Overview
- Trackers and contemporaneous reports say Sanchez finished his crew-supported, northbound PCT run on Thursday, July 23, completing roughly 2,650 miles in about 45 days and breaking the previous men's supported mark.
- Published finish times vary slightly by outlet with GearJunkie and Teton Gravity reporting 45 days, 20 hours, 15 minutes and the San Francisco Chronicle reporting about 45 days, 15 hours, pending final review.
- Sanchez relied on a small crew led by his partner, Lucille Malgouyres, for resupplies, pacing and logistics that included navigating wildfire closures and route detours.
- He endured severe foot and ankle pain late in the attempt, spent one night in hospital for a foot infection, then returned to the trail and pushed high daily mileage to regain pace.
- The result will become official only after Sanchez submits GPS tracks, photos and logs to FastestKnownTime.com for verification, a process that can take days to weeks and will determine how his route compares to prior FKTs.