The roads to Western States look different for @jenniferlichter and @jeffmogavero, but they begin in the same place: Missoula, Montana. For Lichter, the build-up to her @wser debut has been nothing short of dominant. She punched her ticket to Auburn with a commanding course-record victory at Black Canyon 100k in February, before adding another victory at Gorge Waterfalls 50k. After standout wins at the Speedgoat 50k and Broken Arrow 46k in 2025, Jenn is set to make her 100-mile debut as one of the favorites for the title. Mogavero’s path back to the start line comes with a year of States experience already in hand. In 2025, he delivered the fastest debut performance in race history and opened his 2026 season with a 6th-place finish in Chianti 120k. Returning to Auburn with podium ambitions, Jeff exudes the confidence that comes with knowing exactly what Western States demands. Different paths, shared trails. From the mountains of Missoula to the canyons of California, both will be a...