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UltramarathonLeadville, United States

Western States 100

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About this event

Western States 100 is one of the defining events in Ultramarathon, drawing athletes from around the world to Leadville.

Leadville, United States
Location
2026-06-27
Date
100 mi
Distances
5500 m
Elevation
Mountain trail
Terrain
Extreme
Difficulty

Route

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Conditions

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Cool mornings, warming through the day. Afternoon storms possible at altitude.

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Hannah K.★★★★★

One of the best-organized races I've ever done. The aid stations were generous and the volunteers kept me going through the hardest miles.

Marcus T.★★★★☆

Brutal but beautiful. The course delivers on every promise — just respect the elevation and start your fueling early.

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