Adam Dalton
QT: 2:18:55
Residence: Tucson, AZ
Hometown: Mason City, IA
College: Grinnell College
Age on Race Day: 26
Affiliation: Lucas Tyler Track Club
Qualifying Race: Grandma's Marathon 2018
Marathon Best: 2:18:55
Social Handles: Instagram - @Runindamc
Favorite inspirational quote: "I play real sports. I'm not trying to be the best at exercising." - Kenny Powers
Favorite vacation spot: New Zealand
Favorite book: 2666 by Roberto Bolaño
Of Note:
- Dark Sky Places Program Manager, International Dark-Sky Association
- Finished 1-2-3 with Grinnell teammates in the indoor 5000m and outdoor 5000m and 10,000m at 2014 Midwest Conference Track Championships
- Ran back-to-back half marathon PRs in his OTQ race
- Considers #1 accomplishment "going from a deeply unconfident, depressed and closeted kid from a small town in Iowa to an adult who is comfortable, confident, self-assured.
