Canyons Endurance Runs
Auburn, United States • 23-25 Apr 2026
The Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB
The Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB take place in Auburn, California, in the northern foothills of the Sierra Nevada. The event finishes downtown in Auburn, a town described as the "Endurance Capital of the World." The race routes use sections of the Western States Trail, passing landmarks such as the river crossing at Rucky Chucky, Devil’s Thumb, and Swinging Bridge. One segment description refers to covering up to 17,000 feet along these trails.
The event is a dual qualifier for the UTMB World Series Finals and for the Western States Endurance Run. The Canyons 100K serves as a Western States Golden Ticket race in which the top three female and male finishers earn direct entry to the Western States Endurance Run. The event also lists one 161 km race and shorter distances with stated elevation gains.
UTMB Cares US supports local restoration and stewardship around the Western States Trail. The program has contributed grant funding and volunteer efforts for trail clean-up and restoration; a specified contribution of $50,000 is noted for the Western States Trail. When purchased, UTMB Cares Bibs direct half of the registration costs to a local charity chosen by the race team.
Distances and stated elevation gains: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 161 km (100M) - elevation gain 5550 m+
- 100 km - elevation gain 3750 m+
- 50 km - elevation gain 1700 m+
- 25 km - elevation gain 850 m+