Nathan “Nate” Kornely is a 22-year-old from Anaheim Hills, California, who never imagined he'd become an ultrarunner. As a college football player, running was always a punishment—not something he would ever choose to do for fun. Everything changed when his name was randomly selected in a drawing to compete in the BPN Go One More 50-Mile race in Austin, Texas. What started as an unexpected challenge quickly turned into a passion, a new purpose, and a completely different way of looking at life.

Now, Nate is training to run 100 miles on September 11, 2026, to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer's and dementia. He's running in honor of his great-grandma Joan and grandma Jane, who have both been diagnosed with these devastating diseases. Every mile represents his commitment to fighting for families facing the same journey and bringing hope through awareness and fundraising.

Along the way, Nate completed his first 50K trail race through the hills, finishing 14th overall out of more than 200 runners and 4th in his age group—proving that the guy who once dreaded running could accomplish things he never thought possible.

Nate started Stay Weird Co. to remind people that the best things in life happen when you stop trying to fit in and start embracing what makes you different. Whether you're chasing a huge goal, taking on a challenge that scares you, or simply refusing to settle for average, Stay Weird is about showing up as your authentic self and pushing beyond the limits others place on you. We all have a little weird in us—some more than others—and that's something to be celebrated. So embrace it, chase what excites you, and above all...

STAY WEIRD. NOT AVERAGE.