Western States 100
The world's oldest 100-mile trail race since 1974, from Olympic Valley to Auburn, California through the Sierra Nevada.
Course Type
Point-to-point
Elevation Gain
5500m
Typical Weather
Sierra summer, 10-38°C (50-100°F), extreme heat in canyons
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