Lean Horse 100

Date

Aug 19 - 20 2023
Expired!

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.

*New in 2023 30-Mile Black Hills CrossFit Edition relay teams of 3 and 6.

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

5:00 AM – 50M Start at Custer Football/Track Complex
6:00 AM – BHCFE Singles Start (every 10 minutes) Start at Custer Football/Track Complex
7:00 AM – BHCFE Teams of 3 Start (every 10 minutes) Start at Custer Football/Track Complex
8:00 AM – 30M Start at Custer Football/Track Complex
8:00 AM – 20M Start at Custer Football/Track Complex
8:10 AM – BHCFE Teams of 6 Start (every 10 minutes) Start at Custer Football/Track Complex
8:00 PM – Finish Line Cut-Off Time

Registration

100M – $300
100M (5 Person Relay) – $500
50M – $150
30M – $125
20M – $100
30M Black Hills CrossFit Edition 1 Males OR 1 Females – $150
30M Black Hills CrossFit Edition 3 males OR 3 females – $300
30M Black Hills CrossFit Edition 3 males AND 3 females – $400

Download 100M Crew Driving Instructions

Download Aid Station Distances with Cut Offs

Date

Aug 19 - 20 2023
Expired!

Time

12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Cost

100 - 300

Location

Custer YMCA, Custer, SD
644 Crook St, Custer, SD 57730
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Lean Horse 100

Organizer

Lean Horse 100
Phone
(605) 209-8509
Email
jim@leanhorseultra.com
Website
https://leanhorseultra.com/

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