Nicole Bitter

Bio

Nicole Bitter is an accomplished ultramarathon runner based in Austin, Texas. She began her running career in 7th grade after being redirected from basketball to cross country, eventually competing at Northwestern University where she qualified for NCAA Championships. After discovering trail running during law school at Baylor University, Nicole joined the Dallas White Rock Running Co-op and quickly rose to elite status in ultrarunning. In 2015, Nicole set the North American 100-mile trail record at Rocky Raccoon. Her extensive ultrarunning resume includes three top 10 finishes at the Western States 100, wins at Black Canyon 100km and Javelina 100, and a third-place finish at the 2025 Javelina 100—one of the most competitive 100-mile fields in U.S. history. Nicole currently trains with Rogue Running in Austin and runs for Altra as a sponsored athlete. She continues to compete at the highest levels of the sport while maintaining her focus on community and the joy of running.