The Western States Endurance Run is underway! Competitors began their 100-mile trek to Auburn, CA from The Village at Palisades Tahoe before sunrise this morning. You can watch the race live today, so be sure to tune into @wser on YouTube. | Palisades Tahoe

Jim Howard’s return to the Western States Endurance Run in 2025 is a testament to resilience and the enduring spirit of ultrarunning. A two-time WSER champion, Howard’s legacy is etched in the annals of the race’s history. In 1981, Howard, alongside Doug Latimer, crossed the finish line in a tie, both clocking 16:02:37. Two years later, in 1983, he secured a solo victory in one of the most dramatic finishes the race has ever seen. Trailing by seven minutes at Highway 49, Howard unleashed a remar

It all kicks off before the sun even rises. The 2025 Western States Endurance Run goes live at 4:15am PST on June 28 - an early start to one of the most iconic days in trail running. 370 runners. 100 miles. One shot at the finish line in Auburn. Watch it all unfold live on YouTube - starting with the pre-race coverage at 4:15am. Thanks to our presenting partner @hoka and to @guenergylabs and @trailcontahoe for the additional support. 🔗 Link in bio. Runners: we will #seeyouinauburn 🎥: @derrickl

The final official finisher of the 2025 Western States Endurance Run. With just over 3 minutes to spare, Tatsuro Aoyama of Tokyo, Japan crossed the finish line in 29:57:46—securing his buckle and his place in WSER history. The crowd roared. The clock ticked. And Tatsuro never stopped moving. This is what the Golden Hour is all about. #WSER #WesternStates100 #GoldenHour | Mountain Outpost