The 2026 Run Rabbit Run 100 Mile in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, offers $20,000 to the winner. Prize money extends to seven finishers, with $8,500 and $5,000 for second and third. A $1,000 bonus goes to the first climber. Teams can compete for an additional $5,000.

The race features a Hare division with a 30-hour limit and a Tortoise division with 36 hours. Only Hares compete for prize money. The course starts at 6,900 feet and climbs to 10,600 feet, with 20,391 feet of elevation gain over 101.5 miles. Read more trail coverage.

Last year’s winner, Jesse Rich, is back, along with the next three men’s finishers. Jennie Yeaman, fourth last year, returns to challenge new contenders. The course records are held by Jason Schlarb and Emilie Mann. Related: UTMB Highlights Trail Running's Competitive Edge.

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