2017 Western States Endurance Run (WSER) - Watch Live Webcast & More

If you're an ultrarunner, the place to be the last weekend in June is the grueling Western States Endurance Run (WSER) in California. Starting in Squaw Valley, home to the 1960 Winter Olympics, the race ends 100 miles later in Auburn, California, a unique test of the human body and spirit.

The 2017 Western States takes place June 24th and 25th, and here are some key links to live coverage, updates, and news about the race:

• Western States 100 race-day webcast from WSER
• results page—visit once race it underway or finished to see 2017 results (for now, lists previous years' results)
• entrant list
• live tweets from the Western States Twitter account

The Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run is the world's oldest trail endurance run. If you can't be there competing or volunteering, you can follow along online at the links above.

The official Western States Twitter account is @WSER100; you can find live updates there and at its Facebook page.

Best of luck to all competitors in the 2017 Western States 100!

2016 Comrades Marathon - [RESULTS] Race Instructions, Course Map, & More

The famous Comrades Marathon takes place this Sunday, May 29th, and as usual it promises to be one of the most grueling races and tests of human endurance. See the links below for details on Comrades 2016, which begins at city hall in Pietermaritzburg and ends at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban. The official distance for this year's Comrades Marathon is 89.208 km, and start time is 5:30 a.m. local time.

[UPDATE, May 29: See 2016 Comrades Marathon results]

Links to essential information:

• final race instructions (PDF)
• Comrades 2016 course map
• frequently asked questions (FAQs)

See the final race instructions, which have details on everything from the start, tote bag service, and time limits to toilets, refreshment stations, and medical information.

For late-breaking information, check out Comrades on social media: facebook.com/comradesmarathon and twitter.com/comradesrace.

Check out the race information page for general rules and details on qualifying, timing, and more.

Best of luck to all Comrades 2016 competitors!

2015 Comrades Marathon - Runner Tracking, Course Info, & More

See links for info on the 2015 Comrades Marathon below.

Update, May 31st, 2015: See Comrades 2015 live results: http://live.ultimate.dk/desktop/front/index.php?eventid=2400&language=us

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The 2015 Comrades Marathon, which marks the 90th running of the classic South Africa ultramarathon, takes place this Sunday, May 31st. Here are some essential details you'll want to know about the race:

• course map (view or download)
• runner tracking (Note: Comrades website says "Use this link on your Mobile device to load the app to track your runner on race day."
• virtual Comrades course in 3D
• race FAQs
• starting point: City Hall, Durban
• finish line: Oval Cricket Stadium, Pietermaritzburg
• start time: 5:30 a.m.
• official distance: the race distance varies somewhat each year, but for 2015 it is approximately 89 km. According to the race FAQs page, "the final race distance is subject to change and will be confirmed in the Final Race Instructions."

(Update: info on the mobile app for Comrades runner tracking has been added above.) We haven't been able to find details on the website about how to track Comrades runners, but will add it here if we locate it (this may not appear until the race starts, unfortunately). See the news page for more information, including the current weather in Pietermaritzburg.

Good luck to all competitors!

2014 Leadville Trail 100 Run - Course Info, Event Schedule, & More

[See 2015 Leadville athlete tracker below]

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This weekend is the Leadville Trail 100 run, and below are links to some of the essential details you'll need to know. (See the event schedule at the bottom of the page.)

• Leadville 100 athlete guide (PDF)
• course map (PDF) and course profile (JPG)
• list of Leadville Trail 100 participants (PDF)

We haven't yet seen a link for viewing live results or runner tracking for the Leadville 100, but will check the website throughout the week and post it if we find it. You might want to bookmark the Leadville 100 results page (which currently lists past results) and see if it is updated with 2014 trail run results on race day.

Good luck to all participants in the grueling Leadville Trail 100!

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[UPDATE 2015: See Leadville Trail 100 athlete tracker]

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Event schedule (from the Leadville website):

Thursday, August 14
• 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Early packet pickup and mandatory medical check-in
Leadville Race Series HQ, 316 Harrison
Photo ID is required. Racer check-in and packet pickup. Packets must be picked up in person. They will not be mailed or given to others.
• 5:00 p.m. Carbo-loading dinner
Lake County Middle School gymnasium, 1000 West 6th St

Friday, August 15
• 7:00–10:00 am Packet pickup and mandatory medical check-in
Leadville Race Series HQ, 316 Harrison
Photo ID is required. Racer check-in and packet pickup. Packets must be picked up in person. They will not be mailed or given to others.
• 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Pre-race Expo
The Expo will be located in the parking lot of the Lake County Middle School, 1000 West 6th St
• 11:00 a.m. Mandatory final briefing
Lake County Middle School gymnasium, 1000 West 6th St
Up-to-date conditions, any changes in race rules or procedures and last-minute instructions will be provided. All entrants are required to attend. A crew brie?ng will immediately follow at 12:30 p.m.
• 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Supply bag drop
Courthouse Lawn, 6th & Harrison

Saturday, August 16
• 3:00 a.m. – 3:45 a.m. Line up with your timing chip
Corner of 6th & Harrison
• 4:00 a.m. RACE START
Starting line, 6th & Harrison

2014 Leadville Trail 100 MTB - Live Stream & Race Results

The 2014 Leadville Trail 100 MTB is now underway! See the live streams here, and also check the results from this year and previous years.

For other information, see the Leadville Twitter account at @LTRaceSeries and its Facebook page.

Good luck to all participants! And don't forget, the legendary Leadville Trail 100 ultramarathon takes place next Saturday.

2014 Western States - Webcast & Live Webcam

Saturday, June 28th marks the start of annual running of the Western States Endurance Run (WSER), the grueling 100-mile ultra that begins in Squaw Valley, California. The event began at 8 a.m. Pacific time, and you can follow along via the webcast and live webcam. (Note: webcam may or may not be showing anything, depending on when you visit it. The page says it will display updates every hour)

The Western States webcast will show you current results that you can customize for various options, such as overall leaders, top men, top women, leaders by checkpoint, etc. You can also create a list of favorites of runners you want to keep tabs on.

If you're on social media, check WSER updates and commentary on sites such as Twitter and Facebook by searching for the hashtags #WS100 or #WSER100. The official WSER Twitter account is twitter.com/wser100 (@wser100) and you can also check its Facebook page.

Good luck to everyone in this weekend's Western States, and run smart!

2014 Comrades Marathon - Runner Tracking, Results Page, Course Map, & More

Update, May 31st, 2015: See Comrades 2015 live results: http://live.ultimate.dk/desktop/front/index.php?eventid=2400&language=us

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It's time once again for that unique endurance running event, the Comrades Marathon in South Africa. This year's competition, which takes place June 1st, features 18,000 athletes from around the world. Here are some handy links to follow the race:

• current start list
• track Comrades runners live
• route map and elevation profile

When the race is over (or maybe while it's underway), check the Comrades results page to see how the runners are doing.

This year's race will start at City Hall in Pietermaritzzburg and end at the Sahara-Kingsmead Cricket Stadium in Durban. This is the "down" run; the race alternates directions each year.

Want to learn more about the Comrades? Check the FAQ for answers to some of the most common questions.

Good luck to all participants in one of the world's most grueling races!

2013 Leadville 100-Mile Run: Athlete Guide, Online Medical Check-In, & More Info

On August 17th and 18th one of the world's toughest races will take place: the 2013 edition of the renowned Leadville 100-Mile Run in Colorado. Here is some information to help you be prepared for the race:

• download the Leadville 100 athlete guide (PDF file)
• save time by taking the online medical check-in
• to get psyched, look at photos from last year's Leadville 100-mile run

The "Race Across the Sky" takes an out-and-back route through the Colorado Rockies. The run's low point is 9,200 feet; its high point is Hope Pass, with an elevation of12,600 feet.

For more information (including links to live results, which should be added later in the week), see the Leadville 100-mile run home page.

Low point, 9,200 feet; high point is Hope Pass, 12,600 feet. - See more at: http://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/page/show/311976-lt-100-mile-run#sthash.ucflGBhg.dpuf

2012 Leadville Trail 100 Run - Live Tracking & Results

[See 2015 Leadville athlete tracker at bottom of post]

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The Leadville Trail 100 Run takes place today, August 19th, and you can find live tracking and results at the link here. Ultramarathons are tough, but Leadville has got to be one of the most challenging in the U.S.: this 100-mile trail race, which takes place near Leadville, Colorado, is held at elevations that range from around 9,000 to more than 12,000 feet.

At the Leadville 100 results page here you can view the male or female leaderboard, see overall results with splits, or track a particular athlete. Good luck to everyone competing in the Leadville Trail 100!
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[UPDATE 2015: See Leadville Trail 100 athlete tracker]

Comrades Marathon - [2016 RESULTS] Runner Tracking, Live Video Streaming, and More

[UPDATE, May 29th, 2016: See 2016 Comrades Marathon results]

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Update, May 31st, 2015: See Comrades 2015 live results: http://live.ultimate.dk/desktop/front/index.php?eventid=2400&language=us

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Updates for 2015 Comrades Marathon: Comrades website says "Use this link on your Mobile device to load the app to track your runner on race day."

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The Comrades Marathon is the world's largest ultramarathon, featuring more than 24,000 runners from elites to everyday runners (if running an ultra can be considered an "everyday" event, that is). At the official Comrades Marathon website you can track runners, see live video, and get live results.

Josh Cox is among the Americans running in this year's Comrades Marathon.