ULTRARACE CREW
Adam Hettel giving a thumbs-up while running along a shoreline path at his last backyard ultra
Adam Hettel · Backyard Ultra

ADAM HETTEL · OHIO & BEYOND

ULTRA
RACE CREWYou run.
I help handle the rest.

Race-day support, pacing & crew for ultra runners.
Someone in your corner, from the first mile to the last.

Let's plan your race No crewing fee. Just travel & food. BUILT FOR THE LONG RUN
Based in OhioUltra runnerBackyard Ultra experiencePacing when permitted

01 / IN YOUR CORNER

Focus on the miles.
Leave the details to me.

An ultra asks a lot of you—physically and mentally. From a ready bottle to the right words, I'll help you stay focused on your race.

Crew & pacing

Dedicated race-day support and pacing when your race permits it.

Fueling & hydration

Nutrition prepared, fluids ready, and your fueling plan on track.

Gear & drop bags

Organized gear, shoe and clothing changes, cooling, and recovery support.

Race-day logistics

Aid-station coordination, course planning, and support for your race strategy.

Mental support

A calm presence and positive encouragement through the toughest miles.

Capture the journey

Optional race-day content, behind-the-scenes footage, and short-form videos.

02 / THE RACES

BYU & regular
ultras.

The formats ask for different things. I'll learn your race, your plan, and the course before you arrive—then work the details around it.

BYU

BACKYARD ULTRAS

One-hour loops, one mile at a time, until one runner is left. The race doesn't finish—you just have to be ready for the next loop.

  • Loop timing you never have to think about
  • A bottle, food, and shoes waiting at the line
  • Gear reset and changed between every loop
  • A clear head when loop 20 feels like loop 2

REG

REGULAR ULTRAS

50K, 50-miler, 100K, 100 miles—and anything longer, including 200-milers and multi-day races—point-to-point, out-and-back, or multi-loop, with aid stations spread out ahead of you.

  • Aid-station timing and drop bags placed to your plan
  • Pacing where the race permits pacers
  • Fueling and hydration run on your schedule
  • Cooling, changes, and fixes handled before you ask

03 / ONE MORE YARD

Backyard Ultras.
Every loop matters.

Preparation. Consistency. Recovery. I understand the rhythm of a Backyard Ultra—and how small details make a big difference when the hours stack up.

  • Stay on schedule between loops
  • Keep fueling and hydration consistent
  • Have your gear ready when you need it
  • Recover efficiently between yards
  • Stay focused and make smart decisions

Clean and stress free basecamp

The crew basecamp tent at a backyard ultra, an Ohio flag hanging inside with a stocked supply table, coolers, and chairs ready between loops
The tent, stocked and ready between loops
A quick walk through — everything in its place

04 / HOW IT WORKS

From first email
to finish line.

Every race has its own rhythm. Together, we'll build a plan around your course, your fueling, and your goals—then put it into action on race day.

50K to 100 miles and beyond—point-to-point, out-and-back, or multi-loop, with aid stations spread out ahead of you.

01

Reach out

Send an email with your race, the date, and the distance. I'll reply with my availability and the details we need to plan.

02

We plan

We map your aid stations and drop bags to your plan, set your fueling and hydration schedule, and agree where I'll meet you on course.

03

On course

You run. I work the aid stations—bottles mixed, gear ready, cooling and fixes handled before you ask.

05 / YOUR CREW

Hey, I'm Adam.

RUNNER. COACH. CREW. CREATOR.
Two runners wearing hydration vests standing beside a camper van
Adam Hettel resting in a reclined chair in the crew tent between loops at a backyard ultra, a towel over his face and an Ohio flag hanging overhead
Mid-race recovery — the crew tent, between loops

I'm Adam Hettel, an ultra runner, endurance athlete, and content creator based in Ohio. I know how demanding an ultra can be—not just physically, but mentally.

I wrestled and played football, and I'm in my sixth year of fitness coaching. That background taught me the mental side of hard endeavors—how to stay with it when the body wants out, and how to keep a clear head late in the day.

For races that allow pacers, I can help you maintain your pace, move through a difficult section, or keep pushing late in the race. I'll work around your strategy and goals, not force you into someone else's plan.

As a TikTok creator, I can also capture your ultra journey with race-day footage and behind-the-scenes moments. More than someone at an aid station—someone who understands the sport and the community.

06 / PRICING

Free to crew.
Fully in your corner.

I want to help high-level dreamers become achievers.That's why I'm not charging anything.

Just cover my flight to the venue and food while I'm there—or we can rideshare for free.

“I am there completely for you.”— Adam Hettel

Talk travel & race plans
CREWING FEEFree

Your race-day crew. No service charge.

Flights to the venue

You cover my plane travel to the race.

Rideshare instead

We can ride together for free.

Food while I'm there

You cover my food during the stay.

YOUR RACE. YOUR GOAL. YOUR PLAN.

Let's get you to
the finish line.

Your first 50K. A new PR. 100 miles—and anything longer, including 200-milers and multi-day races. One more yard.
Let's talk about your race and the support you need.

Now booking 2027 races

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