34th Western States 100-mile Endurance Run
Posted June 15th, 2007 at 11:30 AM by Jessica Galvano
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Running & Training, Cross Training
Beginning in the Squaw Valley and finishing in Auburn, the Western States Endurance Run spans 100 miles of rugged California trails, ascends to an elevation of over 15,000 feet, and attracts some of the world’s most dedicated outdoor runners.
As one of the longest-running and most prestigious ultramarathons, the Western States 100-miler boasts over 400 entrants for its upcoming 34th year.
Description: 100 miles of raw, rocky trail running. Runner-reputed “best” ultramarathon.
Start: Squaw Valley, California (June 23, 2007 5 a.m.)
Finish: Auburn, California (June 24, 2007 until 11 a.m.)
Male Favorites: Graham Cooper (CA), 2006 winner; Brian Morrison (WA), 2006 race leader, physically unable to finish; Greg Crowther (WA), this year’s 50 and 100K USAT Road National Champion; and Lon Freeman (CA), set new record at Miwok 100K this May.
Female Favorites: Nikki Kimball (MT), first-place finisher 2004, 2006; Anne Lundblad (NC), UltraRunning magazine’s 2005 & 2006 North American Runner of the Year; Beverly Anderson-Abbs (CA), champion of 2006 Vermont 100 Mile Endurance Run; and Kami Semick (OR), winner of the 2007 Miwok 100K.
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