Western States

The boat people volunteers who shuttle runners across the American River at mile 78 on the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run have seen it all

Aurelien Dunand Pallaz led the men's field from early on for a win while Dauwalter battled from second place to surge for the win and course record.

A new documentary on Tom Evans' win at Western States by adidas TERREX.

After finishing Western States, the 62-year old ultrarunning legend has her sights set on Badwater and Hardrock

This year, 62 runners finished in the final hour before the cutoff.

After a 6th place finish as top American in 2022, Yingling talks balance, stress, and wanting to put herself in the mix at this year’s Western States Endurance Run.

Local authors and trail runners Bob Crowley, Hal Hall, and Tim Twietmeyer wrote a book to highlight and document the history connected to the race course.

This ultrarunner is partnering with Rising Hearts and GU Energy Labs to bring her self belief to ultrarunning’s biggest stage: the Western States Endurance Run.

This 75-year-old Philadelpiha runner hopes to become race’s oldest finisher.

Our annual Western States 100 statistics celebration is here! Prepare yourself for data that might add some fun context to the 2023 viewing experience.

After 50 years, America’s most cherished ultra-distance race might have the deepest field ever

California’s extreme weather events are threatening the famous 100-mile course. Here’s what we know.

Last weekend’s hyper-competitive race in Arizona’s Sonoran desert drew top talent, record-breaking paces, and confusion around nonbinary award categories.

With the first-ever Golden Ticket race in Asia, there are more opportunities than ever for international runners to gain entry. How will this change reshape the startline at the U.S’s most competitive 100-miler?

Jim Walmsley has won Western States three times. Now he has his sights set on something no American man has done: winning UTMB.

Western States 100 Contender Alex Nichols has summited Pikes Peak every month for the last 56 consecutive months. Here's how.

The Western States 100 is the Super Bowl of US trail running. It’s hard and hot, and it presents unique problems for all athletes. These 10 race-day tips are designed to help athletes solve those problems, and they may help you excel at any ultra.

Many athletes enjoy running because of its therapeutic properties. But what about when running itself becomes a source of stress?

With three international additions and nothing below 100k - this change is sure to shake up the startline at the U.S.'s most competitive 100 miler.

How the trail running legend continues to inspire others after years in the sport.

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A historic day for the women's field, decisive leads from the male and female leaders and temperatures topping 101 made for an interesting day at the U.S.’s most competitive 100-miler.

Here's how the septuagenarian has trained his body and mind to face the challenges of the WS-100's difficult course and expected blistering heat.

The Olympic marathoner turned ultra-champion shares how she navigates the training.

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Top storylines from the big dance this year.

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In 2006, Brian Morrison collapsed with a few hundred yards to go at Western States. Now, he's back for redemption.

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Race director and ultrarunning icon Greg Soderlund passed away after a three-year battle with kidney cancer. He was 68 years old.

Both the men's and women's elite races at WSER will be captivating, but for different reasons. Here's why.

If you’re nerding out about the 2016 edition, here’s some background reading on the Western States 100.

In 2015, at age 70, Gunhild Swanson became the oldest woman ever to finish Western States. And boy, did she make it interesting.

Lickteig covered 100 miles in 17:57:59 – nearly an hour ahead of the Western States runner up.