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Montrail delivers premier trail running and hiking footwear for outdoor athletes around the world that expect excellence from themselves and their products. For everyday comfort, Montrail created a uniquely contoured, thermomoldable sandal and insole. Montrail is synonymous with the best fitting, cutting-edge outdoor footwear.

As America’s oldest western silversmiths, Comstock Heritage has been creating custom one-of-a-kind buckles since 1886. Using old-world techniques, each WS buckle is carefully crafted by hand, making each and every WS buckle truly unique.

Firetrail Pizza unites two of the coolest culinary traditions–fresh handmade pizzas baked in a mobile, wood-fired oven. Co-owner Jed Tukman, WSER four-time silver belt winner, is proud to support his favorite race.

GU Energy Lab products give you the energy to keep on going after you’ve been going for 80 miles. I would like to thank GU Sports for their continued support. Through their generosity, GU Brew and GU gels will be served at all aid stations. Both products work together to keep you fueled and properly hydrated and are well tolerated by a queasy stomach.

Hanson McClain Advisors. An independent investment financial advisory firm, locally owned, and supported by a team of credentialed financial advisors committed to providing independent investment advice in the core areas of financial planning.

Injinji, official sock of the Western States Endurance Run. It’s as simple as understanding the design difference between mittens and gloves. Injinji patented performance toesocks break the traditional sock mold with a design that enables runners to fully utilize the agility, dexterity and balance associated with each individual toe while providing an excellent solution in preventing the development of blisters and hotspots.

From its headquarters high in the Jura Mountains of France, where the company was founded in 1888, three generations have directed Julbo’s evolution from manufacturer of corrective lenses to global producer of protective eyewear for all active outdoor pursuits.

The Larkspur Hotel, Truckee-Tahoe, provides extended stay accommodations with a host of complimentary services and conveniences. Larkspur Hotels is a three-star brand that breaks the mold of large chain hotels by offering charm and personality, while delivering great value, comfort and excellent service.

MicroLumen has been a leading manufacturer of high performance medical products since 1987.

WS Aid Stations and finish-line tents are supported by Moeben Sportswear. You can count on creativity and quality when it comes to clothing built for the endurance runner. Moeben Sportswear is a longtime supporter of the WS100 and endurance running in general.

Monsters of Massage WS Friend of the Trail recipients, Ve Loyce and Marsha Shackleton, are trained in Sports and Deep Tissue Massage, and also use Acupressure and Shiatsu. Ve Loyce has developed his own unique technique of massage, which he calls, “Attack-Orientated Target Massage.”

The Montrail Ultra Cup is the premier trail ultrarunning series that gives athletes of all abilities the opportunity to compete alongside the best athletes in the sport.

Mountain Hardwear The highest quality materials, the most thorough of tests, it’s what makes Mountain Hardwear the stuff you want.

Nor-Cal Beverage is the largest independent co-packer of teas, ades, chilled juices, waters, and energy drinks west of the Mississippi. Our beer distribution group manages delivery for the nation’s largest brewery, the largest beer importer, and the largest West Coast craft brewery, along with several smaller boutique breweries.

ETF investors appreciate the flexibility and simplicity of being able to access important sectors of the financial markets in a single intraday trade. PIMCO’s ETF offerings are being designed to provide well-engineered solutions to a broad range of investors’ needs.

Sacfit is a running and walking team that provides individualized training programs for various distances.

Succeed S! Caps are easy-to-carry capsules for:

• Alleviation of cramping
• Buffers to help stabilize the stomach
• Sodium and potassium in effective amounts
• and more.

TEDMED is a community of people who are passionate about imagining the future of health and medicine. Once a year, TEDMED holds a “grand gathering” where leaders from all sectors of society come together for three and a half days. They explore the promise of technology and the potential of human achievement. This unique event combines dazzling celebration, high-powered learning and unforgettable theater.

Udo’s Oil is a certified organic, sustainable, and fish-free blend of plant-sourced oils designed to supply the ideal 2:1 ratio of Omega-3 & -6 fatty acids. It contains all the good fats you need, without any of the bad fats you should avoid.

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VESPA, an exciting new product that optimizes performance and recovery using an all-natural, highly bio-available amino acid complex synergistically combined with natural anti-oxidants.

We started ZombieRunner online in 2003, to serve the needs of trail runners, adventure racers, hikers and anyone who loves the outdoors.

Special thanks to The Auburn State Recreation Area.

Special thanks to The US Forest Service.

Ultralive.net is a free webcast service for any ultra distance event. The primary purpose is to provide live results for 100 mile trail runs but any distance race can use the service.

UltraSignup is your One-stop Shopping for all the ultras on your race schedule. Establish a new account on your first visit and future race registrations will be completed with just a few quick clicks.