28K
The 28K is held on the exact same trails as the signature 50K route, giving runners the same captivating views at the summit of Snowbird. This challenging race brings 6,300 feet of elevation gain.
Race Category
Running Stones
1
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” turn for the final climb up the Cirque Ridge back to Hidden Peak aid station. Final descent is almost all downhill with a few “bumps” along the way. Race finishes at the Snowbird Center on the Plaza Deck.
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.
Cut Off Time
Hidden Peak 1 = 11:10 AM
