Everything You Need to Know About the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run

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A snowy winter will not detour the 2019 race. Here’s what to expect—and how you can follow along.

By PAIGE TRIOLA
JUN 27, 2019

The 2019 Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, which is known for being one of the hardest races in the country, will begin on June 29.

Past winners Jim Walmsley and Courtney Dauwalter will be back to challenge for victory again this year.

You can follow along with the race with live updates on ultralive.net, through Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, or by checking the live finish feed on the race’s Facebook page.

Known for being one of the most difficult organized running events in the country—and the oldest 100-mile trail race in the world—the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run is a worthy challenge for any runner ambitious enough to take it on. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2019 race, its entry process, and what to expect from the course.

How to Watch the Western States Endurance Run

The 2019 Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run will be held on Saturday, June 29, and runners will have until Sunday, June 30 to finish.

There are a few ways to follow along with the race, race director Craig Thornley told Runner’s World...

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