Chase Bandolik

About

Ultrarunner, gym owner, trainer, and social media content creator known for his endurance-running content including sharing videos about ultramarathons, gym training, football-loss running challenges, Ironman training, and extreme running goals on TikTok with over 100,000 followers and on Instagram with over 40,000 followers.

Before fame

He played football for most of his life and played college football at Illinois Wesleyan University before becoming a runner. He went viral in 2025 after running 416.44 miles across Illinois in 10 days from Cairo, Illinois to Beloit, Wisconsin which he documented on TikTok and Instagram.

Trivia

He won the 2024 Perfect PR Backyard Ultra. He founded and has owned Chase Bandolik Training in Northbrook, Illinois. He has been featured by ABC7 Chicago, KWQC, Daily Herald, The News & Observer, and the On The Run podcast.

Family life

His girlfriend Rylee Ollearis served as his crew chief during his 2025 run across Illinois. He dedicated his run to his mother who raised him and four other children while working multiple jobs as a nurse.

Associated with

He has referenced David Goggins as being an influence on his endurance-running journey.