The Western States Endurance Run is proud to be part of the Ultra-Trail World Tour (UTWT).
Each year since 2014 we have reserved six spots for elite athletes from outside North America to gain entry into Western States. Qualified elite athletes should contact UTWT. Please note that runners who gain entry into WS via UTWT must pay the entry fee just like every other runner in the race.
Athletes who have or will run WS via UTWT:
In 2019, just like in 2018, because of the cancellation of the Golden Ticket race Gorge Waterfalls, we’ve allocated those 4 spots (2 men and 2 women) to top North American Runners who intend to participate in UTWT in 2019.
- Francesca Canepa F ITA
- Tom Evans M GBR
- Clare Gallagher F USA
- Jordi Gamito Baus M ESP
- Gediminas Grinius M LTU
- Camille Herron F USA
- David Laney M USA
- Marie McNaughton F NZL
- Beth Pascall F GBR
- Patrick Reagan M USA
2018 (due to the cancellation of the Golden Ticket race Gorge Waterfalls, we’ve awarded those 4 spots to top North American Runners.)
- Lucy Bartholomew F 22, Australia
- Erik Clavery M 38, France
- Francois D’haene M 32, France
- Cecilia Flori F 37, New Zealand
- Didrik Hermansen M 38, Norway
- Stephanie Howe Violett F 34, USA
- Emilie Lecomte F 39, France
- Kaci Lickteig F 31, USA
- Patrick Reagan M 31, USA
- Jim Walmsley M 28, USA
2017
- David Byrne M 36, Australia
- Tofol Castanyer M 45, Spain
- Erik Clavery M 37, France
- Fiona Hayvice F 41, New Zealand
- Andrea Huser F 43, Switzerland
- Ildiko Wemescher F 52, Hungary
2016
- Tofol Castanyer M 44 Soller, Spain
- Francois Dehaene M 30 Saint Julien, France
- Didrik Hermansen M 36 Oslo, Norway
- Ruby Muir F 24 Napier, New Zealand
2015
- Cyril Cointre M 33 Faverges, France
- Emmanuel Gault M 38 Uzes, France
- Thomas Lorblanchet M 35 Clermont Ferrand France
- Claire Price F 46 Hong Kong
- Emma Roca F 41 Tallo, Spain
- Andrew Tuckey M 39 Asquith, Australia
2014
- Beth Cardelli F 34 Berowra Heights, Australia
- Brendan Davies M 37 Woodford, Australia
- Yoshikazu Hara M 41 Takaraduka, Japan
- Thomas Lorblanchet M 34 Clermont Ferrand, France
- Mauclair Nathalie F 43 Champagne, France
- Ryan Sandes M 32 Cape Town, South Africa