Auburn, CALIFORNIA – March 20, 2024 – The Western States Endurance Run (WSER) and Mountain Outpost, a North American leader in live broadcast production in trail and ultra running, are excited to announce a partnership to deliver the 2024 Western States Endurance Run livestream. Mountain Outpost will serve as the official livestream production company for one of the world’s most prestigious 100-mile ultramarathons, bringing the race to a global audience with advancements in technology, beautiful cinematics, and captivating storytelling.
“We are thrilled to join forces with the production team at Mountain Outpost, the foremost authority in North American trail and ultra broadcasting” said Billy Yang, Western States Board Member and Livestream Executive Producer. “This collaboration promises to evolve and elevate the Western States Endurance Run broadcast experience, leveraging Mountain Outpost’s unmatched knowledge of the sport and cutting-edge live broadcasting capabilities to deliver an unforgettable experience for our passionate audience worldwide.”
This partnership between the Western States Endurance Run and Mountain Outpost injects fresh energy into the livestream experience, building upon the momentum of past productions. Mountain Outpost, known for its innovative approach to capturing the essence of trail running events, shares the Western States Endurance Run’s commitment to showcasing the true spirit of the sport and the grit of its athletes.
“Broadcasting the Western States Endurance Run is a dream come true for the Mountain Outpost team,” stated Jamil Coury, Founder of Mountain Outpost. “The opportunity to help bring the magic and mystique of this event live to a global audience is a responsibility we are extremely honored to be bestowed. We are excited to work alongside the rest of the team at Western States to enhance the already amazing livestream they have created.”
The Western States Endurance Run, known as one of the world’s most iconic ultramarathons, traverses the breathtaking Sierra Nevada mountains. The illustrious race attracts elite runners and aspiring athletes from around the world, testing their physical and mental limits over 100 miles. Mountain Outpost’s production expertise will bring the drama and beauty of the Western States Endurance Run to life for viewers worldwide, fostering a deeper connection with the race and its participants.
About Western States Endurance Run
First held in 1974, the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run has a 369-runner field from throughout the United States and more than 30 countries. Western States is considered one of the world’s preeminent 100-mile trail races, with organizational emphasis on staging a transformational and quality world-class event for its runners, as well as performing trail stewardship and conducting medical research studies for the betterment of the sport. Held on the fourth Saturday in June from Olympic Valley, Calif., the 100.2-mile event travels through the Sierra high country and the canyons of the American River on the ancestral lands of the Washoe and Nisenan tribes, before finishing at Placer High School in Auburn, Calif.
Western States Endurance Run: www.wser.org
About Mountain Outpost
Mountain Outpost is one of the leading providers of live broadcast services for trail running and ultramarathon events in North America. Founded by passionate trail runners, Mountain Outpost leverages cutting-edge technology and storytelling to capture the essence of these challenging events. The team at Mountain Outpost has produced live broadcasts of some of the most premier events in the United States including the Black Canyon 100K, Cocodona 250, Javelina Jundred, Hardrock 100, and more.
Media Contacts:
Western States Endurance Run: John Trent, Media Relations, jtruns100@gmail.com
Mountain Outpost: Matt Feldhake, Director of Marketing, matt@aravaiparunning.com
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