21K
The new 21K starts with a series of 5 climbs to the summit, then winds thru the Snowbird tunnel and descents on a combination of service road and singletrack. The last mile is buttery singletrack to the finish.
Race Category
Running Stones
1
Distance
21 KM
Elevation Gain
1299 M+
Start Date
Saturday 20th July 2024
Race Start
Snowbird Center Plaza Area - 08:00
Max Allowed Race Time
05 Hours
Price
$69
Course Description
Starting at the Snowbird Center runners have a slightly downhill start on service road to a 600’ climb to the first singletrack section before climbing up “Chips Switchbacks”. A steep half mile climb. Three more climbs and descents to the summit of Snowbird at 11,000’ to the first aid station at Hidden Peak. Leaving Hidden Peak, runners will encircle the summit and head thru the Infamous Tunnel and descent a service road down Peruvian Gulch to the “Amphitheatre” turning downhill continuing down Peruvian Gulch. Once runners reach the Water Only aid station at the top of the Wilbere Chair, it’s buttery singletrack to the finish at the Snowbird Center.
Gear & Regulations
Mandatory Gear
- Minimum water supply: 1/2 liter of hydration capacity
- Light wind jacket - due to existing winter conditions still present
Recommended Gear
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Ability to carry 1 liter of hydration capacity
- Cell phone with international plan
Music: Listening to music using earphones only, is tolerated, so long as it is safe to do so. Any earphones MUST be removed when crossing any roads, as well as on approach to, and whist at, any checkpoints and when approaching and passing any Safety Team members.
Aid Station Chart
Learn more about each Aid Station, elevation gain and loss, cut-off times, and where drop bags and crew are allowed on course