Runners in the USA will be able to experience the UTMB® adventure and begin their journey to the renowned UTMB® Mont-Blanc on home soil, with the confirmation that Canyons Endurance Runs, and one other North America trail running event, will join the inaugural UTMB® World Series in 2022.
For 2022, we will be moving the Starting Line to the Historic Downtown Auburn on High St., pending permits. Additional information to be provided in the coming weeks. The 50k Finish Line will end at Foresthill Elementary School. The 100k Finish Line will also remain the same as 2021at China Wall OHV Staging Area on Foresthill Rd.
The Canyons Endurance Runs is a Western States 100 Golden Ticket race and Qualifier for 2023.
Participants will experience some of the most scenic and challenging sections of the iconic Western States Trail as they cover up to 16,000’ through the Canyons between Devil’s Thumb and the famous river crossing at Rucky Chucky. Your limits will be tested and your finish will be hard fought as this is the most rugged and difficult sections of the Western States Trail.
Upcoming Races
5,600
ft.
Lollipop
Course
5 Aid
Stations
10:00 Cutoff
4
Elevation Rating
Very hilly, ~7500-12,500 feet in 50 miles
4
Surface Rating
Substantial rocks, roots and/or ruts
10,784
10,213
ft.
Lollipop
Course
11 Aid
Stations
19:00 Cutoff
4
Elevation Rating
Very hilly, ~7500-12,500 feet in 50 miles
4
Surface Rating
Substantial rocks, roots and/or ruts
17,000
ft.
Lollipop
Course
15 Aid
Stations
32:00 Cutoff
4
Elevation Rating
Very hilly, ~7500-12,500 feet in 50 miles
4
Surface Rating
Substantial rocks, roots and/or ruts
Additional Distances
This event also has the following non ultra distances
25 KM
Results
Date |
Finishers |
Top Result (M) |
Top Result (F) |
04/29/23
|
457 |
3:32:11
|
4:09:36
|
Date |
Finishers |
Top Result (M) |
Top Result (F) |
04/29/23
|
391 |
8:34:38
|
9:51:07
|
Date |
Finishers |
Top Result (M) |
Top Result (F) |
04/28/23
|
127 |
17:05:15
|
20:13:21
|
Date |
Finishers |
Top Result (M) |
Top Result (F) |
04/23/22
|
190 |
4:12:07
|
5:04:03
|
Date |
Finishers |
Top Result (M) |
Top Result (F) |
04/23/22
|
421 |
8:31:57
|
10:01:54
|
Date |
Finishers |
Top Result (M) |
Top Result (F) |
04/24/21
|
247 |
9:11:40
|
10:01:55
|
Date |
Finishers |
Top Result (M) |
Top Result (F) |
04/25/20 |
Race Cancelled
|
04/27/19
|
293 |
9:23:17
|
10:58:04
|
04/28/18
|
278 |
10:08:19
|
11:44:50
|
04/29/17
|
225 |
10:13:01
|
11:32:16
|
05/07/16
|
221 |
9:35:39
|
10:58:03
|
05/02/15
|
84 |
9:20:22
|
11:32:27
|
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