The Canyons Endurance Runs Foresthill, California, United States
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Event description
The Canyons 100 mile race is a point to point uphill run from Auburn to China Wall with 24,000' of vertical gain along the Western States Trail and other classic trails. For the 100K, experience some of the most scenic and challenging sections of the iconic Western States Trail as you cover up to 16,000' through the Canyons between Devil's Thumb and the famous river crossing at Rucky Chucky. The 50k will start and finish in downtown Auburn, from Robie point to Driver's Flat and return along the Foresthill Divide Loop with a fast-rolling course that will capture the spirit and origins of trail running in the Sierras of CA.
Course maps
Foot race
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28 Apr 2023
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6:00 am
31.0 mi
Distance
Elevation gain
1,929 ft
Elevation high
1,299 ft
Elevation avg
Course last updated 13 Jan 2023
Stats summary
| Race distance | Distance | Ele gain | Ele loss | Ele avg | Paved | Gravel | Dirt | Narrow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25K | 14.6 mi | 2,638 ft | 2,671 ft | 984 ft | 33% | 39% | 28% | 63% |
| 50K | 31.0 mi | 5,509 ft | 5,525 ft | 1,299 ft | 16% | 70% | 13% | 73% |
| 100K | 62.3 mi | 18,570 ft | 14,836 ft | 2,470 ft | 10% | 84% | 6% | 74% |
| 100 Miles | 98.8 mi | 25,469 ft | 21,709 ft | 2,011 ft | 6% | 90% | 4% | 77% |
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