10K
The 10K is a lollipop course with 600’ of elevation gain. It’s the best bang for your buck overlooking the narrow canyons and the Colorado River views.
Course Description
Start. Runners head out the gently rolling dirt road for a mile until they take a sharp right turn for 0.3mi to the top of the hill. From there, the first Aid Station is visible and racers cross the cattle guard, staying on the road, and head down the steep hill to the Crossroads Aid Station.
Crossroads #1 & 2. Runners will head out from the Aid Station down the steep, rocky gully for a short distance until it flattens out but continues twisting and turning. Runners will reach a “T” in the road where they take a left hand turn. You will follow along the beautiful rim for a short time before heading up a steep ledgy section to Pizza Overlook. From there, you'll return to the aid station for a quick refresh before making your final push—ascending back up the hill to the cattle guard and cruising through the last mile of dirt road to the Finish Line.
Mandatory Gear
- Personal collapsible cup (15 cl / 5 oz minimum)
- Minimum water supply of 1/2 liter
Recommended Gear
- Running pack for carrying supplies for the duration of the race
- Food reserve. (Recommendation of 800 kcal: 2 gels + 2 power bars each of 65 g)
- Pack can be a backpack, vest or waist/belt pack
- Whistle
- Gloves
- ID Card / Passport
- Jacket with hood for bad weather in the mountains
- Hat (beanie, cap, bandana, 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
