In just over two months’ time, on April 28-29, runners will descend on Auburn, California, to take part in four different distances in the 2023 The Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB.
General registration for the 50K and 100K distances are now sold out. However, runners still have an opportunity to take part in either the 25K or 100-mile distance.
Announced in December, The Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB was selected as the first ever UTMB World Series Major to be hosted in the Americas. The event therefore gives all finishers additional opportunities to qualify for the UTMB World Series Finals held at the world’s biggest trail running event, UTMB Mont-Blanc.
The Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB takes place in the gold-rush town of Auburn, California. This is seen as an iconic destination in trail running considered the birthplace of mountain ultras in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.
Runners in the 100-mile race will experience some of the most scenic and rugged sections of the Western States Trail, as they cover up to 7,300m (24,000 ft) of elevation gain, passing by the river crossing at Rucky Chucky then through the Canyons to visit Devil’s Thumb and Swinging Bridge.
All finishers will be awarded eight Running Stones towards the UTMB World Series Finals and a custom belt buckle for their efforts.
