Updated 2020 info

You can expect singletrack….lots of it. Beginning at the Howelsen Hill Ski Area in the heart of Steamboat Springs, the course takes an extended tour deep into the beautiful backcountry of Routt County before returning to the transition/finish area. Racers wind through open meadows, aspen forests and wild sage gardens offering incredible views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. It is a 50+ mile race composed of two 26.2 mile loops, 100% on dirt and 90% on singletrack.

The full marathon course is identical to one lap of the mountain bike course, which is approximately 26.2 miles. The same open meadows, aspen forests and wild sage gardens offer incredible views of the surrounding peaks and valleys.

The half marathon course does not include Ridge Trail, Cow Creek or Beall Trail.

• Solo Pro/Open Men
• Solo Pro/Open Female
• Solo Citizen Men
• Solo Citizen Female
• Solo Singlespeed Male
• Solo Singlespeed Female
• Clydesdale – 200+ lbs

• Duo Male
• Duo Female
• Duo Co-ed

• King of the Boat
• Queen of the Boat

• Marathon Male
• Marathon Female
• Half Marathon Male
• Half Marathon Female

Pro/Open = If you hold a Pro or Cat 1 license, this is the class for you.
Citizen = All other racers. Remember, sandbagging is lame.
Clydesdale = If you are over 200 lbs., this is your class.
Singlespeed = You know who you are and are a sucker for suffering

Mountain bike race – Due to the constraints of our permit, there is a cutoff time of 12:00pm at the Start/Finish for riders leaving on their second lap.

Trail running race - Due to safety and aid station management, there is a cutoff time of 2:00pm (16 minute mile pace) for the marathon. Additionally, marathon runners need to reach the half marathon turnaround station at the Ridge/Beall trailhead by 12:00pm in order to be allowed to continue on to the full marathon course.

We reserve the right to alter the race course (including aid stations and other details) at any time up until race day, and we promise it will be a hard and fun day in the saddle or on foot regardless of the changes made.

Some things are beyond human control. Depending on our options and the conditions at the time of the event, we reserve the right to cancel, postpone or reschedule.

Race day event medical services are provided by Event Medical Solutions Unlimited (EMS Unlimited). EMS Unlimited is Colorado’s premier provider of event medical services, specializing in destination/mountain communities and remote access events. Visit them at www.ems-unlimited.com for more information.