Dean Karnazes

Dean Karnazes

Keynote Speaker: The “Ultramarathon Man”, Ran 3,000 Miles Across the Country with Live! with Regis and Kelly’s “Run Across America” in 2011

Dean Karnazes Biography

Dean Karnazes, an acclaimed endurance athlete and NY Times bestselling author, has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits. Among his many accomplishments, he has run 50 marathons in all 50 US states in 50 consecutive days, ran 350 continuous miles in 80 hours and 44 minutes without sleep in 2005, and completed a marathon to the South Pole in negative 40 degrees without snowshoes in 2002. On ten separate occasions, he’s run a 200-mile relay race solo, racing alongside teams of twelve. His long list of competitive achievements includes winning the Badwater Ultramarathon in 2004 and the Vermont Trail 100 Mile Endurance Run in 2006. He was also the overall winner of the 4 Deserts Race Series in 2008. He has raced and competed on all seven continents of the planet, twice over.

Karnazes is an ESPN ESPY winner, a 3-time recipient of the Competitor magazine Endurance Athlete of the Year award, and the winner of the British Sports Book Award. He has served as a US Athlete Ambassador and was a part of the American Ultrarunning Team in the World Championships in 2005 and 2008. He’s twice carried the Olympic Torch and, in 2019, received the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition Lifetime Achievement Award.

Apart from his running achievements, Karnazes also authored books such as "Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner" and "The Road to Sparta: Reliving the Ancient Battle and Epic Run that Inspired the World's Greatest Footrace." He was featured in the documentary Ultramarathon Man: 50 Marathons, 50 States, 50 Days and has been a guest on the "Regis and Kelly" show. His incredible adventures have been featured on "The Today Show," "60 Minutes," "The Late Show with David Letterman," "CBS News," "CNN," "ESPN," "The Howard Stern Show," NPR’s "Morning Edition," "Late Night with Conan O’Brien," the BBC, and many others.

Despite his many accomplishments, awards, and distinctions, he remains most proud of his ongoing contributions of time and funding to programs aimed at getting children and youth outdoors and active. He has raised millions of dollars for charity and was awarded the prestigious Community Leadership Award by the President’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports.

Beyond being a celebrated endurance athlete, philanthropist, and bestselling author, Karnazes is an accomplished businessman with a notable professional career working for several Fortune 500 companies and startups alike. A graduate of the USF McLaren School of Business & Management, he is uniquely able to demonstrate how the lessons learned from athletics can be applied to business, and he is able to convey, with authenticity, the many insights he has gleaned along the way as a record-setting athlete and professional businessman.

As the founder and president of Energy Well Natural Foods (now called Good Health Natural Foods), owner of a Frozen-Yogurt shop called U-Top It! and a regular columnist for Men's Health, Karnazes continues to push limits in business as well. His dynamic, engaging, and rousing presentations focus on going beyond perceived limitations to be the best that you can be. He talks about unlocking an inner strength to achieve extraordinary results. His real-life examples explore the topics of dealing with adversity, overcoming obstacles, setting and reaching lofty goals, the importance of teamwork, even in solo endeavors, and excelling in a competitive and often confusing world.

Karnazes delivers his message with the insight and candor that only an individual who has lived through such experiences can. Karnazes’ stories of endurance and perseverance are often comical, sometimes tear-jerking, and always thought-provoking and entertaining. His roster of clients includes Nike, Google, Sony, PepsiCo, Wells Fargo, Apple Computer, Merck, Toyota, Starbucks, Accenture, Stanford University, Yale, JP Morgan Chase, Amazon, Facebook, and a host of others.

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Dean Karnazes Speaking Topics

The Essential Ingredients for High-Achievement and Prevailing Against Staggering Odds

Overcoming Obstacles

Essential Ingredients of Success

Setting and Reaching Lofty Goals

Dean Karnazes Videos

From Corporate Job to 100-Mile Runs at 60 - Dean Karnazes
Ultramarathon Runner Encounters Coyote near Golden Gate Bridge
Ep. 154: Ultra Marathoner Dean Karnazes On How To Beat Your Mind

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What topics does Dean Karnazes speak about?

Dean Karnazes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Adventure, Health, Personal Growth, Running, Olympic Athlete, Men's Health, Women's Health, Sports Motivation, Business, Motivational, Athlete, Healthcare, TED, Storytelling, Overcoming Adversity, Work-Life Balance, Stress Management, College, Sports, Obesity Awareness Month, Lifestyle, Fitness, Nutrition and Mental Health.

Where does Dean Karnazes travel from?

Dean Karnazes generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Dean Karnazes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Adventure Speakers and Health. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dean Karnazes for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Dean Karnazes generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rudy Ruettiger, Rocky Bleier and Eric Boles. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dean Karnazes for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 14/05/2024.

Dean Karnazes Speaking Topics

  • The Essential Ingredients for High-Achievement and Prevailing Against Staggering Odds

  • Overcoming Obstacles

  • Essential Ingredients of Success

  • Setting and Reaching Lofty Goals

Dean Karnazes Videos

From Corporate Job to 100-Mile Runs at 60 - Dean Karnazes
Ultramarathon Runner Encounters Coyote near Golden Gate Bridge
Ep. 154: Ultra Marathoner Dean Karnazes On How To Beat Your Mind
Dean Karnazes, the ULTRAmarathon Man | Human Limits - YouTube
  • How do I book Dean Karnazes to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dean Karnazes for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dean Karnazes, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dean Karnazes or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dean Karnazes for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dean Karnazes, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dean Karnazes are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dean Karnazes, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dean Karnazes speak about?

  • Where does Dean Karnazes travel from?

    Dean Karnazes generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dean Karnazes?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dean Karnazes for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dean Karnazes for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dean Karnazes or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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