Is the Finger Lakes Fifties 50-miler a Western States qualifier?

This is what the Western States website says: All age categories have been removed. Qualifying time applies to all ages, 18 years of age and older. Standards apply to all running surfaces, roads and trails.

One of the following minimum times must be met and certified by official race results or a results listing in Ultrarunning Magazine: a) 50 miles in under 11 hours b) 100 kilometers in under 14 hours c) completion of any OFFICIAL 100-mile trail race d) completion of three 50-mile runs, completed within the cutoff times of those races, but in not more than 12 hours, and during the qualifying period. * Official event, not a "fun run." * Must complete a registration form, pay an entry fee and sign a waiver. * Participants must wear bib numbers.

* Race is accurately timed. * Distance is accurately measured. * Event must have an official website.

* Results listed in UltraRunning Magazine. The Finger Lakes Fifties is an official, measured event, which appears to meet WS criteria.

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