Western States 100
Location
Olympic Valley
United States
Distance
100 Mile
Date
June 27, 2026
Elevation Gain
5500m
hillier than 9 of 17 similar races
Course TypePoint-to-point
Typical WeatherSierra summer, 10-38°C (50-100°F), extreme heat in canyons
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The world's oldest 100-mile trail race since 1974, from Olympic Valley to Auburn, California through the Sierra Nevada.
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