Meet Team Run Bum
Sean "Run Bum" Blanton
Owner and Race Director
Sean is the "Run Bum" himself who founded Run Bum Races back in 2011. The Georgia Death Race was the first race he ever directed!! In the last 16 years, he has run over 300 ultra marathons, is a USFS certified chain sawyer, Florida Trail member and volunteer trail maintainer for the Florida Trail Association and National Forest Service. Sean is also the former fastest record holder for the 1,111 mile Florida National Scenic Trail.
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Sean has a passion for community building, trail stewardship, and of course running.
After playing soccer his whole life, he ran his first ever road race when he was 18 years old to prove that he could run. It was the Peachtree 10k! After that, he quickly took on the challenge to compete in more races and eventually found trail running, then ultramarathons. Before Run Bum was hosting trail running events, Sean was hosting running tours all around the world to take people to beautiful places!
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"I started Run Bum Races because I wanted to show off all the beautiful places I run around the South. I got tired of folks telling me the South didn’t have real mountains or real beauty. I have now gotten into the trail building and trail maintenance side of things. I love clearing the trails for our races and for people to enjoy. I love racing and being competitive (for me). While I don’t think everyone’s goal should be to run 100 miles or maybe even an ultra but it should be to push themselves and every now and then to do something they don’t know if they can do. Trail running changed my life and I want to share that with others.”
Deanna Doane
Race Director
Deanna is the second half to Run Bum and a passionate trail runner. She is a native Floridian from Jacksonville Beach and loves being in the water as much as on land. She has her own catering business called "Sweet D's Kitchen" where she cooks plant based meals, including delicious vegan chili for many Run Bum finish lines!! She is also a USFS certified chain sawyer and volunteer trail maintainer for the Florida Trail Association and forest service. In February 2025 Deanna also has set the overall fastest known time on the 1,111 mile Florida National Scenic Trail.
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"I first started running when I was in high school. I joined the cross country team and quickly grew a love for the sport. It became my meditation and how I clear my mind. I continued to run for a few years after that to stay in shape, then eventually discovered the world of trail running and ultras. In 2020 I ran my first 50k then fell down the rabbit hole. As they say, ' the rest is history.' Since then, I have run many races from 50k's all the way to 100 milers.
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In 2021 I discovered Run Bum Races. After a year of running the races and volunteering, eventually it all aligned for me to officially join the team. It has been the best and most impactful change in my life. Directing these races is what I truly LOVE to do and aligns with all of my passions and life purposes. I feel so connected to every runner and every volunteer that I get to meet. Run Bum truly is my family and my home.
