The First Hijab-Wearing Athlete to Attempt the Country's Oldest Ultramarathon

The program allowing Californians to borrow a state parks pass from their local library has received funding for another year. The program started in 2021 as a way to make access to state parks easier for Californians who might not be willing or able to pay 195 dollars for an annual pass. Reporter: Manola Secaira, CapRadio A woman from Michigan will become the first hijab-wearing athlete to attempt the oldest 100-mile ultramarathon in the country, right here in California. While the race is considered one of the most prestigious in the running world, it’s also one of the most exclusive. Reporter: Mark Nieto, KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices