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Leona Divide

Name: Leona Divide
Start: 2026-04-18
End: 2026-04-18
Location: Lake Hughes

Lake Hughes, United States • 18 Apr 2026

Event overview

The Leona Divide races take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at The Lakes Community Center in Lake Hughes, California (17520 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Lake Hughes, CA 93532). Registration closes on April 1, 2026. Optional bib pickup is offered Friday, April 17, from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM at The Lakes Community Center, with additional pickup available from 5:15 on race morning. Athlete guides are provided for the different race distances. Past race results are available for multiple years, including events dating back to 1992. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Distances and qualification notes

100 Miler - Western States 100 qualifier
100K - Western States 100 qualifier
50 Miler - Sterling Silver Ticket for AC100 (top 2 male/female)
50K
30K

United States California Lake Hughes

Race information

Website

100 mi

100m

100 km

100k

50 mi

50m

50 km

50k

30 km

30k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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