Why run with Missing Link?
Push past your limits
Whether your goal is a 5K, an ultramarathon, or bouncing back from a 100 mile DNF, we'll help you build the strength and confidence to go farther than you thought possible.
It's more fun to suffer with friends
Type 2 fun feels better with company. Our crew celebrates breakthroughs, swaps trail stories, and is always ready to share the next adventure.
Dirt makes everything better
Sure, you can stay on pavement—but the best views usually require a little mud, some roots, and whatever else Mother Nature throws our way.
Running with Missing Link has helped me rediscover running after years of the same routine. I'm always learning new things and setting new goals. It's so fun to hang out with people who love running as much as I do.
- Lisa
I thought ultras were crazy, until I was surrounded by a group who ran them. Now I've run several with Bitner's encouragement, including my first 100k at Afton State Park (when all races were canceled in 2020).
- Michelle
Missing Link is the highlight of my week. I moved to Minnesota and knew nobody, and in less than a year, had a gaggle of friends who convinced me to make the same bad decisions they do and a coach to help me figure out how. They showed me I could run ultramarathons, cheered for me at the finish line, paced me, and even cared for me after knee surgery! 10/10 would recommend.
- Whitney