In 2016, our Board of Trustees began the process of investigating the costs and benefits associated with implementing drug testing at the Western States Endurance Run. We believe that drug testing is an important and necessary step in deterring use of performance-enhancing drugs in our sport.
Today, the Western States Endurance Run is announcing the release of a "Drug Testing Policy and Protocols" document, with the purpose of conducting drug testing for the first time in our 44-year history on June 24-25, 2017. I encourage all of you to take a look at this document, which includes information on who might be tested, an appeals process, definition of legitimate medical use, and policy regarding confidentiality/public release of test results.
Sincerely,
Craig Thornley, Race Director
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