Western States Golden Ticket race through California's American River canyons
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A point-to-point 100K from China Wall to downtown Auburn along the Western States Trail. Runners traverse the canyons of the North Fork American River with over 12,000 feet of climbing, including the iconic Devil's Thumb and Michigan Bluff sections. For 2026, the top two men and women earn a direct Golden Ticket entry to the Western States Endurance Run — making this one of the most competitive 100K finishes in North American ultrarunning.
Experienced ultrarunners
Auburn, CA, United StatesApril 25, 2026
| Location | Mile | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
China Wall Start | 0.0 | 5,016 ft |
Deadwood 1 Aid Station | 10.1 | 3,930 ft |
Devils Thumb 1 (Water Only) Aid Station | 12.0 | 4,367 ft |
Swinging Bridge Checkpoint | 13.5 | 2,726 ft |
Devils Thumb 2 (Water Only) Aid Station | 15.1 | 4,367 ft |
Deadwood 2 Aid Station | 18.3 | 3,930 ft |
Michigan Bluff Aid Station | 24.0 | 3,474 ft |
Foresthill Aid Station | 30.0 | 3,278 ft |
Cal 2 Aid Station | 38.2 | 1,690 ft |
Drivers Flat Aid Station | 47.5 | 1,690 ft |
Mammoth Bar Aid Station | 55.5 | 623 ft |
Confluence Aid Station | 59.1 | 577 ft |
Downtown Auburn Finish | 63.1 | 1,270 ft |
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