Trail Running

Lean Horse Trail Races

Trail Running covering 32.2 km to 160.9 km in Custer (South Dakota, United States)

LocationCuster, South Dakota, United StatesShow on map(43.7666° N, 103.5988° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +4,184 m

Lean Horse Trail Races is an endurance sporting event in Custer, South Dakota, US focused on Trail Running. Key features include Public Park, Nature & Off-Road, Night Run, Relay.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including 100 Mile (160.93 km, +4,184 m D+), 100 Mile Relay (160.93 km, +4,184 m D+), 50 Mile (80.47 km, +2,092 m D+), 30 Mile (48.28 km, +1,255 m D+), and 20 Mile (32.19 km, +835 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (leanhorseultra.com).

Official website
Lean Horse Trail Races in Custer (Work: "Table mountain light painting", Photo: Jonathan Beech, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Table mountain light painting" · Photo: Jonathan Beech · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Public ParkNature & Off-RoadNight RunRelay

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
100 MileTrail Running160.93 km+4,184 m107 m - 1,864 mLoop courseRoute & profile
100 Mile RelayTrail Running160.93 km+4,184 m110 m - 1,867 mLoop courseRoute & profile
50 MileTrail Running80.47 km+2,092 m113 m - 992 mLoop courseRoute & profile
30 MileTrail Running48.28 km+1,255 m116 m - 643 mLoop courseRoute & profile
20 MileTrail Running32.19 km+835 m119 m - 470 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
160.93 km
Elevation gain
+4,184 m D+
Elevation loss
-4,184 m D-
Altitude range
107 m - 1,864 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.2 % / 9.4 %
Course format
Loop course
160.93 km+4,184 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150FS43.7667° N, 103.5988° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 107 m to 1,864 m above sea level (+4,184 m D+, -4,184 m D-)

Peak: 1,864 m·at 73.1 km·Ø 5.2 %
107 m693 m1,278 m1,864 m0 km32.2 km64.4 km96.6 km128.7 km160.9 km1,864 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Lean Horse Trail Races take place?

Lean Horse Trail Races takes place in Custer, South Dakota, US (start area at coordinates 43.7666° N, 103.5988° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Lean Horse Trail Races?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including 100 Mile (160.93 km, +4,184 m D+), 100 Mile Relay (160.93 km, +4,184 m D+), 50 Mile (80.47 km, +2,092 m D+), 30 Mile (48.28 km, +1,255 m D+), and 20 Mile (32.19 km, +835 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Lean Horse Trail Races?

The main competition (100 Mile over 160.93 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +4,184 m of elevation gain and -4,184 m of elevation loss, ranging between 107 m and 1,864 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Lean Horse Trail Races?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (leanhorseultra.com).