Wes Plate

Ultrarunner, content creator (Mid-Pack Elite), and race director of the Copper Kings 100 known for completing many ultra events including Cocodona 250 and the Arizona Monster 300 → Cocodona double, and for sharing recovery and sobriety-focused personal journey.

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Dec 30, 2025 • 1h 9min

From Addiction to 200 Milers: Wes Plate on Sobriety, Running Obsession, and Becoming a Mid-Pack Legend

Wes Plate, an accomplished ultrarunner and race director, shares his inspiring journey from alcohol addiction to becoming a beloved figure in the running community. He discusses how running replaced his unhealthy coping mechanisms and transformed his life. Wes emphasizes the lessons ultrarunning teaches about resilience and mindset. He reflects on the profound impact of events like Cocodona on his self-identity and the importance of community among mid-pack runners. With a blend of ambition and humility, he reveals plans for future races and endeavors.

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