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20.2

Miles

32.6

KM

95%

Runnable

9,337' 2,846 m

High

7,936' 2,419 m

Low

2,191' 668 m

Up

2,194' 669 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Unknown

Overview

Stage 1
19.5 miles/31.5 kilometers
2300 ft/700 m gain, 2289 ft Decline
3 Check Points | Run 6 | GU Run 3- Cross the Divide
Although starting at a relatively lower elevation and lacking the monster climbs of other stages, stage 1 has proven to be one of the toughest stages over the years since it is often quite hot and dry. The running surface varies from gravel and rock to sand on a mix of trails, four-wheel drive roads and Forest Service Roads. You may want to invest in a pair of gaiters for your shoes. From the start, you follow a flat dirt road to Checkpoint 1, and from there it's mostly uphill to Checkpoints 2 & 3. Be ready for the last 8 miles, which is almost all downhill to the finish in Buena Vista.

Runner Notes

Bring plenty of water, this is a very dry and arid run

Description

19.5 miles/31.5 kilometers
2300 ft/700 m gain, 2289 ft Decline
3 Check Points | Run 6 | GU Run 3- Cross the Divide
Although starting at a relatively lower elevation and lacking the monster climbs of other stages, stage 1 has proven to be one of the toughest stages over the years since it is often quite hot and dry. The running surface varies from gravel and rock to sand on a mix of trails, four-wheel drive roads and Forest Service Roads. You may want to invest in a pair of gaiters for your shoes. From the start, you follow a flat dirt road to Checkpoint 1, and from there it's mostly uphill to Checkpoints 2 & 3. Be ready for the last 8 miles, which is almost all downhill to the finish in Buena Vista.

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Karl Robohm

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Photos

Ruins of an old house at the north end of the trail
Jan 30, 2021 near Buena V…, CO
Spotting the local wildlife in the river.
Aug 4, 2015 near Buena V…, CO
Boat-watching from the bridge!
Aug 4, 2015 near Buena V…, CO

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