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The Western States Endurance Run is the world's oldest 100-mile race, which turns 50 last weekend .
It's a test of willpower, fortitude and pain tolerance more than a measure of stamina, speed or athletic talent.
The course climbs nearly three miles up steep, craggy points and plunges four miles down narrow canyons.
Gordy Ainsleigh finished the Western States Trail Ride in less than 24 hours in 1974 .
The race was born mostly by accident.
It was considered too long and rugged for someone to cover the 100-mile trail on foot in 24 hours .
It became so popular, a record 9,388 runners completed a 100-kilometer or 100-miles trail qualifying race.
It took her 7 hours 50 minutes to cover the first 30.3 miles , leaving her more than 80 minutes behind schedule to finish within 24 hours .
The course plunged more than 4,000 feet over the next 16 miles and that helped Park pass about two dozen runners.
The Creek Fire broke out in mid-afternoon , forcing evacuations at the west end of the trail, leaving the air smoky.
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