Trail ultramarathon · USA

Hardrock 100

9–11 July 2027 · Silverton, Colorado

100M: Fri, 9 July 2027

The hardest 100-miler in America. A high-altitude loop through the San Juan Mountains with 10,000+ m of climbing. Average elevation: 3,400 m. Passes above 4,000 m.

2027 dates confirmed

Event and distance dates were checked against the organizer schedule.

The mapped GPX is carried forward from 2026 until the new course is verified. Use it for course research, then re-check before race day.

Date source
9 months to go Use the page to compare course demands, choose the right distance, and build a long runway.

Entry · 100M · 2027 edition

Lottery open: apply by Wed 14 Oct 2026

Applying enters the draw; it does not secure a place. Results: Sat 5 Dec 2026.

Requirement: a finish at a designated qualifying race within its cutoff, plus 8 hours of trail or race service.

  1. ✓ Lottery applications openThu 1 Oct 2026
  2. Lottery applications closeWed 14 Oct 2026
  3. Lottery resultsSat 5 Dec 2026
  4. Service requirement form dueMon 21 Jun 2027

Subscribe to these entry dates (updates when the organizer's dates change and we recheck them) · Download .ics. Separate from any training calendar; remove it any time in your calendar app.

From the organizer's page, checked 1 Oct 2026. TrailSplits does not know whether you have a place; the organizer is the final word.

Race Overview

Hardrock 100 is a trail ultramarathon scheduled for 9–11 July 2027 in Silverton, Colorado, USA. TrailSplits currently includes one mapped course for this event, with course maps, elevation profiles, weather context, and pacing tools for the uploaded GPX data.

How to get a place: A finish at a listed qualifying 100-miler plus 8 hours of trail or race service, then a weighted lottery. For the 2027 run (9-11 July 2027) the application window is 1-14 October 2026 on UltraSignup and the lottery is on Saturday 5 December 2026; the 2026 lottery picked 147 entrants from about 3,000 applicants. Organizer's page, checked Thursday 1 October 2026.

9 months to go
Date
9–11 July 2027
Type
Trail ultramarathon
Distances
100M
Biggest course
159.2 km · +9,612 m vert
Cut-off
48 h (18.1 min/km)
Location
Silverton, Colorado, USA
100M date
Fri, 9 July 2027
100M entry
Qualifying result, then a lottery

TrailSplits is a free, independent route & pacing companion — not the official race. Visit the official Hardrock 100 site →

The organizer lists 100M at 160.9 km and +10,193 m for 2027; the course file mapped here (the organizer's 2026 file) measures 159.2 km. Small differences come from how each figure was measured; plans and pacing here use the mapped file. Organizer's race list, checked Wednesday 30 September 2026.

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Explore the 100M course

Inspect the official course track on a topographic map, through its elevation profile, or in 3D.

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Selected distance

Free training plan — 100M

Vert-focused blueprint with route-finder links into the Planner.

100M plan 159.2 km · 9612 m D+

Prepare and return

Save 100M to My Races

Keep this course, its training plan, calendar and future course updates together in your private My Races page. Saving does not publish your workouts, pace or progress.

Historical Results (2025)

Hardrock 100 100M — 2025 edition. 100 finishers.

🏆 Winner
22h 41m
📊 Median
40h 00m
50th percentile
👥 Finishers
100
⚡ DNF Rate
35%
High DNF rate
⚠️ With a 35% DNF rate, this is a demanding race. Respect the cutoffs and have a realistic pacing plan.

Where would you place?

Estimated finish-time percentiles, modeled from the 2025 winning (22h 41m) and median (40h 00m) times — a guide, not official splits.

Top 5%
27h 50m
Top 10%
30h 09m
Top 25%
34h 28m
Median
40h 00m
Top 75%
46h 24m
Top 90%
48h 00m
at cut-off

Race route lab

Turn 100M into a local rehearsal route

Open the official course in Planner, then choose a nearby start point to build a shorter loop that matches the course demand. This course averages about 60.4 m climb per km.

Race tools — 100M

Fri, 9 July 2027

9 months to go

Send to your watch

Load the Hardrock 100 100M GPX onto your GPS watch

Get the official course as a clean GPX or a Garmin TCX course, with step-by-step instructions to load it onto a Garmin, COROS, Suunto, Wahoo, or Komoot — free, no account needed.

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Compare your training

Compare your route to the Hardrock 100 100M course

See how faithfully your rehearsal route matches the real race. The official course for 100M loads as Route A — upload your training route to compare distance, elevation gain, estimated time, and how much of the course you actually cover.

Compare to the course

Course analysis

Analyze the Hardrock 100 100M course — every climb

See the 100M course broken into its major climbs and descents in order — length, gain, average grade, and steepness — so you know where the crux is and how to pace and fuel it.

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Race-week reminders

Get a nudge before Hardrock 100

A free browser notification in the final week — the course crux, the weather window, and loading the GPX onto your watch. No app, no email, no account.

Hardrock 100 — frequently asked questions

When is Hardrock 100 2027?

Hardrock 100 2027 is scheduled for 9–11 July 2027 in Silverton, Colorado. Check the official race site for registration deadlines and final details.

How long is Hardrock 100 and how much climbing is there?

159.2 km with 9,612 m climb. The longest course is 159.2 km with about 9,612 m of vertical gain — a demanding mountain course.

What is the cut-off time for Hardrock 100?

The 100M course has a 48-hour cut-off, an average of 18.1 min/km to finish in time. TrailSplits' cut-off pacer shows the buffer at each aid station.

Is there a free GPX and course map for Hardrock 100?

Yes. TrailSplits gives you the course map, an interactive elevation profile, a 3D flyover and a downloadable GPX for every mapped distance — free and with no sign-up.

How do I train for Hardrock 100?

Each distance has a free, course-specific 16-week training plan built around its distance, vertical gain and cut-offs, plus a pace and cut-off calculator.

Is TrailSplits the official Hardrock 100 website?

No. TrailSplits is a free, independent route and pacing companion. For registration and official rules, visit https://hardrock100.com.

Analyze this route in the Planner

Load the GPX directly into TrailSplits for surface analysis and terrain intel.

Preview the course offline — free

Install TrailSplits — a free app you add straight from your browser — and download the 100M course to your phone. Explore the route and elevation offline before race day, then follow it with no signal on the day. No app store, no account, no subscription.

  • ✓ Offline map of the full course
  • ✓ Turn-by-turn navigation
  • ✓ Runs for hours on one charge
📥 Download this course offline
Official website: https://hardrock100.com