THIS IS NOT AT ALL A BEGINNER LEVEL ULTRAMARATHON

In addition to the obvious fact that you are running 100 miles, you will also encounter technical trails, long, steep climbs, and some very remote places. The course has over 26,000 feet of elevation gain accompanied by a similar amount of descent. It also is over 75% singletrack, much of which is quite technical. In the Roadless Area, you will travel up to 13 miles between aid stations. In keeping with the wilderness-like setting of the event, there will be minimal course markings. If you have to drop from the race, especially within the Roadless Area or at the southern end of the course, it will take you many hours before we can get you back to Cispus Learning Center. A DNF might take longer than a finish. In addition to a high level of stamina, physical and emotional fortitude, and extensive training, you will need to be comfortable with long stretches of wilderness travel and navigational skills, including at night and by yourself. For many of you, this will be the hardest race you will have ever done. Knowing and fully understanding this is of the highest importance.