as with prior years, we will start in waves to elevate runner experience on course. your designated wave will be emailed prior to race. age group awards are based off chip time, overall awards and prize money will be gun time

wave 1: 8:00am

wave 2: 8:10am

wave 3: 8:20am

all cutoffs are extended to accommodated wave starts

unique single loop course with no out and backs or reused trail

follow ORANGE flags, ribbons, and directional signs. there will also be WRONG WAY signs at critical junctions

3,800ft+ vertical gain. Average elevation over 9,100ft; Low 8,050ft, high 11,053ft

mix of buttery singletrack, rocky technical trails, soft pumice trails, limited bike path and access roads

high altitude challenge that will be most enjoyed with proper preparation and training

full course description here

4 fully stocked aid stations with typical sweet and salty snacks, fruit, water, and GU Energy products to keep you energized

GU PRODUCTS - subject to change

GU Roctane Energy Drink: Summit Tea or Grape

GU Roctane Gels: Sea salt chocolate, Cherry Lime, Lemonade

GU Chews: Blueberry Pomegranate

GU Stroopwafels: Salty’s Carmel

GU Electrolyte Capsules

generous 7 hour 20 minute cutoff to promote participation from all abilities- 97% finish rate in 2025! details on cuttoffs in table below

top 5 female/male awarded cash prize as follows:

F1/M1: $1,500

F2/M2: $1,200

F3/M3: $900

F4/M4: $600

F5/M5: $300

top 3 para female/male awarded cash prize presented by Fractel as follows:

F1/M1: $1,000

F2/M2: $750

F3/M3: $600

F4/M4: $450

F5/M5: $300

top 3 female/male/non-binary runners in each 10 year age group awarded unique gift

age groups: 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

OA and AG awards will be given Sunday 9/27 3:20pm on Village Plaza stage

all runners are subject to random drug testing and specifics on race day testing can be found on our drug testing page