Runner’s guide
Western States 100 — 2026
Saturday, June 27, 2026 · California, United States
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Race day date, start and cutoff
Aid stations 20 stations · cutoffs
| Station | mikm | Leg | Climb so far ftm | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Lyon Ridge | 10.817.4 mikm | 10.817.4 mikm | 3,075937 ftm | |
| 2Red Star Ridge | 16.426.4 mikm | 5.69.0 mikm | 4,3991,341 ftm | |
| 3Duncan Canyon | 24.739.8 mikm | 8.313.4 mikm | 5,2201,591 ftm | |
| 4Robinson Flat | 30.749.4 mikm | 5.99.6 mikm | 6,9822,128 ftm | |
| 5Miller's Defeat | 34.956.1 mikm | 4.26.7 mikm | 7,2972,224 ftm | |
| 6Dusty Corners | 38.662.0 mikm | 3.75.9 mikm | 7,3822,250 ftm | |
| 7Last Chance | 43.569.9 mikm | 4.97.9 mikm | 7,5122,290 ftm | |
| 8Devil's Thumb | 47.977.1 mikm | 4.57.2 mikm | 9,2122,808 ftm | |
| 9El Dorado Creek | 53.185.5 mikm | 5.28.4 mikm | 9,3202,841 ftm | |
| 10Michigan Bluff | 55.990.0 mikm | 2.84.5 mikm | 11,1363,394 ftm | |
| 11Foresthill | 61.999.6 mikm | 6.09.6 mikm | 12,3563,766 ftm | |
| 12Dardanelles (Cal-1) | 65.5105.3 mikm | 3.65.8 mikm | 12,3803,773 ftm | |
| 13Peachstone (Cal-2) | 70.4113.2 mikm | 4.97.9 mikm | 13,0543,979 ftm | |
| 14Ford's Bar (Cal-3) | 73.1117.6 mikm | 2.74.4 mikm | 13,3754,077 ftm | |
| 15Rucky Chucky | 77.6124.9 mikm | 4.57.3 mikm | 13,7544,192 ftm | |
| 16Green Gate | 79.4127.8 mikm | 1.82.9 mikm | 14,5064,421 ftm | |
| 17Auburn Lake Trails | 84.7136.4 mikm | 5.38.6 mikm | 15,2514,648 ftm | |
| 18Quarry Rd | 90.4145.5 mikm | 5.69.1 mikm | 15,5024,725 ftm | |
| 19Pointed Rocks | 94.0151.3 mikm | 3.75.9 mikm | 16,5485,044 ftm | |
| 20Robie Point | 98.7158.8 mikm | 4.77.5 mikm | 17,1835,237 ftm | |
| Finish | 100.1161.1 mikm | 1.42.2 mikm | 17,4205,310 ftm |
Cutoffs are clock times on race day; the gun goes at 5:00 AM.
Elevation the profile and the big climbs
Numbered ticks are the aid stations above.
The big climbs
| Climb | mikm | Gain ftm | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climb 1 | 0.00.0–3.55.7 mikm | +2,446746 ftm | 13.1% |
| Michigan Bluff | 53.185.5–55.789.6 mikm | +1,746532 ftm | 13.0% |
| Devil's Thumb | 46.374.5–48.578.0 mikm | +1,640500 ftm | 14.2% |
| Robinson Flat | 27.143.6–31.450.5 mikm | +1,490454 ftm | 6.6% |
| Pointed Rocks | 90.6145.8–94.0151.3 mikm | +895273 ftm | 5.0% |
Race almanac 2 years of this race
Past editions
One edition with results on file: in 2025, 285 of 369 starters finished (77%). Race-day highs at the start ran from 59° to 81°F, and none of 2 race days was wet.
| Year | Starters | Finishers | Finish rate | Winner | Median | Last | Start °F | High point °F | Rain | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Jun 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 59°/40° | 49°/31° | dry | 13mph |
| 2025 Jun 28 | 369 | 285 | 77% | 14:11 | 26:52 | 29:57 | 81°/43° | 69°/33° | dry | 8mph |
Results from UltraSignup; race-day weather from the Open-Meteo historical archive (ERA5) at the start line and the course high point (8,678 ft).
What changed newest first
- Aug 26, 2026Added to the catalog
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