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34th Western States 100-mile Endurance Run

Posted June 15, 2007 at 11:56 AM by Jessica Galvano

Section: Destinations, News

Beginning in the Squaw Valley and finishing in Auburn, the Western States Endurance Run spans 100 miles of rugged California trails, ascends to an elevation of over 15,000 feet, and attracts some of the world’s most dedicated outdoor runners.

As one of the longest-running and most prestigious ultramarathons, the Western States 100-miler boasts over 400 entrants for its upcoming 34th year.

Description: 100 miles of raw, rocky trail running. Runner-reputed “best” ultramarathon.
Start: Squaw Valley, California (June 23, 2007 5 a.m.)
Finish: Auburn, California (June 24, 2007 until 11 a.m.)
Male Favorites: Graham Cooper (CA), 2006 winner; Brian Morrison (WA), 2006 race leader, physically unable to finish; Greg Crowther (WA), this year’s 50 and 100K USAT Road National Champion; and Lon Freeman (CA), set new record at Miwok 100K this May.
Female Favorites: Nikki Kimball (MT), first-place finisher 2004, 2006; Anne Lundblad (NC), UltraRunning magazine’s 2005 & 2006 North American Runner of the Year; Beverly Anderson-Abbs (CA), champion of 2006 Vermont 100 Mile Endurance Run; and Kami Semick (OR), winner of the 2007 Miwok 100K.

Online coverage of the 2007 Western States 100-miler will be available at www.ws100.com with updated race progress throughout the course of the day. This year’s large turnout has also prompted NBC to record the event for expected broadcast on August 11 at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Up for the ultimate physical challenge? If you’ve already conquered marathons and now hunger for a more “extreme” running competition, the Western States Endurance Run may be just the thing. Information about how to qualify, training programs, and details of the application are available on the WS100 site as well. Applications for the 2008 race will be available in July and will be accepted until November 15 for a lottery to be held on December 1.

For more information, please visit: [Official Site], [Trail Runner Magazine], [UltraRunning.com]

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