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Where is the Black Canyon 100K?
Spring Valley to New River. The Black Canyon Ultras feature point to point 100K & 60K courses along the world-class Black Canyon National Recreation Trail. Join us in February for this classic Arizona foot race. The 2023 Black Canyon 100K is a 2024 Western States 100 qualifier.
Who won Black Canyon 100K?
Men’s Top-Five Finishers: Trueheart Brown — 7:57:27. Scott Traer — 8:03:07. Jeffrey Colt — 8:05:14.
What is a golden ticket race?
For the 2022 WSER, there will be seven races in the HOKA Golden Ticket series where the top two (2) female and top two (2) male finishers in each of the seven individual races will automatically qualify for entry into the 2022 Western States 100 event.
How do I apply for Western States 100?
Lottery registration will be open from November 1 to November 21, 2021. All lottery applications must be submitted online at portal.wser.org. The result of your qualifying run must be available online and selection of a valid qualifier will be part of the registration process.
How do you get a golden ticket in Western states?
How hard is the Western States 100?
Western States is a trail run, with many very demanding climbs and descents, and usually run in very hot weather. The more that you can mimic these conditions in your training, the better off you will be.
How much does it cost to run Western States 100?
$410.00
How much is the entry fee? The entry fee is $410.00, payable upon being selected in the Lottery. It’s always possible that the entry fee could be adjusted for future events.
What is the golden ticket for in ultra running?
100 Mile Endurance Run
While not everyone raced for the win, the top two runners, both male and female, had the chance to score a golden ticket, which grants entry into the competitive Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run in June. For many ultramarathon runners, Western States is the pinnacle of ultrarunning in North America.
Do you sleep during a 100-mile run?
Ultramarathons of around 100 miles, for example, typically involve racing through at least one night. In the popular Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB), most finishers miss two nights of sleep before completing the course within the allotted time of 46 hours 30 minutes.