reed's occupation?
Pam Reed is an ultramarathon runner.
What nationality is Pam Reed?
Pam Reed is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pam Reed. https://biography.guide/pam-reed/
MLA: "Pam Reed." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pam-reed/.
Chicago: "Pam Reed." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pam-reed/.
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