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Michigan woman dies while running 100-mile Hardrock ultramarathon through Colorado mountains
Michigan woman dies while running 100-mile Hardrock ultramarathon through Colorado mountains

Time of India

time12-07-2025

  • Sport
  • Time of India

Michigan woman dies while running 100-mile Hardrock ultramarathon through Colorado mountains

A 60-year-old woman from Michigan, Elaine Stypula, died while running the Hardrock 100 ultramarathon in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. The incident happened on Friday morning near the Little Giant Trail by Gold Lake, a remote part of the race route. According to local officials, members of the race safety team began CPR when Stypula collapsed during the run. Rescue teams from Silverton Medical and the San Juan County Sheriff's Office hiked to the area to help, but she was declared dead by 10:27 a.m. What happened on the trail? It's still not clear what caused the medical emergency. A spokesperson for the county said they had no further details about what happened before CPR started. The area where she collapsed is difficult to reach and part of a high-altitude trail. The Hardrock 100 organization and San Juan County, Colorado, have announced that a death took place this morning during the extends its condolences to all who are affected by this enormous loss. We are so sorry. #HR100 Race organisers confirmed the death and posted a message on the event's website, saying, 'Our hearts are with their family, friends and fellow runners as we grieve this tremendous loss.' They added that they will continue to support everyone involved in the event. What is the Hardrock 100? The Hardrock 100 is one of the toughest ultramarathons in the world. The race is 102.5 miles long and takes runners through steep mountain paths, snow, river crossings, and rocky slopes. The course starts and ends in Silverton, passing through towns like Telluride and Ouray. The Hardrock 100 and Silverton Medical Rescue have released a bit more information about the tragic death of Elaine Stypula this morning during the is so heartbreaking, and we are so sorry. #HR100 Runners must climb 13 mountain passes, including the 14,098-foot Handies Peak. The total elevation change is more than 66,000 feet. Most participants take around 40 hours to complete it, often running through the night. It is a race that pushes runners to their limits and sometimes beyond.

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