Western States
Olympic Valley, CA
Western States is a trail race of 100 miles (161 km) in Olympic Valley, California. The next edition is on Saturday, June 26, 2027. The race gives its climbing as 17,999 ft (5,486 m); measured from its course file, it's 18,953 ft (5,777 m). It starts at 6,234 ft (1,900 m) above sea level. Its high point is 8,683 ft (2,647 m). The course runs point to point. It's a Preferred Qualifying Race for the Badwater 135, a Titanium Ticket race, whose men's and women's champions are guaranteed entry to the Badwater 135, a UTMB World Series Event, whose top three men and women go straight to the UTMB Finals and a Western States 100 qualifier. Finishers earn 4 UTMB Running Stones toward the UTMB lottery. Entry is by lottery.
There are 16 other upcoming 100-mile races in California. Western States climbs about 180 ft a mile (34 m per km), near the middle of the 142 100-mile races listed with their climbing.
The course
Questions about Western States
When is Western States 2027?
Western States 2027 is on Saturday, June 26, 2027.
Where is Western States?
Western States is held in Olympic Valley, California.
How long is Western States?
Western States is 100 miles (161 km).
How much elevation gain does Western States have?
Western States has 17,999 ft (5,486 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.
Is Western States a Western States qualifier?
Yes. Western States is on the Western States 100's list of qualifying races. Check wser.org for the qualifying standard and years.
How do you get into Western States?
Entry to Western States is by lottery.
What is the weather usually like at Western States?
Around Western States's date, the day's high is typically about 74°F (23°C) and the low about 44°F (7°C), averaged over recent years.
Where can I see the Western States elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?
runfarwhere has Western States's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.
How hilly is Western States?
Western States climbs about 180 ft a mile (34 m per km), near the middle of the 142 100-mile races listed with their climbing.
What other 100-mile races are there in California?
Other upcoming 100-mile races in California include Cahuilla Rez Ultra (November 14, 2026), Boundiful Endurance Runs (November 28, 2026) and Will Rogers 24 Hour/12 Hours/6 Hour (February 27, 2027).
Other races in California
- Coyote Two Moon 100 Mile · Apr 30, 2027
- San Diego 100 100 Mile · Apr 30, 2027
- Born to Run Ultra Marathons 100 Mile · May 12, 2027
- Bay Area 100 100 Mile · Jun 12, 2027
- Burney Mountain 100 100 Mile · Jun 18, 2027
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