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Western States 100 Course Guide: 100 Miles Through the Sierra Nevada
Everything you need to tackle the legendary 100.2-mile route from Olympic Valley to Auburn — key segments, logistics, gear lists, heat training advice, and how the lottery actually works.
By ZealZag Team
Western States 100 2026: Bouillard and Lichter Shatter Course Records
Vincent Bouillard destroyed Jim Walmsley's 2019 course record by 23 minutes as Jenn Lichter won her 100-mile debut in a historic performance at the 2026 Western States Endurance Run.
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
Western States 100 2026: Deepest Elite Field in Race History Set for June 27
Jim Walmsley ends his Western States sabbatical. Kilian Jornet returns to avenge 2025's near-miss. Courtney Dauwalter defends her course record. The 2026 Western States 100 elite start list is the most stacked in the race's history.
By ZealZag Team