Must meet custom qualifier requirements within the qualification window
Qualifying window for 2026: September 04, 2021 – September 04, 2026
Must meet one of: (1) completion of a 100M+ trail race with ≥15,000 ft gain within the last 5 years; (2) completion of a 100K trail race with ≥10,000 ft gain within the last 3 years; (3) completion of two 50M+ trail races each with ≥7,000 ft gain within the last 3 years. Results must be verifiable (UltraSignup or race website). Alternatively, a GPX file + letter demonstrating equivalent wilderness travel capability may be submitted for discretionary review.