Annie Frisbie

Annie Frisbie is an accomplished American long-distance runner and coach, known for her achievements in marathons and road races. Born on December 31, 1996, in River Falls, Wisconsin, she began her running career at River Falls High School, where she won the 2014 Wisconsin Division 1 State Cross Country Championship. She continued her athletic journey at Iowa State University, earning All-American honors in cross country in 2018 and competing in NCAA championships. Turning professional in 2019, Frisbie joined Minnesota Distance Elite and secured sponsorship from Puma. Her marathon debut at the 2021 New York City Marathon was remarkable, finishing 7th with a time of 2:26:18—the fourth-fastest debut by an American woman at that time. She has since competed in major marathons, including Berlin and Boston, and placed 10th at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. Frisbie has also excelled in shorter distances, winning the 2024 Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon with a course record of 1:07:33. Beyond competing, she offers online coaching through Team RunRun, emphasizing consistency and holistic athlete development. Residing in Edina, Minnesota, with her partner Dhru and their two dogs, Frisbie continues to inspire both as an elite athlete and dedicated coach.