Jessa Hanson

Date of Birth

02/07/99

Age on Race Day

Current Residence

Flagstaff, AZ

Hometown

Spicer, MN

High School

Willmar Senior High School

Current Affiliation

PUMA / Verde Track Club

Profession

I am a full time pro runner but I do work on the side for fun as a gelatieri on the side for multiple small businesses in Flagstaff. I'm very lucky to work for such a fun and supportive company that supports my running! Shoutout to my Pizzicletta fam :)

Marathon PB

haven't run one yet!

Social Media

First Trials qualification

Yes

Number of attempts to qualify

College(s)

Northern Arizona University

Career Highlights

3rd place finisher in both the USATF 25K and 15K championships, 5th place finisher at the USATF Half Marathon championships, 3rd place overall in the USATF Road racing Circuit.

Family

SINK - Single Income, No Kids aka trying to live my best life as a 24 year old! I'm very lucky to have incredibly supportive and loving parents, Mike and Jodi, and my sister, Sam, who doubles as my best friend. My running career would be non existent without them and I am so grateful to have their constant support and encouragement through my running journey. It is a non conventional and unpredictable career but they have quickly learned to roll with the punches and understand this unique lifestyle I am fortunate enough to pursue.

Greatest Accomplishment

Earning a full ride scholarship to college and maintaining a 4.0 GPA through college with both a double major and a double minor. I'm also proud of fighting my way to a contract after college and allowing myself to fully commit to road running and chase that dream.

Interesting Story

I work on the side as an gelatieri for multiple small businesses in Flagstaff and love to cook and bake for myself and others. I bring baked goods to every long run for people to enjoy after!

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