The most technical 100-miler in North America. Averaging 11,000ft altitude throughout, Hardrock is a brutal test of mountain running at its purest.
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Hardrock 100 2026 features an elite field rated 90/100, with Kilian Jornet 🇪🇸 emerging as the clear frontrunner at 44.0% win probability. Jim Walmsley trails at 24.7% and will need a tactical masterclass to contend.
The primary battle is between Kilian Jornet and Jim Walmsley, separated by just 19.3 percentage points. The USA 🇺🇸 has 2 athletes in the top 3, adding tactical depth to their campaign. Katie Schide 🇺🇸 at 9.3% is the dark horse — capable of disrupting if the leaders neutralize each other.
Cool conditions (14°C / 56°F) are favorable for fast times. Partly Cloudy skies should allow athletes to push the pace early. Watch for W 5 mph (8 km/h) impacting the exposed sections of the course.
Kilian Jornet to win. Early projection — form and fitness closer to race day will refine this call.
Course record: 22:51:55 / 26:44:36. Silverton, CO, USA hosts this 100.5 mi (161.7 km) event.