The Hardrock 100 race featured a tough 33,000 feet of elevation gain at an average elevation of 11,000 feet. This year, French runners swept the men's podium, with Ludovic Pommeret repeating his win in 22:21. Mathieu Blanchard and Germain Grangier followed in second and third places, with David Ayala as the first American finisher in fourth. The race was impacted by smoky air and heat, while the tragic death of runner Elaine Stypula cast a shadow over the event. Meanwhile, Katie Schide led in the women's race early on, competing against the existing course record.
French men Ludovic Pommeret, Mathieu Blanchard, and Germain Grangier swept the men's podium at the Hardrock 100, marking a historic finish for the country.
Katie Schide established a significant lead over Courtney Dauwalter's counterclockwise course record from 2023 during the race's first half.
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