50K
Known to be the toughest 50K in the USA – this course has a total of 11,400 feet of elevation gain. A series of climbs brings runners breathtaking views at the summit of Snowbird, Baldy and Hidden Peak.
Race Category
Running Stones
Finals Access
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. Leaving Hidden Peak, a 4 mile descent on rocky singletrack and ATV trail, brings us to the lowest point at Dutch Flat. From Dutch Flat, a 3 mile climb to the “Waterpipe” aid (water only). Only 1.4 miles to the “Mineral Basin Aid” at mile 19. Leaving Mineral Basin, a 2000’ climb in only 1.8 miles to the summit of Baldy, then across Baldy Ridge to the “Tunnel Aid Station” at mile 22.5. Once leaving the Tunnel, a fast descent on service road leads to the final climb up the “Cirque” ridge back to the 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
- Mobile / Cell phone (smartphone strongly recommended) with international roaming that works in the United States of America.
- Personal collapsible cup (15 cl / 5 oz minimum)
- Minimum water supply of 1 liter
- Food reserve. (Recommendation of 800 kcal: 2 gels + 2 power bars each of 65 g)
*Should the race management team add onto the mandatory gear due to weather conditions, please reference the cold and hot weather kits outlined in the Race Regulations Guide. You will be notified via email if either kit is required during race week. Runners are expected to pack both kits.
