our 26K returns to the Golden Trail World Series in 2024!

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 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 cutoffs to promote participation from all abilities- 94.7% finish rate in 2022! details on cuttoffs in table below

top 10 female/male awarded cash prize as follows:

F1/M1: $3,000

F2/M2: $2000

F3/M3: $1000

F4/M4: $900

F5/M5: $800

F6/M6: $700

F7/M7: $600

F8/M8: $500

F9/M9: $400

F10/M10: $300

top 3 female/male 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+

awards presented sunday 9/22 5pm on Village Plaza stage

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