Lottery Fever!
Unlike road races that can accommodate thousands of runners, popular trail ultras are often limited to many fewer runners than would like to participate. As a result, lotteries are becoming a common theme.
You may already know the Western States Lottery is closed and the “lucky” runners will be drawn this weekend.
There are, coincidentally, a couple other big lotteries underway right now, too.
The Way Too Cool 50K lottery is currently open and closes on the 8th.