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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 railroad bed origins, making it one of the best non-technical ultra courses in the U.S. The event is hosted in Custer, South Dakota, with pleasant August temperatures averaging highs of 79°F and lows of 53°F. 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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