Western States 100

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June 27, 2026

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The Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run is the world's oldest 100-mile trail race, traversing the Sierra Nevada from Olympic Valley to Auburn. Runners cross rugged mountain terrain, deep canyons, and raging rivers in what many consider the most prestigious ultramarathon on Earth.

ITRA 6 Endurance Points

Est.

1974

Distance

161.3km / 100.2mi

Course

Point-to-point

Surface

Trail

Elev. Gain

5500m

Elev. Loss

7000m

Field Size

~369

When

June

Time Limit

30h

THE COURSE

Gain

+5500m

Loss

-7000m

MI 0

KM 0

Olympic Valley Start

The race begins at the base of Palisades Tahoe ski resort. Runners climb 2,550 feet in the first 4.5 miles to Emigrant Pass at 8,750ft — the highest point on the course.

ELEV: 6200ft

MI 62

KM 100

Foresthill

The gateway to the canyons. Runners arrive at the Foresthill aid station where crews can meet them. The famous road section provides a brief respite before the brutal canyon descents ahead.

ELEV: 3260ft

MI 78

KM 125.5

Rucky Chucky River Crossing

The iconic waist-deep crossing of the American River. In high-water years, runners are ferried across by raft. In low-water years, they wade through the cold, fast-moving current.

ELEV: 1140ft

MI 96.8

KM 155.8

No Hands Bridge

A historic railroad bridge over the American River Canyon. By this point, runners have been going for 20+ hours and the bridge signals the final push to Auburn.

ELEV: 900ft

MI 100.2

KM 161.3

Auburn Finish

The finish at Placer High School track in Auburn. Runners who finish under 24 hours earn a silver belt buckle; under 30 hours earns a bronze buckle.

ELEV: 1200ft