The Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run and our Board of Directors are pleased to announce the awarding of $30,000 to groups and organizations in the San Juan Mountains. These donations are given to help further the work of organizations that align with the values and mission of the Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run. Receiving donations from Hardrock for are:
The Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Irwin as its new Medical Coordinator. Irwin brings over 15 years of experience in emergency medical services, having begun his career in 2009 in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains. In 2016, he relocated to Durango, Colorado, where he has served with Durango Fire, further strengthening his expertise in emergency response within rugged, high-altitude environments. His background also includes several years as a flight paramedic with Flight For Life Colorado, where he provided critical care in helicopter operations.
Irwin is no stranger to the Hardrock community, as this will mark his third year volunteering with the event. His familiarity with the race’s unique demands, combined with his extensive medical experience, makes him a strong addition to the run committee. “I’m excited to join the run committee and look forward to helping contribute to the success of the race,” said Irwin. In his new role, he will oversee medical planning and coordination, helping ensure the safety and well-being of runners, volunteers, and staff throughout the event.
Check out Run Director Dale's monthly missive to this year's runners! Including topics such as:
Hardrock is sad to learn of the passing of one of its founding members, John Cappis. John was the original course director of the Hardrock Hundred and served as the Board of Directors president until 2008.
One of the pioneers of American ultrarunning, John placed 3rd at the Western States Endurance Run in 1978, the first year that event was held as a stand alone event separate from the Tevis Cup Ride. John also placed 4th overall in the inaugural Hardrock Hundred in 1992, running start to finish with his longtime friend and fellow board member, Charlie Thorn.
In 1996, John was honored with the prestigious Mother Lode Award for his significant contributions to the Hardrock community, and in 2025 he was inducted into the Hardrock Hall of Fame. John Cappis epitomized the Hardrock slogan “Wild and Tough.” His spirit remains in the course he helped create and in the hearts of all Hardrockers.
Need a Pacer? Want to pace? Our Pacer Coordinator Andrea has this year's Pacer-Runner matchmaking spreadsheet ready to help find you your perfect trail partner!
Congratulations to all of our entrants for 2026 Hardrock! We look forward to seeing you in Silverton!
We are proud to announce this year’s Joel Zucker Memorial Scholarships to six graduating High School seniors and 10 Continuing Education students for a total of $47,000. Now in its 26th year, this scholarship was established in memory of Joel Zucker who died after finishing his third Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run in 1998. This year marks 165 scholarships for a total distribution of $366,050. All college-bound applicants from Silverton are considered as well as students in the surrounding San Juan Mountain communities that volunteer at the Hardrock Hundred Run. Read the full press release.
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Continuing Education:
100-mile run with 33,197 feet of climb and 33,197 feet of descent for a total elevation change of 66,394 feet with an average elevation of 11,186 feet - low point 7,680 feet (Ouray) and high point 14,048 feet (Handies Peak).
We acknowledge the land the Hardrock 100 traverses is the ancestral homeland of the Ute, Puebloan and Diné people. Information about this land is often told from dominant perspectives, without full recognition of the original land stewards. We invite others to join us in this acknowledgment to heal, renew and reaffirm the First Nations’ history and continued presence in Colorado and pay tribute to these traditional homelands and its people.
All or part of this operation is conducted on Public Lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service.
