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Western States Endurance Run

Name: Western States Endurance Run
Start: 2025-06-28
End: 2025-06-28
Location: Olympic Valley

Olympic Valley, United States • 28 Jun 2025

The Western States 100 Endurance Run is a prestigious ultramarathon that spans 100 miles along the historic Western States Trail, from Olympic Valley, California, to Auburn. This challenging race features significant elevation changes, including a climb from 6,200 feet to 8,750 feet at Emigrant Pass within the first four miles. Participants face a total ascent of 15,540 feet and a descent of 22,970 feet, navigating through rugged and remote terrain. The event is renowned for its difficulty and is considered a pinnacle challenge for ultrarunners, attracting competitors from around the world. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Olympic Valley

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100 mi

2550 m+

100 Miler

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Trail runs nearby

Sunday Feb 2

The Racing Gnome Snowshoe Race

Truckee - 9 mi from Olympic Valley

5 km

10 km

The Racing Gnome Snowshoe Race, organized by the Donner Party Mountain Runners, is a beloved annual event taking place on February 2, 2025, in Truckee, California. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K race, welcoming runners of all experience levels. The registration fee is $25, with disco..

Saturday Feb 8

AscentRuns - Love Can Be Cold

Carson City - 25 mi from Olympic Valley

5 km

10 km

AscentRuns presents "Love Can Be Cold," a winter trail running event taking place in Carson City, NV. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K course, both set within the scenic Prison Hill Recreation Area. This event is part of the "Be Bold, Run in the Cold" Winter Trail Series, designed to m..

Sunday Feb 23

Fresh Tracks 5K Snowshoe Walk & Race

South Lake Tahoe - 22 mi from Olympic Valley

5 km

The Fresh Tracks 5K Snowshoe Walk & Race is an exciting event taking place at Camp Richardson Resort in South Lake Tahoe, CA, on February 23, 2025. Participants can enjoy a scenic 5K course through groomed trails, with options for both competitive racing and a familiarization walk for those new to s..

Saturday Apr 5

Escape From Prison Hill

Carson City - 25 mi from Olympic Valley

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Fri - Tue Jun 13-17

Tahoe 200

South Lake Tahoe - 22 mi from Olympic Valley

200 mi

The Tahoe 200 is a challenging endurance run that circumnavigates Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in North America. As part of the prestigious Triple Crown of 200-mile races, it features a stunning route along the Tahoe Rim Trail, showcasing breathtaking views, aspen meadows, and diverse landsca..

Thu - Sun Jun 19-22

Broken Arrow Skyrace

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The Broken Arrow Skyrace, presented by Salomon, is a premier trail running event taking place from June 19-22, 2025, at Palisades Tahoe, California. This unique skyrunning competition features nine distances, including a challenging 46k, 23k, 18k, and a kids' race, showcasing the stunning landscapes..