About Danny
Daniel Hernes, known as Danny Run on Instagram, combines athletic achievement with an authentic and approachable way of storytelling. With 438K followers on Instagram and 20K subscribers on YouTube, he reaches a large and highly engaged community that follows not only his athletic achievements, but also his humor, personality, and unique way of telling stories around endurance sports.
From Everyday Roads to Extreme Distances.
Danny Run is a German ultrarunner, athlete and content creator from the Black Forest, whose athletic journey began in gymnastics. The discipline, body control and mental resilience he developed as a gymnast became the foundation for his transition into endurance sports and ultrarunning. Growing up surrounded by the trails and rugged terrain of the Black Forest, he found the perfect environment to push his limits and turn running into a lifestyle defined by extreme distances, consistency and an uncompromising mindset.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Danny’s journey combines competitive ultrarunning with extraordinary personal challenges and long-distance projects. Over five years, Danny has turned an ambitious vision into reality: completing all 27 long-distance trails in the Black Forest – entirely solo and unsupported. With the completion of the Kinzigtalsteig, he has achieved something no one else is known to have accomplished. His journey reflects extraordinary endurance, independence and a constant drive to push beyond his limits.
Danny's Youtube Channel
Danny’s YouTube channel brings his races, endurance challenges and adventures to life, giving his audience a closer look at the experiences behind each challenge. From preparation and setbacks to the moments that make each journey memorable, the platform allows Danny to take his audience along for the full experience.
Why working with us?
“Mit Peak Pixel Café habe ich ein tolles Team an meiner Seite, auf die ich mich zu 100% verlassen und immer Café trinken kann 🤠 KESSEL MUSS BRENNEN – GEMEINSAM” – Danny Run
