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Western States Endurance Run 2027

One hundred Sierra miles from the high country to Auburn.

Olympic Valley (start) / Auburn (finish), United States Saturday 26 June 2027

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Why you might love it

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The race that started it all — a lottery ticket into ultrarunning history.

Who this suits

Experienced ultrarunners with a valid qualifier in the one-year window.

Getting ready

Preparation

The original 100-mile trail ultramarathon: Olympic Valley to Auburn over the Sierra Nevada — the race that defined Western ultra culture, entered by lottery after a qualifying run.

In your Race Year

June — Western States Endurance Run 2027

A epic June chapter — build the months before it around getting there ready.

See my year

Where this could take you

One finish line starts the next.

This challenge

Western States Endurance Run 2027

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