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Western States 100

The world's oldest 100-mile trail race since 1974, from Olympic Valley to Auburn, California through the Sierra Nevada.

Location
Olympic ValleyUnited States
Distance
100 Mile
Date
in 231 days
Elevation Gain
5500mhillier than 87 of 124 similar races
Course Type
Point-to-point
Typical Weather
Sierra summer, 10-38°C (50-100°F), extreme heat in canyons
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What Makes This Race Special

  • World's oldest 100-miler since 1974
  • Sierra Nevada mountains
  • 5,500m elevation gain, 7,000m loss
  • Legendary status
  • Lottery entry system

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