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Daniel Petty, The Denver PostKilian Jornet #1 of Spain poses for a portrait after finishing the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 16, 2016, in Silverton, Colorado. Jornet tied with Jason Schlarb for the win. The 100.5-mile loop course takes runners from Silverton to Telluride to Ouray to Lake City and back to Silverton.
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostJason Schlarb #180 of Colorado poses for a portrait after completing the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 16, 2016, in Silverton, Colorado. Schlarb tied with Kilian Jornet for the win. The 100.5-mile loop course takes runners from Silverton to Telluride to Ouray to Lake City and back to Silverton.
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostEmma Roca #179 of Spain poses for a portrait after completing the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 16, 2016, in Silverton, Colorado. Roca, who was the second female and ninth overall, finished in 29 hours, 36 minutes. The 100.5-mile loop course takes runners from Silverton to Telluride to Ouray to Lake City and back to Silverton.
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostLarry Kundrik #158 poses for a portrait after the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 16, 2016, in Silverton, Colorado. Kundrik, who was 59th overall, finished in 41 hours, 7 minutes. The 100.5-mile loop course takes runners from Silverton to Telluride to Ouray to Lake City and back to Silverton.
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostAnna Frost #4 of New Zealand poses for a portrait after completing the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 16, 2016, in Silverton, Colorado. Frost, who was the first female and eighth overall, finished in 29 hours, 2 minutes. The 100.5-mile loop course takes runners from Silverton to Telluride to Ouray to Lake City and back to Silverton.
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostGreg Veltkamp #195 of Vermont poses for a portrait after the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 16, 2016, in Silverton, Colorado. Veltkamp, who was 57th overall, finished in 41 hours, 4 minutes. The 100.5-mile loop course takes runners from Silverton to Telluride to Ouray to Lake City and back to Silverton.
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostDmitriy Kernasovskiy #153 of California poses for a portrait after the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 17, 2016, in Silverton, Colorado. Kernasovskiy, who was 110th overall, finished in 47 hours, 44 minutes. The 100.5-mile loop course takes runners from Silverton to Telluride to Ouray to Lake City and back to Silverton.
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostChristopher Agbay #27 of Massachusetts poses for a portrait after the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 16, 2016, in Silverton, Colorado. Agbay, who was 51st overall, finished in 39 hours, 56 minutes. The 100.5-mile loop course takes runners from Silverton to Telluride to Ouray to Lake City and back to Silverton.
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostTom Remkes #31 of Utah poses after the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 16, 2016, in Silverton, Colorado. Remkes, who was 50th overall, finished in 39 hours, 56 minutes. The 100.5-mile loop course takes runners from Silverton to Telluride to Ouray to Lake City and back to Silverton.
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostAndrea Feucht #124 poses for a portrait after completing the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 17, 2016, in Silverton, Colorado. Feucht , who was 111th overall, finished in 47 hours, 44 minutes. The 100.5-mile loop course takes runners from Silverton to Telluride to Ouray to Lake City and back to Silverton.
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostBen Wyrick #203 of North Carolina poses for a portrait after the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 16, 2016, in Silverton, Colorado. Wyrick, who was 56th overall, finished in 41 hours, 3 minutes. The 100.5-mile loop course takes runners from Silverton to Telluride to Ouray to Lake City and back to Silverton.
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostDennis Ahern #102 poses for a portrait after the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 16, 2016, in Silverton, Colorado. Ahern, who was 69th overall, finished in 42 hours, 33 minutes. The 100.5-mile loop course takes runners from Silverton to Telluride to Ouray to Lake City and back to Silverton.
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostAndy Jones-Wilkins #150 of Virginia poses for a portrait after the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 16, 2016, in Silverton, Colorado. Jones-Wilkins, who was 66th overall, finished in 41 hours, 51 minutes. The 100.5-mile loop course takes runners from Silverton to Telluride to Ouray to Lake City and back to Silverton.
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostRyan Martin #41 of Colorado poses for a portrait after the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 16, 2016, in Silverton, Colorado. Martin, who was 72nd overall, finished in 42 hours, 50 minutes. The 100.5-mile loop course takes runners from Silverton to Telluride to Ouray to Lake City and back to Silverton.
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostKris Kern #25 of New Mexico poses for a portrait after the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 17, 2016, in Silverton, Colorado. Kern, who was 112th overall, was the final official finisher in 47 hours, 45 minutes. The 100.5-mile loop course takes runners from Silverton to Telluride to Ouray to Lake City and back to Silverton.
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostBarbara Olmer #39 (L) and Scott Olmer #40 (R) pose for a portrait after completing the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 17, 2016, in Silverton.
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostDale Garland, run director of the Hardrock 100, poses for a portrait after the completion of the ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 17, 2016, in Silverton.
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostDoug Seaver #183 of Missouri poses for a portrait after the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 17, 2016, in Silverton, Colorado. Seaver, who was 74th overall, finished in 42 hours, 59 minutes.
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostRachel Bucklin #115 poses for a portrait after the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 16, 2016, in Silverton, Colorado. Bucklin, who was 73rd overall, finished in 42 hours, 55 minutes.
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostKirk Apt poses for a portrait after completing the The Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 16, 2016, in Silverton. Apt, who has now completed the course 22 straight times, was 71st overall and finished in 42 hours, 47 minutes.
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostKelly Agnew #43 of Utah poses for a portrait after the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 16, 2016, in Silverton, Colorado. Agnew, who was 68th overall, finished in 41 hours, 52 minutes.
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostJohn Hallsten #136 of Montana poses for a portrait after the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 16, 2016, in Silverton. Hallsten, who was 65th overall, finished in 41 hours, 50 minutes.
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostChris Twiggs #42 of Florida poses for a portrait after the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 16, 2016, in Silverton. Twiggs, who was 42nd overall, finished in 41 hours, 52 minutes.
SILVERTON, CO - JULY 16: Daniel Benhammou #11 of Colorado poses for a portrait after the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 16, 2016, in Silverton, Colorado. Benhammou, who was 64th overall, finished in 41 hours, 47 minutes. The 100.5-mile loop course takes runners from Silverton to Telluride to Ouray to Lake City and back to Silverton. (Photo by Daniel Petty/The Denver Post)
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostGreg Salvesen #33 of Colorado poses for a portrait after the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 16, 2016, in Silverton, Colorado. Salvesen, who was 61st overall, finished in 41 hours, 26 minutes. The 100.5-mile loop course takes runners from Silverton to Telluride to Ouray to Lake City and back to Silverton. (Photo by Daniel Petty/The Denver Post)
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostHowie Stern #23 of California poses for a portrait after the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 16, 2016, in Silverton. Stern, who was 58th overall, finished in 41 hours, 5 minutes.
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostDonald Beuke #108 poses for a portrait after the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 16, 2016, in Silverton. Beuke, who was 55th overall, finished in 40 hours, 54 minutes.
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostPodog Vogler #196 of Arkansas poses for a portrait after the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 16, 2016, in Silverton. Vogler, who was 60th overall, 41 hours, 8 minutes.
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostRick Hessek #139 of Colorado poses for a portrait after the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 16, 2016, in Silverton, Colorado. Hessek, who was 52nd overall, finished in 40 hours, 1 minute. The 100.5-mile loop course takes runners from Silverton to Telluride to Ouray to Lake City and back to Silverton. (Photo by Daniel Petty/The Denver Post)
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostTrevor Garner #128 of Idaho poses for a portrait for the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 16, 2016, in Silverton. Garner, who was 54th overall, finished in 40 hours, 40 minutes.
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostSILVERTON, CO - JULY 16: David Town #20 of Oregon poses for a portrait after finishing the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 16, 2016, in Silverton, Colorado. Town, who was 48th overall, finished in 39:49. The 100.5-mile loop course takes runners from Silverton to Telluride to Ouray to Lake City and back to Silverton. (Photo by Daniel Petty/The Denver Post)
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostXavier Thevenard #190 of France poses for a portrait after completing the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 16, 2016, in Silverton. Thevenard, who was third overall, finished in 23 hours, 57 minutes.
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostJames Varner #9 of Washington poses for a portrait after the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 16, 2016, in Silverton, Colorado. Varner, who was 53rd overall, finished in 40 hours, 39 minutes. The 100.5-mile loop course takes runners from Silverton to Telluride to Ouray to Lake City and back to Silverton.
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Kilian Jornet #1 of Spain poses for a portrait after finishing the Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 16, 2016, in Silverton, Colorado. Jornet tied with Jason Schlarb for the win. The 100.5-mile loop course takes runners from Silverton to Telluride to Ouray to Lake City and back to Silverton.
ExpandRunners posed for portraits immediately after finishing the annual Hardrock 100 ultra distance run through the San Juan Mountains on July 16, 2016, in Silverton, Colorado. The 100.5-mile loop course takes runners from Silverton to Telluride to Ouray and Lake City before returning to Silverton.
This year’s winners — — while the final runner, Kris Kern, finished in 47:45:00, nearly two full days of movement to cover the course, which gains roughly 33,000 feet and descends the same amount. The early photos of this focus on the elite, sponsored runners and end with those who are every day people, who carry other full-time jobs yet come to this event each year hoping to finish either for the first time or faster than they did the year before. Their glory is in the process, not the final time.