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Lean Horse Ultra

Custer, United States • 15-16 Aug 2025

The Lean Horse Ultra Marathon is an annual running event held in August in the Black Hills of South Dakota, centered around the scenic George S. Mickelson Trail. Established in 2005, it offers multiple race distances including 100 miles, 50 miles, 30 miles, and 20 miles, along with a 100-mile relay and a unique 30-mile Black Hills CrossFit Edition for singles and teams. The course features crushed limestone surface with gentle, extended climbs due to its location on an old railroad bed. Hosted in the town of Custer, the race is known as one of the best non-technical and most scenic rails-to-trails ultra courses in the United States. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States South Dakota Custer

Race information

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100 mi
100 Miler
50 mi
50 Miler
30 mi
30m Black Hills Crossfit Edition - Single
30 mi
30 Miler
30 mi
Bhcfe - Team of 3
30 mi
Bhcfe - Team of 6
20 mi
20 Miler
5 Person Relay
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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