50K

*2025 Courses Coming Soon.

Starting at the picturesque Natural Chimneys, the 50k route begins with a gentle warm-up before challenging you with a brief yet intense ascent, leading you along the narrow single-track ridge of Narrow Back Mountain. As you descend the other side, brace yourself for the formidable climb up Wolf Ridge, eventually connecting to Timber Ridge. Stay left as you reach the summit of Sand Spring Mountain and follow the descent along Sand Spring Trail. Proceed to access the Tillman Trail via the Tillman forest access, where you'll conquer another climb over Narrow Back Mountain before arriving at Lick Run. Finally, exit the forest at Bear Trap and enjoy a smooth cruise back to the finish line, set against the backdrop of the towering limestone chimneys.

*Courses subject to change.

• Mobile / Cell phone (smartphone strongly recommended)
  • Mobile / Cell phone with international roaming that works in the United States of America
  • Each runner should save the organization's safety phone numbers
• 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)

Recommended Gear

• Running pack for carrying supplies for the duration of the race
• Pack can be a backpack, vest or waist/belt pack
• 1 working headlamps (torches) with spare cells/batteries for each headlamp. (Recommendation of 200 lumens or more for main headlamp)
• Survival blanket of 1.40 m x 2 m / 55 inches x 80 inches minimum or survival bag
• Whistle
• Gloves
• ID Card / Passport
• Jacket with hood for bad weather in the mountains
• Hat (beanie, cap, bandana, or Buff®)

Other Recommended Gear

(including, but not limited to)

• Spare warm clothing (essential in case of cold and rainy weather or in case of injury)
• Trekking poles
• GPS watch

Learn more about each Aid Station, elevation gain and loss, cut-off times, and where drop bags and crew are allowed on course