Zachary Ornelas
QT: 2:17:24
Residence: Plymouth, MI
Hometown: Plymouth, MI
College: University of Michigan
Age on Race Day: 28
Affiliation: Run Detroit/ Tracksmith
Qualifying Race: California International Marathon 2018
Marathon Best: 2:17:24
Social Handles: Instagram - @zachornelas Twitter - @mroruns
Favorite inspirational quote: "We can lay it on the line, bust a gut, show them a clean pair of heels. We can sprint the turn on a spring breeze and feel the winter leave our feet! We can, by God, let our demons loose and just wail on!" - John L. Parker Jr.
Favorite post-race indulgence: Cold Beer
Favorite vacation spot: Capetown, South Africa
Of Note:
- High School English Teacher at Divine Child High School
- Coaches high school cross country and track
- Has won two 50K U.S. Road Championships and one 50-Mile road USATF Championship; has represented Team USA in Trail World Championships and World Mountain Running Championships
- Finished ninth in 2019 Two Oceans (56K) Marathon in South Africa; highest-placing American male ever
