The Western States 100. But the Western States is different than any other ultra marathon. During the course of the epic trek athletes climb and descend 30,000 feet of aggressive Sierra Nevada terrain. Hours upon hours are spent in the cold and the snow. A commensurate amount of time is spent in the searing desert heat.
Nothing compares to the Western States.
So he's been told anyway. In long distance conversations. Because to the best of his knowledge, Stringer is the only Cape Codder who has ever received an invitation to compete in the event that's quickly gaining a reputation as the toughest running race on the planet. Part of the race's formidable reputation comes from its strict 30 hour cut-off time. If a competitor crosses the finish line a mere second after the 30 hour cut off he does not receive an official finish.