: There is overlap between the typical age of onset of bipolar disorder (BD) and the age of peak athletic success. Additionally, eating disorders (EDs) are prevalent psychiatric disorders in athletes. Despite the relevance of both disorders in this population, there remains a need for treatment guidelines, especially when present as comorbidities given the complex interplay between them.: This report provides background information and utilizes a case report to explore the presentation and treatment of BD comorbid with an ED in an athlete. It specifically highlights the case of an elite female long-distance runner utilizing a multidisciplinary approach specific to the patient's unique needs as an athlete.: Treatment of this elite athlete utilized strategic pharmacotherapy taking into consideration her training and competition cycles. At 16 week follow-up, the patient was psychiatrically stable, experienced improvement in her running and felt confident in choosing to stay on medication and continue her running career.: It is important for providers who work with high-level athletes to provide treatment choices that allow athletes to safely and successfully continue their sport while adequately treating their mental illness. Treatment guidelines that increasingly take into consideration complex psychiatric comorbidities and nuanced pharmacologic approaches are needed in order to advance the field of sports psychiatry.