Lean Horse 100
RACE OVERVIEW
The Lean Horse Ultra Marathon is run in August every year in the Black Hills of South Dakota. It was first run in 2005. It features a 100-mile race, a 50-mile race, a 30-mile race, and a 20-mile race. The course is held on the George S. Mickelson Trail.
Course Overview
Surface: Crushed Limestone
Course: Mickelson Trail
Elevation Profile: Extended Gentle Climbs. This is due to the fact the course is on an old railroad bed
Hosting Town: Custer, South Dakota
Average August Daytime Temperature: High of 79 Degrees. Low of 53 Degrees
Fun Facts
33rd sanctioned 100-mile race in the United States
Known as one of the best non technical courses in the United States.
One of the most scenic rails to trails courses in the country
Friday
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM – 100M Packet Pick-Up (Custer YMCA, 644 Crook Street)
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM – 100M Drop Bags Due (Custer YMCA, 644 Crook Street)
Saturday
11:15 AM – 100M Check-In at Start Line (Custer YMCA, 644 Crook Street)
12:00 PM – 100M Start (Custer YMCA, 644 Crook Street)
12:15 PM – 4:00 PM – 20M, 30M, 50M Packet Pick-Up (Custer YMCA, 644 Crook Street)
12:15 PM – 4:00 PM – 30M, 50M Drop Bags Due (Custer YMCA, 644 Crook Street)
Sunday
3:15 AM – 50M Bus leaves Custer Football/Track Complex
5:00 AM – 50M Start
6:30 AM – 30M Bus leaves Custer Football/Track Complex
8:00 AM – 30M Start
6:45 AM – 20M Bus leaves Custer Football/Track Complex
8:00 AM – 20M Start
8:00 PM – Finish Line Cut-Off Time
Registration
100M - $300
100M (5 Person Relay) - $500
50M - $150
30M - $125
20M - $100
Download 100M Crew Driving Instructions
Download Reverse and 50M, 30M, 20M Crew Driving Instructions
Download Aid Station Distances with Cut Offs
Local time: 11:23 AM
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