How to Watch Western States Live: Livestream + Follow Injinji Athletes Jeff Browning, Tara Dower, and Lauren Puretz

The Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run is the world’s oldest trail race, traversing majestic alpine terrain and dipping into canyons all the way from Olympic Valley, California, to Auburn. Now in its 53rd year, the race is considered one of the most prestigious ultraraces in the world—offering just 369 runners with the chance to try to beat the grueling 30-hour cutoff. Follow along as this year’s talented pool of runners tackle demanding backcountry terrain (only accessible by horse or helicopter), quad-killing descents and sleepless miles. Be sure to give your favorite toesock-wearing Injinji Athletes some love on Instagram.

• Tara Dower

• Jeff Browning

• Lauren Puretz

• Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run will be LIVE streamed on YouTube starting at 5:00AM PST, Saturday June, 27. Note: Cell service can be unreliable in certain parts of the race, so coverage may come in and out, although recent Starlink additions hope to boost this. Fun note: Team Injinji Athlete and ultrarunner, Corinne Shalvoy will be broadcasting on the livestream.

• You can also use the Ultralive.net Live Tracker to search for specific runners along the course.

This year, Team Injinji has three Athletes taking on this grueling race and many more competing in other Tahoe Week events.

• Tara Dower: Team Injinji Athlete Tara Dower earned her Golden Ticket at the 2025 Javelina 100 Mile.

• Lauren Puretz: Team Injinji Athlete Lauren Puretz earned her Golden Ticket at the Chianti Ultra Trail 120k

• Jeff Browning: Team Injinji Athlete Jeff Browning received an auto entry based on his speedy placements: 4th 2024 High Lonesome 100 Mile; 2nd 2024 Cocodona 250 Mile.

When running a long distance ultra, it is crucial to pay attention to your foot health. According to Western State’s last gear survey, Injinji toesocks were the number one socks worn by racers on course to stay on top of blister-prevention, moisture management and optimize all around foot health and toe splay.

• Injinji Trail Running Socks (A tried-and-true Athlete-favorite sock)

• Injinji Ultra Run Socks (For those who want extra cushioning in the toes)

• Injinji Performance Running Shirts (For those optimizing head-to-toe performance)

Continue reading the blog to find out what must-have items Tara Dower packs in her ultramarathon gear kit (from glitter to toesocks and everything in between). And best of luck to all runners and volunteers out on the course.