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Western States 100: Running Olympic Valley to Auburn on the World's Most Famous Trail
One hundred miles from the Tahoe basin to the California Gold Rush foothills. A practical guide to the Western States 100 course — the high Sierra traverse, the American River canyons, Foresthill at mile 62, and the Placer High School track finish in Auburn — for athletes who want to run this race, crew it, or understand it.
By ZealZag Team
Race the Western States 100: Sierra Nevada Trail Running Guide
How to run the iconic 100-mile Western States course — Olympic Valley to Auburn — in training segments, the practical permits, the lodging logistics, and the heat training that race day requires.
By ZealZag Team
Running Western States 100: The Sierra Nevada to Auburn Trail Guide
Olympic Valley to Auburn: 100.2 miles, 18,000 ft of climb, 23,000 ft of descent through the Sierra Nevada. Everything an endurance athlete needs to know before attempting the Western States 100 course.
By ZealZag Team