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Endurance Athlete, Bestselling Author & Keynote Speaker
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Endurance athlete, bestselling author, and keynote speaker, Sally McRae shows audiences how to build resilience, choose strength, and push through adversity

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Meet Sally McRae

Sally McRae, known worldwide as “Yellow Runner,” is a professional endurance athlete and keynote speaker recognized for her resilience and mental toughness. With podium finishes at some of the world’s most demanding races, she brings credibility and lived experience to every stage she steps onto.

Through honest storytelling, Sally shares the hardships that shaped her life and the mindset that helped her rise above them. Her message resonates across audiences as she teaches practical ways to navigate pain, stay disciplined, and choose strength in the moments that matter most.

Sally McRae is available to be booked for corporate and private events. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about Sally McRae’s fees.

Want to book Sally McRae for an event?

Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group at (215) 995-0905 to book Sally McRae for corporate or private events, keynote speeches, workshops, fireside chats, motivational speaking, or virtual appearances. Our agency will work directly with your organization and our keynote speakers to create an unforgettable event.

The Mollie Plotkin Group is the leading keynote speakers agency and entertainment bureau bringing excitement to audiences, clients, and employees. We represent subject-matter experts in every possible field. So whether we’re your partner in creating a memorable meeting or your meeting planner’s secret weapon in securing the perfect keynote speaker, we’re in this with you.

Biography

From Hardship to Strength

Sally McRae’s story begins with profound adversity. She grew up in an environment marked by abuse, and after losing her mother to cancer as a teenager, her family was further disrupted when her father was publicly arrested and her younger siblings were placed into foster care. These early experiences forced Sally to grow up quickly and develop a deep sense of independence.

Rather than allowing these challenges to define her, Sally made a defining decision to choose strength. This philosophy became the foundation of her life and the focus of her bestselling book, Choose Strong, which teaches that strength is a decision made repeatedly, especially in the face of pain.

Elite Performance and Real World Resilience

Known globally as “Yellow Runner,” Sally has become one of the most recognizable figures in ultra and mountain racing, with first place finishes at Badwater 135 and Moab 240. As a sponsored professional endurance athlete, she is known for her ability to endure extreme discomfort and push beyond perceived limits.

On stage, Sally shares candid lessons drawn from her life, including themes of pain, discipline, growth, and personal responsibility. Her message is grounded in lived experience and resonates with a wide range of audiences, from executives and entrepreneurs to athletes and individuals seeking lasting resilience.

How to Hire Sally McRae

Find out how to hire Sally McRae to appear at your next event. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group to inquire about Sally McRae’s availability and cost. When booking Sally McRae for an event, we need to know the type of venue and location the event will take place. Sally McRae is a popular choice for corporate events, private events, and virtual events. So, you can click the Check Availability button or contact us and an MPG Sally McRae booking agent will get back to you within 48 hours.

Sally McRae Booking Fee

How much to book Sally McRae depends on the type of event. So, the cost to hire Sally McRae for corporate or private events is available by contacting a Mollie Plotkin Group Agent. Notably, Sally McRae is available for conferences, festivals, private parties, and events. Just contact the Mollie Plotkin Group and tell the booking agent the proposed date, time, and location.

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Hire Sally McRae

Sally McRae delivers powerful keynotes grounded in endurance, perseverance, and the mindset required to keep going when challenges feel overwhelming. Drawing from her experiences in extreme endurance environments, she helps audiences build resilience, stay focused in difficult moments, and recognize the impact of their efforts beyond what they can immediately see.

Common keynote themes include: resilience, perseverance, grit, mindset, courage, and pushing through challenges.

Choose Strong

When the finish line isn’t visible, your mindset determines whether you keep going.

In this keynote, Sally uses the metaphor of endurance racing to show how individuals can stay motivated even when outcomes are uncertain. She shares how perseverance, curiosity, and courage help people continue forward despite challenges. Audiences gain perspective on how their daily efforts contribute to a larger impact beyond what they can see.

  • Build the mindset needed to keep going without immediate results
  • Use curiosity and courage to navigate uncertainty
  • Understand how individual effort connects to a larger purpose

Ideal for teams and organizations navigating long term goals or uncertain outcomes.

Don’t Quit in the Middle

Strength is built in the hardest moments, not at the finish line.

Sally focuses on the “messy middle,” the point where challenges feel most difficult and quitting is most tempting. She shares lessons from endurance experiences to help audiences understand how struggle shapes resilience and growth. Participants leave with strategies to push through obstacles and stay committed to their goals.

  • Recognize and navigate the most difficult phases of any challenge
  • Build resilience by embracing struggle as part of growth
  • Apply strategies to stay committed through uncertainty and pressure

Ideal for organizations and individuals seeking to build grit, determination, and long term resilience.

Closing Takeaway

Sally McRae’s message reinforces that resilience is built through consistent effort in the face of difficulty. By choosing to stay engaged during the hardest moments, individuals develop the strength and mindset needed to reach their goals and create meaningful impact.

Testimonials

Sally has a remarkable gift

for connecting with people on an emotional level through her words and story. She knows how to read a room and tailor her delivery perfectly – our event included attendees ranging from under 10 to over 60, and Sally provided something meaningful for everyone. Her story of grit, pain, love, and strength was powerful and deeply moving. We’re so grateful she shared it with us and our audience. Sally was so kind, incredibly helpful, professional, and easy to work with. I would highly recommend her to any audience!

— MuuvWell

As a professional in the solar door-to-door industry, I live in the importance of grit, tenacity, and an unwavering pursuit of success.

Recently, I had the privilege of inviting Sally McRae, renowned for her achievements in ultramarathons, to speak to our region’s top leadership group. The experience was nothing short of phenomenal. Sally shared powerful stories of perseverance through adversity, emphasizing the concept of failing forward, the law of attraction, and maintaining an abundance mindset while tackling difficult challenges. Her “choose strong” message deeply resonated with our core values, igniting passion and motivation within our team. Sally’s ability to convey her experiences and insights brought a renewed sense of purpose to our group, encouraging us all to face challenges boldly and to embrace failure as part of our journey. Her message is invaluable and should be shared with everyone who needs to choose strong and do hard things! The impact she made on our team was remarkable, and I cannot recommend her highly enough as a speaker for anyone seeking to inspire and uplift their team.

— LGCY Power

Sally gave an amazing talk

about her personal challenges and resilience in life and running … and her ability to choose strong throughout each. She was genuine, compassionate, funny, and captured the hearts of the audience.

— A Quarter Blue

Sally is a confident and thought-provoking speaker.

She has a great message on resilience and never letting fear of failure hold you back from trying.

— Alberta Optometrist Association

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New York Magazine: Everything Ultramarathon Champion Sally McRae Wears While Running
Trail Runner Magazine: How Sally McRae Won the Moab 240 in Her Fourth 200+ Mile Race of the Year
Women's Running: How Strength Training Helped Sally McRae Go Pro

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