622 reactions · 17 comments | The Western States Endurance Run is underway! Competitors began their 100-mile trek to Auburn, CA from The Village at Palisades Tahoe before sunrise this morning. You can watch the race live today, so be sure to tune into @wser on YouTube. | Palisades Tahoe | Facebook

Jim Howard’s return to the Western States Endurance Run in 2025 is a testament to resilience and the enduring spirit of ultrarunning. A two-time WSER champion, Howard’s legacy is etched in the annals of the race’s history. In 1981, Howard, alongside Doug Latimer, crossed the finish line in a tie, both clocking 16:02:37. Two years later, in 1983, he secured a solo victory in one of the most dramatic finishes the race has ever seen. Trailing by seven minutes at Highway 49, Howard unleashed a remar