Mission Statement

Mission

To deliver a world-class ultrarunning experience to every athlete

Vision

To be a leader in the sport of ultrarunning and promote its personal and community benefits through trail stewardship, research, and providing a life-changing experience

Values

Excellence

Set the standard for personal challenge and event organization by embracing innovation while honoring tradition

Fairness

Uphold the highest ethical standards in every action and decision

Safety

Ensure the safety and well-being of all athletes, volunteers, and crew members

Integrity

Lead with transparency, cultivate trust, take responsibility for our actions

Respect

Create a supportive, inclusive, and welcoming environment

Community

Have a positive impact on the land and communities we touch and bring people together through a shared passion for running

Land Acknowledgement

The Western States 100-Mile Trail traverses the homelands of the Washoe and Nisenan. We acknowledge the painful history of dispossession and forced removal of Indigenous Peoples from their homelands, and we honor and respect the enduring relationship they have with the land. We recognize and respect their contributions – past, present, and future – and commit to uplifting their voices, experiences, and histories while also working together to build a better future. We ask all of you to treat the lands you visit with the same respect as those who have stewarded them for so many generations.

Donate

The Western States Endurance Run Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit corporation. If you would like to donate money to WSER you may do so via the links below. Tax ID 94-2902794.