The Canyons Endurance Runs
RunGuides Race Facts
Pace Calculator
Race Location
Video
Race Information
The Canyons Endurance Runs is a Western States 100 Golden Ticket race and Qualifier and a UTMB qualifying race!
Go back to where it all started: the Birthplace of Mountain Ultra Trailrunning.
You will encounter the most scenic and difficult sections of the Western States trail from downtown Auburn to Foresthill, the Canyons and finish at China Wall OHV. Enjoy great panorama vistas of the Sierras from Desolation to rarely seen intimate canyon/river views. You will run through beautiful oak and pine canopied forests on some of the fastest descents and steepest climbs anywhere. Crossing streams and old wooden bridges through historic settlements, you might hear prospectors and mules on their quest for the mother lode as you follow the same trail they did over 150 years ago. You can also imagine the likes of Gordy Ainsleigh, Ann Trason and Tim Twietmeyer as they pioneered the sport of mountain ultra trail running.
Come explore the Canyons and follow in the footsteps of Pioneers that made this legendary trail so special. The post party will feature hot grilled food with lots of cold drinks to enjoy. The famous trucker hat will be back too!
Participate in Running Research
Receive 2 FREE months of run training from our friends at RunDot
Participants receive 2 FREE months of run training.
The RunDot Project is a research initiative that helps RunDot quantify and enhance the performance gains that RunDot's Optimized Training delivers over training alternatives.
Learn more and apply using the button below.
Pace Calculator
Find your running pace and splits, and learn if you can outrun dangerous animals with the RunGuides run pace calculator.
Tell us your race tips
