70 Km | CalTopo (GPX Link as well)

This is a HIGH elevation technical mountain running course that starts & finishes at an elevation of 10,500 feet. It peaks out over 11,500 feet and spends most of the 62 miles around 9,500-10,500 feet. You will be climbing for almost half of your entire race (25 ish miles and 16,700+ feet of vert) and it will be hard. Probably very hard. But it will be epic. You might cry. You will probably cry. Tears of suffering and tears of joy. Embrace the suffering.

The 100K begins by climbing out of the ski resort (10,500 ft) and links into some pristine singletrack at the base of Mt. Holly. You'll follow the Skyline Trail as you skirt around Mt. Holly and hit Skyline Aid Station. Leaving the aid, you'll turn right onto the forest road, crossing Poison Creek and through Sheep Herder's Flat. This is a steady climb up to Mud Lake Aid Station. Leaving Mud Lake, you'll criss-cross mountain streams as you descend towards Blue Lake. This is one of the most gorgeous trails I've ever run. Mt. Belknap and Mt. Baldy are in front of you the entire time, as well as the turquoise jewel of Blue Lake. Leaving Blue Lake there are more water crossings and a significant climb up to Bullion Pasture Aid Station.

Bullion Pasture will give you your first access to your crew and a drop bag. The course gives you a break with a nice, easy descent to Copper Belt Aid. But what goes down, must come back up! Next you'll tackle the climb up to Copper Belt. It begins with switchbacks in the trees, and finishes with a traverse across some loose talus (CAUTION: Exposure). If you have a fear of heights, this is probably the worst spot on the course. Everything else is pretty manageable. Grab your bracelet at the Copper Belt turnaround and make your way back to Copper Belt Aid, and then Bullion for the second time. If you don't like wet feet, I'd recommend having dry shoes at Bullion and changing into them the second time you hit the aid. Most of the water crossings are done at this point. 

Next you'll follow the forest road over the pass, back to Mud Lake Aid Station. When you leave Mud Lake this time, you'll take a left instead of a right (the junction is .5 miles after the aid). Turning left brings you to the base of Shelly Baldy Peak. This is a new climb this year and it's completely off trail. The out-and-back to the summit is short (only .8 miles each way), but the climb is steep and rocky. Fortunately, you can see the summit sign and the mailbox from the base. You'll probably see a stream of runners as well since both the 100K and Marathon tackle this climb. 

After Shelly Baldy, you'll head south on the Blue Lake Trail. There will be a (marked) critical junction here as the 100K and Marathon runners take Skyline Trail. The Blue Lake Trail slowly descends through the pines. You'll have one more minor water crossing (you may be able to stay dry on race day), before you hit Big John's Flat. This open area is 1.5 miles long and acts as a "Crew Zone". Crews will have access to 70K runners anywhere in the Big John's Flat area (miles 34.0-35.5). Just make sure not to block the road.

Shortly after the crew zone, you'll reach Skyline Aid for the second time. Following Skyline Trail all the way up and over Mt. Holly saddle. This will bring you to Lake Stream Aid. The trail to Lake Stream follows a small stream (what a coincidence), and has some cool waterfalls. After the aid, you can turn around and take Skyline straight back to the finish!

Crews are welcome to see their runner at Bullion Pasture (mile 13.8 & 24.9) and in the Big John's Flat Crew Zone (miles 34.0-35.5).

Pacers are allowed for 70K runners beginning at Bullion Pasture II (mile 24.9). Pacers can also start/finish at Big John's Flat Crew Zone (miles 34.0-35.5).

You'll have access to a drop bag at Bullion Pasture (miles 13.8 & 24.9) as well as at the start/finish. 

NOTE: Do not bring large duffle bags, garbage bags, suitcases, or rigid plastic bins as your drop bag. A small duffel or dry bag is ideal. You just don’t need that much stuff, we promise. We will have a volunteer at the drop off location who will tell you know if your bag is small enough to be delivered.

70K
Skyline II - 7:30pm (35.5 miles, 13.5 hours)
Lake Stream - 9:30pm (40.2 miles, 15.5 hours)
Finish - 6:00am (44.0 miles, 24 hours)

Gear Requirements (100K, 70K, & Marathon)
We recommend a rain jacket at minimum for the 1/2 marathon runners

1. Rain Jacket

2. Space/Emergency Blanket

3. Cell Phone/GPS Device*

4. Whistle

5. Reusable Cup

*Our intent here is to have all participants running with their course on their phone and/or a GPS device such as a watch. We will mark the course as well as we can but over the last two years we have seen wildlife and cattle eat or trample our ribbons and pin flags. Having the track on you at all times can be an important peace of mind if you come to spot on course where you’re unsure of where to go.

Example for phone: Gaia app (free, works in airplane mode)
If you are using your watch for a GPS track, we highly recommend also carrying a phone in case of an emergency.

Marathon | CalTopo (GPX Link as well)

This is a HIGH elevation technical mountain running course that starts & finishes at an elevation of 10,500 feet. It peaks out over 11,500 feet and spends most of the 62 miles around 9,500-10,500 feet. You will be climbing for almost half of your entire race (25 ish miles and 16,700+ feet of vert) and it will be hard. Probably very hard. But it will be epic. You might cry. You will probably cry. Tears of suffering and tears of joy. Embrace the suffering.

The 100K begins by climbing out of the ski resort (10,500 ft) and links into some pristine singletrack at the base of Mt. Holly. You'll follow the Skyline Trail as you skirt around Mt. Holly and hit Skyline Aid Station. Leaving the aid, you'll turn right onto the forest road, crossing Poison Creek and through Sheep Herder's Flat. This is a steady climb up to Mud Lake Aid Station. Leaving Mud Lake, you'll criss-cross mountain streams as you descend towards Blue Lake. This is one of the most gorgeous trails I've ever run. Mt. Belknap and Mt. Baldy are in front of you the entire time, as well as the turquoise jewel of Blue Lake. Leaving Blue Lake there are more water crossings and a significant climb up to Bullion Pasture Aid Station.

Bullion Pasture will give you access to a drop bag. If you don't like wet feet, I'd recommend having dry shoes at Bullion since most of the water crossings are done at this point. 

Next you'll follow the forest road over the pass, and back to Mud Lake Aid Station. When you leave Mud Lake this time, you'll take a left instead of a right (the junction is .5 miles after the aid). Turning left brings you to the base of Shelly Baldy Peak. This is a new climb this year and it's completely off trail. The out-and-back to the summit is short (only .8 miles each way), but the climb is steep and rocky. Fortunately, you can see the summit sign and the mailbox from the base. You'll probably see a stream of runners as well since both the 100K and 70K tackle this climb. After Shelly Baldy, you're on Skyline Trail all the way to the finish!

Crews
Crews will be allowed at the start/finish.

Pacers
There are no pacers in the Marathon. Pacers are ONLY allowed for 100K and 70K runners.

You'll have access to a drop bag at Bullion Pasture (mile 13.8 ) as well as at the start/finish. 

NOTE: Do not bring large duffle bags, garbage bags, suitcases, or rigid plastic bins as your drop bag. A small duffel or dry bag is ideal. You just don’t need that much stuff, we promise. We will have a volunteer at the drop off location who will tell you know if your bag is small enough to be delivered.

Crews
Crews will be allowed at the start/finish.

Pacers
There are no pacers in the Half Marathon. Pacers are ONLY allowed for 100K and 70K runners.

You are allowed to have a drop bag (warm clothes) at the start/finish. But there will be no drop bags on course for the Half Marathon.

Half Marathon
Lake Stream II - 9:30pm (10.7 miles, 14 hours)
Finish - 6:00am (14.5 miles, 22.5 hours)