The Best Hardrock 100 Moments! Epic Finishes & Highlights

Finn Melanson and Scott Hicklenlooper ventured to Silverton, CO to spectate and capture some of the magic and highlights from the 2023 Hardrock 100.
The Hardrock 100 is a renowned ultramarathon trail running race that takes place annually in Colorado, USA. The race covers a challenging 100-mile (161 kilometers) loop through the San Juan Mountains, which are known for their rugged and high-altitude terrain.
The race starts and finishes in Silverton, Colorado, and it typically passes through several high mountain passes, including Handies Peak, Virginius Pass, and Kroger's Canteen, with an elevation gain of over 33,000 feet (10,000 meters). The course is designed to be extremely demanding, making it one of the most difficult ultramarathons in the world.
Participation in the Hardrock 100 is limited, and runners must qualify through other ultramarathon events to gain entry. The event has gained a reputation for its challenging course, stunning scenery, and a sense of camaraderie among participants and volunteers.
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[@katieh2838]

Courtney is a beast - in the best way possible. And such an inspiration to life.

[@runsingletrack]

Yes indeed!

[@trailsofanoldrunner]

A dramatic video presentation of highlights. Great work

[@runsingletrack]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@scotthickenlooper]

ALL-TIME EPIC DAY!! so stoked I got to come along for the journey.

[@runsingletrack]

Yes it was! Round 2 coming soon..

[@robynrobertson728]

Sooo epic This authentic highlights reel needs to be more the formula for docos Brilliantly done Inc how hard it is for filming and crews to get to places Add the river crossings and out of aid station footage too

[@runsingletrack]

Thanks!

[@adeleck7661]

Excellent highlights, love the format! Great work, please do this again!

[@runsingletrack]

Thanks! Will do!

[@BBSRFC]

@@runsingletrack Seconded! Really nice, hope you get the opportunity to do it again

[@tommilam6320]

Those stills at the end with the music was 🔥🔥🔥

[@Courtneydoeswalter]

Thank you big daddy Finn🙌

[@runsingletrack]

Im just a small fish facilitating some content

[@sararizkalla-tyson9465]

Some great stuff, love the real stuff, behind the scenes footage.

[@kellysmith6429]

This was fantastic!!

[@runsingletrack]

Thank you!

[@studiohost]

Like your content ! Help keep trail running fr$$ !!!

[@justinmyers1805]

Such great content and videography here. thanks!!

[@runsingletrack]

Credit to Scott Hickenlooper for capturing awesome shots..thanks so much for watching!

[@Belrene1225]

A terrific capture.

[@runsingletrack]

Thanks!!

[@KunalKumar1]

so epic!!! and great visuals from the finish line!! - so good

[@runsingletrack]

Thank you so much for watching

[@obsidiantain]

This is great, Finn, real awesome! I see the channel has been steadily growing since States and it’s well earned! Keep at it!

[@runsingletrack]

Thanks a ton!

[@KarolAndrzejewski]

Great recap! Thanks for putting it together.

[@runsingletrack]

Our pleasure!

[@karenjones180]

This was totally amazing footage! We have a Rubicon and have given crew rides over Cinammon pass to Sherman. Great job on the most iconic of all runs!

[@runsingletrack]

Ahh thats awesome..what a thrilling yet treacherous ride

[@karenjones180]

@@runsingletrack I now remember it was a woman from Kilian’s crew. She was defizzing a 2 liter bottle of coke. This was pre FLODA!

[@ConversationalPace]

This was sick!! Great footage and great vibes all around!

[@runsingletrack]

Thank ya, Comrad

[@algraetz]

Thanks for all the work putting this video together mate 🙂 Great to see race footage

[@runsingletrack]

Thank ya

[@Doubleeaglediaries]

Great shots. Looking forward to next year’s footage

[@runsingletrack]

Us too!

[@janetohlsen6712]

Excellent!

[@runsingletrack]

Many thanks!

[@irunovermountains]

Loved this. Nice job

[@runsingletrack]

Thanks for the inspo with your vee log stuff

[@firedupoutdoors]

Just what I was looking for and great job.

[@tarmon768]

This was great. Thank you

[@runsingletrack]

You're so welcome!

[@angelhristov2933]

Awesome footage 😊

[@runsingletrack]

Thank you very much!

[@yorkbeachrunner]

Great video recap!🎉Loved the one with you,brett&jeff as well!!!🎉Keep up the great work!! Love it!!💛

[@runsingletrack]

Thank you!

[@amybee234]

This footage is amazing, thanks for putting this together and sharing so quickly!! Watching the highlights reel I seem to have a little something in my eye, must be allergies 😭

[@runsingletrack]

Us too (the allergies) 😂

[@vodoovinc]

Javier straight up looking fresh at all the aid stations, absolute beast!

[@souslesbombes]

At 48 🤪

[@runsingletrack]

He was so strong

[@milesofwhite]

Very cool quick recap

[@runsingletrack]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jillsy2815]

I wonder what you think of following also the 2 oldest men & 2 oldest women? Or interviewing 2 oldest finishers? I think it would provide a lot of inspiration. (like Gunhild Swanson's WSER finish) I know Jeff Browning is early 50's but it's really cool to see older ppl doing well.

[@runsingletrack]

While we 100% agree with how cool and inspiring those stories are, we exclusively cover the professional/competitive part of the sport. There are some awesome channels out there (like Ten Junk Miles) that focus on age groups and the middle and backs of the packs !

[@jillsy2815]

@@runsingletrack I'll check it out! Thanks!

[@Grcly44]

Inspiring!❤

[@runsingletrack]

Thanks for watching!

[@PetrvsMT]

Fantastic highlights! Love to see how Courtney is always smiling, she's really awesome and so inspiring!

[@runsingletrack]

Couldn't agree more!

[@JWALSH05]

Great footage! Thanks for putting this together!

[@runsingletrack]

Our pleasure!

[@Dinckelburg]

I like the font you used for the video, it has a nostalgic vibe which kind of gave a timelessness to the footage.

[@runsingletrack]

Thank you! Agreed too

[@thedolt9215]

As a mountain runner in Colorado for years and years, this was always on my bucket list. Got old too fast and procrastinated. Dang it!

[@runsingletrack]

There’s still plenty of time! Do it!

[@stephanecozien9035]

Merci sympa la vidéo

[@runningsolesllc437]

Great work guys, can’t wait to see next years already, well done!

[@runsingletrack]

Thanks so much!

[@MarkGriffith]

Great set of highlights (people need to get camera's with silent shutter)

[@b3108]

I wanna know that music title... titles, I mean - two songs, yeah? XD

[@jimmoses6617]

Mid/rear pack love would be a welcomed thing :)

[@runsingletrack]

We focus exclusively on the professional/competitive part of the sport, but always recommend other media outlets in the sport, like Ten Junk Miles and The Mid Packer Pod, that specialize in this coverage.

[@alehax27]

Excellently filmed. Earned a sub

[@runsingletrack]

Woo! Thanks

[@user-gy1xw3do7i]

Amazed by the field across the board, but watching Claire crush a top 5 only to be nearing the finish of Tahoe 200 with a 4 mile lead really is something (currently at mile 185). Truly outstanding results from the top women

[@runsingletrack]

She is so amazing

[@bacon2ator]

Finn's absolute commitment to mispronouncing Ouray at every opportunity is inspiring.

[@runsingletrack]

Hahahahaha..can’t stop won’t stop 😂

[@thomasbowling3146]

Great recap - I enjoyed the opportunity to meet you and chat a bit! Cash money!

[@runsingletrack]

Same here!

[@jillsy2815]

beautiful work! What other races are coming up that you are covering (besides UTMB 😂) ? 🎉🎉🎉

[@runsingletrack]

We shall see! Hopefully a few fall ones like Grindstone and Javelina

[@haleypenman]

Someone please tell me what song that wasssss 😭

[@andreahuss3156]

Rad

[@runsingletrack]

Thanks!