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Western States 100 Miles 2026
Western States 100 Miles 2026 is a 157.2 km (97.7 mi) trail race in United States with 5,400 m (17,717 ft) of ascent and 6,906 m (22,657 ft) of descent. Race date: 27 June 2026. This page collects the public race facts, the route and elevation preview, and the aid stations and cutoffs from the UltraTrailPlan library.
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Route and elevation
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, OpenTopoMap. Route and elevation previews are approximate, for planning only. The organiser’s route and profile are authoritative.
The route covers 157.2 km (97.7 mi) with 5,400 m (17,717 ft) of ascent and 6,906 m (22,657 ft) of descent. The images above show the route and elevation profile from the UltraTrailPlan planner.
Race facts
| Distance | 157.2 km (97.7 mi) |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 5,400 m (17,717 ft) |
| Descent | 6,906 m (22,657 ft) |
| Country | United States |
| Date | |
| Year | 2026 |
| Tags | 100M, California, USA |
| Climbing | 34 m/km (180 ft/mi) |
| Library tier | Free race |
| Aid stations | 22 |
| Race website | www.wser.org |
Aid stations and cutoffs
| Station | Distance | Cutoff | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Valley | 0 km (0 mi) | — | Checkpoint, Crew access |
| Lyon Ridge | 17.1 km (10.6 mi) | — | Checkpoint, Hydration, Snacks |
| Red Star Ridge | 25.9 km (16.1 mi) | — | Checkpoint, Hydration, Snacks, Drop bag |
| Duncan Canyon | 38.9 km (24.2 mi) | 7:30 | Checkpoint, Hydration, Snacks, Crew access |
| Robinson Flat | 48.4 km (30.1 mi) | 9:10 | Checkpoint, Hydration, Snacks, Drop bag, Crew access |
| Miller's Defeat | 55.1 km (34.2 mi) | 10:15 | Checkpoint, Hydration, Snacks |
| Dusty Corners | 61 km (37.9 mi) | 11:05 | Checkpoint, Hydration, Snacks, Crew access |
| Last Chance | 68.7 km (42.7 mi) | 12:25 | Checkpoint, Hydration, Snacks, Drop bag |
| Devils Thumb | 75.7 km (47 mi) | 14:10 | Checkpoint, Hydration, Snacks, Drop bag |
| El Dorado | 83.7 km (52 mi) | 15:40 | Checkpoint, Hydration, Snacks |
| Michigan Bluff | 87.9 km (54.6 mi) | 16:55 | Checkpoint, Hydration, Snacks, Crew access, Drop bag |
| Foresthill | 97.4 km (60.5 mi) | 18:45 | Checkpoint, Hydration, Snacks, Crew access, Drop bag |
| Dardanelles | 102.9 km (64 mi) | 21:40 | Checkpoint, Hydration, Snacks |
| Peachstone | 110.4 km (68.6 mi) | 21:40 | Checkpoint, Hydration, Snacks |
| Fords Bar | 114.7 km (71.3 mi) | 24:00 | Checkpoint, Hydration, Snacks |
| Rucky Chucky | 121.9 km (75.8 mi) | 24:00 | Checkpoint, Hydration, Snacks, Crew access, Drop bag |
| Green Gate | 124.8 km (77.5 mi) | 24:50 | Checkpoint, Hydration, Snacks, Crew access |
| Auburn Lake Trails | 133 km (82.7 mi) | 26:15 | Checkpoint, Hydration, Snacks, Drop bag |
| Quarry Rd | 141.8 km (88.1 mi) | 27:40 | Checkpoint, Hydration, Snacks |
| Pointed Rocks | 147.6 km (91.7 mi) | 28:40 | Checkpoint, Hydration, Snacks, Crew access, Drop bag |
| Robie Point | 155 km (96.3 mi) | 30:00 | Checkpoint, Hydration, Snacks, Crew access |
| Auburn | 157.2 km (97.7 mi) | 30:00 | Checkpoint, Hydration, Snacks, Crew access, Drop bag |
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