"The race, in its 12th edition, is often considered a trial run of sorts for Western States, as a large chunk of the middle section traverses the iconic Western States Trail, including the notorious Devil's Thumb climb, Deadwood Cemetery, and Cal Street."
"On the men's side, it ended as a four-man race for those three Golden Tickets. Peterman took the lead about halfway through and never looked back to nab one ticket."
"The course, which has undergone several changes in recent years, had a late reroute earlier in the week due to inclement weather. Still, runners faced approximately 12,300 feet of elevation gain and 17,000 feet of descent."
The 2026 Canyons by UTMB 100k saw nearly 700 runners start in cool temperatures. Adam Peterman won the race, which featured significant elevation changes. The course serves as a trial for the Western States 100, with a late reroute due to weather. The race offered three Golden Tickets for entry into the Western States, with Peterman, Zach Miller, and Hayden Hawks finishing in the top three. The event is crucial for runners seeking a spot in the prestigious 100-mile race in June.
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