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==Early life==

Dauwalter was raised in [[Hopkins, Minnesota]] and competed in track, cross-country, and Nordic skiing in high school. She was a four-time Minnesota state champion in [[Nordic skiing]] during her high school career.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.irunfar.com/2019/01/courting-success-an-interview-with-courtney-dauwalter.html|title=Courting Success: An Interview with Courtney Dauwalter|date=17 January 2019}}</ref> She attended the [[University of Denver]] on a cross-country skiing scholarship studying biology,<ref name="nytimes">{{Cite news|date=2018-12-05|title=The Woman Who Outruns the Men, 200 Miles at a Time|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/05/sports/courtney-dauwalter-200-mile-race.html|access-date=2022-01-17|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> and then earned a master's degree in teaching from the [[University of Mississippi]] in 2010 while participating in the [[Mississippi Teacher Corps]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mtc.olemiss.edu/mtc-in-the-news/2017/9/1/sample-post-1|title=Education Edge Magazine features MTC Alumnus, Courtney Dauwalter '08}}</ref>

She workedtaught asfor several years, following in her mother's footsteps who was also a teacher, teaching biology, chemistry, and physical sciences for middle and high-school teacherschoolers in the [[Denver]] area, before becoming a full-time professional runner in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Courtney Dauwalter, queen of Ultra Running |url=https://thepilloutdoor.com/feature/courtney-dauwalter-queen-of-ultra-running/?lang=en |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=The Pill Outdoor Journal |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="nytimes" />

==Personal Life==

Dauwalter lives and trains above 10,000 ft in [[Leadville, Colorado]]. She is married to Kevin Schmidt, who supports here in ultrarunning events.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-14 |title=Who Is Courtney Dauwalter? Meet The Woman Who Crushes Ultras |url=https://marathonhandbook.com/who-is-courtney-dauwalter/ |access-date=2024-07-05 |language=en-US}}</ref> She does not have any children or pets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-14 |title=Who Is Courtney Dauwalter? Meet The Woman Who Crushes Ultras |url=https://marathonhandbook.com/who-is-courtney-dauwalter/ |access-date=2024-07-05 |language=en-US}}</ref>

She is known for her positive attitude and sense of humor during races, following a relaxed approach to [[nutrition]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-14 |title=Who Is Courtney Dauwalter? Meet The Woman Who Crushes Ultras |url=https://marathonhandbook.com/who-is-courtney-dauwalter/ |access-date=2024-07-05 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-14 |title=Who Is Courtney Dauwalter? Meet The Woman Who Crushes Ultras |url=https://marathonhandbook.com/who-is-courtney-dauwalter/ |access-date=2024-07-05 |language=en-US}}</ref> Dauwalter is well known for wearing baggy long shorts for comfort, including during her racing. She is also known for embracing the "Pain Cave," the mental space she refers to when entering the most challenging parts of a race.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Debutify |date=2022-10-14 |title=Inside the Mindset - 4 Things we can Learn from Courtney Dauwalter |url=https://themindsetverse.com/blogs/the-mindsetverse/inside-the-mindset-4-things-we-can-learn-from-courtney-dauwalter |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=Mindsetverse |language=en}}</ref> She has said she has reframed the "Pain Cave" as a place she wants to reach because it signifies where real work and growth happen.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fader |first=Mirin |date=2022-08-30 |title=Inside the Pain Cave With Courtney Dauwalter, the GOAT of Ultrarunning |url=https://www.theringer.com/sports/2022/8/30/23323367/courtney-dauwalter-ultra-running-marathon |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=The Ringer |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Debutify |date=2022-10-14 |title=Inside the Mindset - 4 Things we can Learn from Courtney Dauwalter |url=https://themindsetverse.com/blogs/the-mindsetverse/inside-the-mindset-4-things-we-can-learn-from-courtney-dauwalter |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=Mindsetverse |language=en}}</ref>

Dauwalter's mother Tracy also has become involved in [[Ultramarathon|ultrarunning]], the two running [[Javelina Jundred|Javalina Jundred]] 100km race in Fountain Hill, Arizona in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tilton |first=Morgan |date=2023-11-21 |title=Courtney Dauwalter and Her Mom Are Tackling Ultras Together Now |url=https://www.trailrunnermag.com/people/courtney-dauwalter-mom-ultras/ |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=Trail Runner Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Trailrunning ==

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In 2024, Dauwalter continued her winning streak by securing first place at the [[Ultra-Trail Mt. Fuji]] in [[Fujiyoshida|Fujiyoshida, Japan]], completing the 165.4 km race in 19:21:22 and finishing 3rd overall.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Turner |first=Jonathan |date=2024-04-26 |title=Mt. Fuji 100 2024 results: Courtney Dauwalter crushes women's race and is third overall |url=https://run247.com/running-news/trail/mt-fuji-100-2024-results-report-courtney-dauwalter |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=RUN247 |language=en-GB}}</ref> She also won the [[Transgrancanaria]] in the [[Canary Islands|Canary Islands, Spain]], finishing the 126 km race in 15:14:54.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Courtney Dauwalter and Raul Butaci win The North Face Transgrancanaria Classic {{!}} TRANSGRANCANARIA - WEB OFICIAL |url=https://transgrancanaria.net/en/courtney-dauwalter-and-raul-butaci-win-the-north-face-transgrancanaria-classic/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== "Shortney" Shorts ===

'''Dauwalter''' is famous for her distinctivly long, "baggy" shorts, which she frequently wears during ultrarunning competitions. These shorts were dubbed "Shortney" shorts by [[Salomon Group|Salomon]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pineda |first=Leonard |date=2023-06-06 |title=‘Shortney’ Running Shorts Worn By Courtney Dauwalter Now Available At Salomon |url=https://backpackers.com/blog/shortney-running-shorts-worn-by-courtney-dauwalter-now-available-at-salomon/ |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=Backpackers.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

==== Public Release ====

In May 2023, Salomon launched the "Shortney" [[Capsule wardrobe|capsule collection]]. The collection includes oversized technical [[Trail running|trail]] shorts and a T-shirt.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-10 |title=You Can Now Buy Courtney Dauwalter’s Signature Long Shorts: "The Shortney" |url=https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a43853179/courtney-dauwalter-salomon-shortney/ |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=Runner's World |language=en-US}}</ref> The shorts have been described as making runners feel "rebellious" against the trend of shrinking women's running shorts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-14 |title=Why Are Women's Running Shorts So Short? |url=https://lyftlyfeapparel.com/blogs/news/why-are-womens-running-shorts-so-short |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=LYFTLYFE APPAREL |language=en}}</ref>

=== Awards and recognition ===