Utilizing the beautiful trails that surround Aspen, and now offering three distances – 50K, marathon and heavy half-marathon, all of which run almost exclusively on dirt trails. The ultra distance follows the marathon course and includes an out and back to the McNamara Hut which is part of the 10th …
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Utilizing the beautiful trails that surround Aspen, and now offering three distances – 50K, marathon and heavy half-marathon, all of which run almost exclusively on dirt trails. The ultra distance follows the marathon course and includes an out and back to the McNamara Hut which is part of the 10th Mountain Hut System.
The diversity of terrain, challenging ascents & descents and overall elevation gain will challenge even the most well-trained athletes. With spectacular views of the Elk Mountains above and the city of Aspen below, this is one race you’ll be sure to remember!
The start / finish returns to Rio Grande Park and will be hosted on the same day as the Duck Derby, a fundraising event by the Rotary Club which drops thousands of rubber ducks into the river at 1:30pm. The family friendly event includes a a full day of live music, youth group booths offering games and activities, bouncy houses, food trucks, soft drinks and beer, merchandise sales and a silent auction.
So come to race the beautiful Aspen trails and stick around for a full festival in the park!
Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue (CORSAR)
Pitkin County requires that all participants obtain a valid CORSAR card for the day of the event. Racers must present their CORSAR card at packet pickup in order to receive your bib. If you possess a Colorado hunting or fishing license, it acts as the same.
Colorado residents and visitors are well served by dedicated non-paid professional search and rescue teams. By purchasing a CORSAR Card you are contributing to the Search and Rescue Fund, which will reimburse these teams for costs incurred in searches and rescues across the State of Colorado. The CORSAR card is available for $5.00 for a one-year card and $20.00 for a five-year card.
You can learn more about this card and purchase one online.
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Amazing race through Aspen's backcountry
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.