The Ouray 100 follows a complex route through the San Juan Mountains in SW Colorado, covering over 100 miles and 40,000' of climbing and descent. With a 52-hour cutoff and a 50% finish rate, success is not guaranteed!
We asked past finishers for wisdom on how to approach this race. Their responses are as follows:
In summary, the contributors to this article repeatedly mention the importance of pacing, handling altitude, conserving your legs during long descents, and dividing the course mentally into manageable sections. They also emphasize the importance of maintaining proper hydration and nutrition, taking care of your feet, and being ready for unpredictable weather with appropriate gear.
If you have any personal Ouray 100 experience or tips you'd like to share, please make a comment below!
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Jen and Ryan Wold are trail and ultrarunning coaches at Single Step Running. They offer in-person support and crewing for the Ouray 100. Click to learn more!