What distances and elevation gains are offered?

• →50K with 7,000+ ft elevation gain
• →10 Miler with 2,000+ ft elevation gain
• →5 Miler with ~1,000 ft elevation gain

What is the race schedule and start times?

• →50K: 7:00 AM
• →10 Miler: 9:30 AM
• →5 Miler: 9:30 AM

What are the strict cutoffs for the 50K distance?

• →Aid Station #4: 2:30 PM (pacing warning issued)
• →Aid Station #5: 4:00 PM (headlamp becomes mandatory)
• →Final finish cutoff: 7:00 PM

What is the mandatory gear for 50K runners?

• →GPX route loaded on a watch or phone
• →Headlamp
• →Minimum of 1L hydration capacity
• →Minimum of 400 calories of nutrition
• →Outer layer or windbreaker

What should I expect regarding aid stations and hydration?

This is a cupless event, meaning runners must bring their own hydration pack. Water and electrolyte mixes are available at:

• →The start/finish area
• →5 aid stations along the 50K course (fuel is also provided at all five)
• →1 aid station along the 10 Miler course

How can I access the course routes?

Digital maps and GPX files are available through the following links:

50K Route:

• →GaiaGPS ↗
• →KML ↗
• →Strava ↗

10 Miler Route:

• →GaiaGPS ↗
• →GPX ↗
• →Strava ↗

5 Miler Route:

• →GaiaGPS ↗
• →GPX ↗
• →Strava ↗

What awards are given to winners?

• →Recognition for Top Male, Female, and Non-Binary finishers
• →Brooks shoes (provided via Root Runners) awarded to the 50K Top Male, Female, and Non-Binary winners

Does the event have a sustainability focus?

• →This is a zero carbon event; $1 is added to each registration to offset personal travel emissions in partnership with Native Energy ↗
• →Monetary donations are collected during the event for a local non-profit