Master the Crest.

Local intel for the Angeles Crest 100. Training missions, crew plans, and solo strategies built in the San Gabriels.

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Distance 100.2 mi Wrightwood → Altadena

Climb ~20,000 ft Steep climbs + long descents

Cutoff 33 hours No time to waste

Finish rate ~50–60% One of the tougher 100s

AC100 in plain English.

Angeles Crest 100 is a historic point-to-point mountain hundred through the San Gabriels. Big vert, hot canyons, tight cutoffs, and tricky logistics. This guide translates the official docs and scattered race reports into a clear path from “maybe” to finish line.

How the lottery, qualifiers, and trail work actually work.
What makes AC100 different from other hundreds.
Who this race is really for — and who should wait.

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The Solo Division Playbook.

No crew. No pacers. Just you, your drop bags, and the clock. The Solo buckle is one of the most respected awards at AC100, but there’s almost no structure for how to chase it.

Drop-bag matrix for every allowed location.
Self-care protocols for heat, feet, and stomach.
Night-section tactics when you're deep in the canyon alone.

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Occasional emails with route changes, new guides, and local recon from the San Gabriels. No spam.

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