Race Day Weather
Warming trend, steady conditions
Runners will face a temperature increase from 54°F to 75°F, with humidity remaining low at 32%. Wind will be a gentle S headwind throughout, peaking at 9 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Competitors should start conservatively to manage the rising temperatures and consider hydration strategies as they progress.
The Hardrock 100 is a grueling ultramarathon that challenges runners with a 102.5-mile loop through Colorado's rugged San Juan Mountains. Traversing 4WD roads, dirt trails, and cross-country terrain, the course features a cumulative elevation change of 66,394 feet, with an average elevation exceeding 11,000 feet. Runners navigate 13 major passes between 12,000 and 13,000 feet, culminating at the 14,048-foot summit of Handies Peak. The race honors the area's mining heritage, requiring participants to "kiss the Hardrock," a ram's head painted on a stone, upon completion. Held annually in early July, the event is renowned for its demanding conditions, including steep climbs, snow packs, river crossings, and boulder fields, making it a premier test of endurance and mountaineering skills. Source
Historical Weather
Temperature History
Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.
Detailed History
| Year | Conditions | Low / High | Rain | Dew Point | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 50°/79° | - | 27° | ||
2024 | 57°/83° | - | 29° | ||
2023 | 54°/81° | - | 16° | ||
2022 | 57°/77° | Light | 48° | ||
2021 | 53°/75° | Light | 43° | ||
2016 | 53°/80° | - | 24° | ||
2015 | 46°/66° | Light | 41° | ||
2014 | 58°/77° | Light | 48° | ||
2013 | 55°/73° | Light | 49° | ||
2012 | 55°/76° | Light | 46° | ||
2011 | 55°/78° | Light | 42° | ||
2010 | 52°/74° | - | 43° | ||
2009 | 57°/90° | Light | 43° | ||
2008 | 56°/78° | - | 41° | ||
2007 | 57°/83° | - | 30° | ||
2006 | 52°/83° | - | 26° | ||
2005 | 46°/91° | - | 27° | ||
2004 | 48°/75° | - | 29° | ||
2003 | 59°/93° | - | 36° | ||
2001 | 61°/86° | - | 51° | ||
2000 | 61°/88° | - | 45° | ||
1999 | 56°/77° | - | 56° | ||
1998 | 56°/83° | - | 53° | ||
1997 | 48°/83° | - | 36° |