Brian Morrison recounts dramatic Western States finish-line collapse
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 4:52 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Seattle’s Brian Morrison reflects on his famous collapse during the 2006 Western States Endurance Run in his new memoir, "Given to Fly." Leading the race until just 250 meters from the finish, Morrison's body failed, resulting in a dramatic fall. Despite the setback, he returned a decade later to complete the race. The memoir, released recently, captures his journey of perseverance and belief, highlighting not only his racing experiences but also his connection to music and Seattle’s culture. Morrison has attended 43 Pearl Jam concerts and features stories about the band's influence throughout his writing.
- •Morrison collapsed 250 meters from the 2006 Western States finish.
- •His memoir chronicles his initial failure and eventual success in ultrarunning.
- •He was mentored by seven-time champion Scott Jurek prior to the race.
- •The race took place during extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 100 degrees.
- •Morrison's book includes a strong connection to music, particularly Pearl Jam.
- 4:52 PMYahoo Sports — Seattle’s Brian Morrison tells the story behind his famous Western States finish-line collapse
"Twenty years after one of the most dramatic collapses in ultrarunning history, Seattle’s Brian Morrison has finally put his story on the page.
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