UNFORTUNATELY THE RACE IS COMPLETELY FULL, NO MORE APPLICATIONS CAN BE ACCEPTED.
TRY BACK AGAIN NEXT YEAR.
THIS YEARS’ START/FINISH LINE HAS CHANGED LOCATION!!!
The start line is now at ENTRY 1 at Snowbird Ski Resort. This is the first Snowbird entrance driving up Little Cottonwood Canyon. If you are staying at Snowbird, be aware it’s a 10 minute walk or a quick car ride from the hotel. We switched this venue so we now have a shady, comfortable start/finish line…and a longer descent at the end! There will be a few minor course changes to accomodate the new venue.. Check back in a few days and all pertinent race info will be available here.
ALL ENTRANTS, STAY TUNED FOR NEW INFO TO BE ADDED SOON ABOUT RACE DETAILS.
It’s important to read all this mumbo jumbo first. This race is a tough one, so good preparation is a must. Noone said it would be easy!
NEW PRIZE FORMAT:
Top 5 overall men and women will recieve cool awards, the winner takes home 500 bucks.
The remaining awards will be raffled off BEFORE the race. Raffle numbers will correspond with position at the finish line. If you finish on one of the numbers pulled, you will win something…. that we pick randomly. It will not matter how close to the front of the field you are.
Also, youngest, oldest, and dead last will be awarded. We will have ALOT of prizes.
The list of finishing positions that will win prizes will be listed BEFORE the race near check-in. Our goal is to let you know what place you are in when you leave the summit for the final descent, so you can race to finish for a prize! pretty cool eh?
There will be NO age group awards…
This just in as well, Snowbird now has rooms set up for 89 bucks a night for all speedgoat runners. This is a GREAT DEAL. It would be foolish not to stay 100 yards from the start line for this price. Book it soon, as Snowbird also has many other things going on this time of year and often sellS out of rooms. Call 1-800-453-3000 and ask for the Cliff Lodge Front Desk. They’ll take care of ya from there. iYou want to call now and see if rooms are still available.
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:
As the race now starts at ENTRY 1 at Gad Valley, Registration is at the Creekside Building on the deck. Please come early as we have alot more runners than last year. Registration starts at 5am.
DROP BAGS:
Drop bags are only at the ”Hidden Peak” aid station at mile 7.7 and 26.5, logistically this is the only way to do it. There is no drop bag service at the “Pacific Mine” Aid (14.4) or the “Tunnel” (21.5). Drop bags can be left on the CREEKSIDE DECK during the morning of registration.
Runners will be required to check out of aid stations, there will be someone there to record you’re number. If you do not do this, we may send out Search and Rescue, which could cost you a fortune! Please help us out with this so we can keep track of you’re hooves.
You must inform the aid station if you plan to drop out. Remember that NO CREW ACCESS is allowed at the Pacific Mine. It’s a long drive to get there anyway. Dropping out here is not an option. We will NOT be able to drive you back to Snowbird. It’s so far, you could walk it faster! You can use crew at the “Tunnel Aid Station”(21.5) if you wish, but there are no drop bags allowed, so you’re crew will have to supply what you need.
Aid Stations:
Mile 3.5 “Mid Gad” Self Serve Water Only
Mile 7.7 “Hidden Peak” Drop Bags, Full Service Aid Station
MIle 9.9 “Larry’s Hole” Water Only
Mile 14.4 “Pacific Mine” Full Service Aid Station, but NO Drop bags.
Mile 19.4 “Larry’s Hole” Limited Aid Station, some food…
MIle 21.5 “Tunnel” Full Service Aid Station, but NO drop bags.
Mile 26.5 “Hidden Peak 2″ Full Service Aid Station, Drop bag service.
Mile 31.2 “The Finish” Beer and necessities, Ultragen Recovery Drink too!
Race Rules and Regulations
- No littering anywhere on the course, garbage service will be available at each aid station.
- If you need to drop out, it must be reported to the aid captain. If such runner does not report to aid captain upon dropping out, you will be banned from future speedgoat events and a potential of search and rescue may be called, which could cost you a fortune.
- Anyone caught cutting switchbacks will be banned from future speedgoat events.
- No stepping on any revegetated areas, Snowbird is very pristine and violating this policy could affect the future of this race.
- All runners must respect decisions of aid personnel on Baldy Ridge to ensure the safety of other runners. Rocks could slide down and you may have to go one at a time.
- Headphones ARE permitted, but please use respect when entering aid stations and especially on MT. Baldy where it would be best to take them off temporarily. Not being able to hear when a rock is falling could be fatal.
- There will be a CUTOFF at the TUNNEL, (mile 21.5) at 3pm sharp, and will be strictly enforced! Runners will be able to take the Peruvian Express lift down to the finish line.
- Dropping out at the Pacific Mine Aid station will be difficult as there is no transportation home from there. You are responsible for your own actions and ride if you drop out here. It’s a 2 hour drive back to Snowbird.
- Unfortunately, there are NO DOGS ALLOWED IN LITTLE COTTONWOOD CANYON. If you choose to bring your dog, you MUST find a home for him/her. It is NOT POSSIBLE TO LEAVE YOUR DOG IN THE CAR either, as that is also illegal in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Chances are, if you risk it, a random employee may report it, so please leave them at home. And for the record the fine is 500 smackers! And could also risk the future of this event.
General knowledge for all runners
- Check in is at 5am-6:15am at ENTRY 1 at the Creekside Building. Please check in as early as possible to ensure we can get the race off in time.
- Drop bag service will be available only at Hidden Peak. At miles 7.7 and 26.5.
- Drop bags will be collected the morning of the race at the registration area at Creekside, any drop bags not picked up will be at the finish line after 6pm. When the festivities are over, any drop bags left for me, will be mine. I hang on to them for a while, but chances are you won’t get them back. So pick’em up!
- No aid between aid stations…no stashing of gear anywhere on the course.
- No cigarette smoking, high fire danger these days.
- The SLC watershed is just that, no peeing or pooping ANYWHERE on Snowbird Property.
- All runners must carry at least 1 water bottle, 2 are what we recommend.
- If you are tweaking and need help our aid station volunteers will evaluate your condition and are the final say whether you can continue.
- The race is marked with Orange Ribbons, Flour, and Orange Pin Flags. There will also be some course marshals at critical areas. Pay attention!
- When you come to a junction, make sure you follow the flour or ribbons. If you see a BLUE RIBBON, you have gone the WRONG WAY. We will have lots of ribbons and flour just after junctions to ensure you are on the right trail.
- There are a limited number of cups at aid stations, we are using this practice to eliminate extra garbage….you have a water bottle or hydration pack, use it! We will have cups for sodas, and Red Bull.
- Water
- EFS electrolyte carbohydrate drink from First Endurance, grape or fruit punch flavor
- Red Bull
- Saltstick Capsules
- Jolly Ranchers, other candy
- Oranges
- Bananas
- Peanut Butter-Jelly Sandwiches
- Chips
- Pretzels
- Any other suggestions email Karl at Speedgoatkarl@gmail.com
- Pick up number and goodies
- Keep in mind if you have a crew or spectators they may ride the tram at 6:45am. Once this initial tram goes up to accomodate the race volunteers the tram will not run again until 11am.
- If you have crew that chooses to ride the early tram, be prepared. It can be a long day on Hidden Peak, and the weather can change to hail at any moment…we are in the mountains.
- There are NO REFRESHMENTS on Hidden Peak for spectators or crew, aid station food is for runners only.
- Please come as early as possible, this will ensure a 6:30 start, we wouldn’t want to start late.
From Salt Lake International Airport
Exit Airport and head East on Route 80 Exit at 215 South (right) Continue on 215 until you reach the 6200 South exit. Exit here and follow signs to Snowbird/Alta. Enter Snowbird at Entry 1, park here and walk to Creekside Building. From East of Salt Lake City Pass Park City and continue on Route 80. Exit at 215 South, continue south along the mountains and exit at 6200 south Follow signs to Snowbird/Alta Enter Snowbird at Entry 1 and walk to Creekside building From North of Salt Lake Coming into Salt Lake on I-15 Continue south on I-15, exit at 215 east (about a mile past the 5300 south exit) Go east towards the mountains Exit at 6200 South, follow signs to Snowbird/Alta Enter Snowbird at Entry 1 and walk to Creekside Building From South of Salt Lake Coming into Salt Lake Valley on I-15 Exit at 9000 South and go right Follow Signs to Snowbird/Alta This road turn into 9400 south, just stay on it Go right/up at Little Cottonwood Canyon. (Big sign for canyon on right) Enter Snowbird at Entry 1, and walk to Creekside Building From West of Salt Lake You will pass the airport, Exit at 215 South (right) Continue on 215 until you reach the 6200 south exit Follow signs to Snowbird/Alta Enter Snowbird at Entry 1, and walk to Creekside Building.Stay tuned again for more details! If you have any questions, contact me at speedgoatkarl@gmail.com and I’ll try and answer any concerns.
Now go run!
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2008 race results: speedgoat-50k-results-2008.pdf
Photos from 2007 and 2008
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For all inquiries, questions, comments or complaints you can contact me at Speedgoatkarl@gmail.com.Thanks to our sponsors for making this happen!
Topo Map: Highest elevation is 11,051′ at Summit of Mt. Baldy (mile 9 ish). Lowest Elevation is at Mary Ellen Turn at 7,579′ (mile 14.5). The Summit of Hidden Peak at 11,000′ is ascended twice at Mile 7.7 and Mile 26.5.
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Looks epic. Im in