Western States 100

Tahoe National Forest, California, United States

99.8 miles (160.6 km) · 16,772 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Race

Western States 100 covers 99.8 miles across Tahoe National Forest, California, United States. Runners face 16,772 feet of climbing with 21,680 feet of loss. The longest climb spans 11.4 miles with 177 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 170 feet per mile. The course is 64% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 14.7 puts it in the top 22.049999999999997% of challenging routes at this distance. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking California adventures.