Jake Richards Takes 1st In 100-Mile Ultramarathon

July 25, 2025

Blog Jake Richards Takes 1st In 100-Mile Ultramarathon

We’re proud to spotlight an extraordinary achievement by Jake Richards, a business development specialist at our Gig Harbor location!

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Recently, Jake won first place in the Devil’s Gulch 100—a grueling ultramarathon held in Wenatchee, Washington. From July 12th to July 13th, he traveled 103 miles and battled over 20,000 feet of vertical elevation, conditions that push even the most seasoned endurance athletes to their limits.

Jake completed the race in an incredible 25 hours and 38 minutes without a single moment of sleep. Through the night, he was supported by a dedicated crew composed of his brother, close friends, and fellow Leavitt Group Northwest team member Nick Giacolone, who paced him through a critical section of the course. Their encouragement and teamwork helped Jake push through the darkest hours (literally) and finish strong.

Jake’s performance is a powerful reflection of the resilience, focus, and determination he brings to every challenge, on and off the trail. In his role as a business development specialist, he applies that same energy to helping clients and partners grow through strategic, relationship-driven solutions.

Please join us in congratulating Jake on this phenomenal accomplishment. We’re incredibly proud—and grateful—to have him as part of the Leavitt Group Northwest family.