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Overall Rating (1 Review)
5
(1 Rating)  (1 Review)
DIFFICULTY
5
SCENERY
5
PRODUCTION
5
SWAG
4
The Aspen Backcountry Marathon & Heavy Half utilize the beautiful trails that surround Aspen, offering two options, a full or heavy half-marathon (14.1 miles), both run almost exclusively on dirt trails. The diversity of terrain, challenging ascents & descents and overall elevation gain will challenge even the most well-trained athletes. … MORE
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    pungnath FIRST-TIMER '15

    This was a great, well-run race. Starts in town but quickly transitions into double and single track trail through aspen groves with a heavy dose of climbing for the first … MORE

    This was a great, well-run race. Starts in town but quickly transitions into double and single track trail through aspen groves with a heavy dose of climbing for the first 18 miles. Then transitions to more exposed bike path with a few grueling hills after the twenty mile mark.

    DIFFICULTY
    5
    PRODUCTION
    5
    SCENERY
    5
    SWAG
    4

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