Kris King is an endurance athlete, global race director, and coach with a passion for pushing the limits of human performance. As the Race Director for Beyond the Ultimate, he designs and delivers some of the world’s most extreme ultra-marathons, taking runners to the Arctic, the Amazon, the desert, and the mountains in pursuit of the ultimate challenge.
With 20 years of experience coaching and preparing athletes for world-first expeditions and record-breaking attempts, Kris has played a key role in helping individuals achieve the extraordinary. His expertise spans not only race strategy and endurance training but also the physical and mental resilience required to succeed in the harshest environments on Earth. His work takes him to remote and wild places, where he collaborates with local communities, indigenous groups, and conservation organisations to ensure that adventure racing has a lasting, positive impact. Most recently, he has been spearheading initiatives in the Peruvian Amazon, working to build sustainable partnerships between ultra-runners and the communities that host them.
Beyond racing, Kris is the founder of RangerLife Africa, a pioneering initiative that funds life insurance policies for rangers protecting the world’s most vulnerable ecosystems. His work in conservation ensures that those on the front lines of environmental protection have the security and support they deserve.
At Love Trails, Kris will share his experiences from the world’s toughest races, the lessons he’s learned from coaching elite adventurers, and the impact of endurance sports beyond the finish line. Expect stories of resilience, adventure, and the power of running to create meaningful change.