Course Description

The race highlights three different beautiful loops in the park that vary in length between 4.4 miles and 6.5 miles.  We are calling these loops simply Loop A, Loop B, and Loop C.  The 25K race does each loop once in order (A, B, C) with a total elevation change of about 1,300 feet.  The 50K race does each loop twice in order (A, B, C…then A, B, C again) with a total elevation change of about 2,600 feet.

Loop A – Rocky Trail
Loop A is 6.5 miles with 500+ feet of elevation change and some moderate singletrack sections.  The route follows the Lakeside Loop Trail for approximately 1.4 miles until it takes a left turn up a trail that we affectionately call Evitt’s Revenge (it’s steep). After a really fantastic .2 mile climb, the route takes a right onto Rocky Trail where it continues to climb until about mile 2.7. After topping out, the route heads downhill via the Setters Path trail and the Hickory Loop in the campground to the Lakeside Loop Trail. The route then follows the Lakeside Loop around the lake back to the staging area.

Loop B – Canyon Overlook
Loop B is 4.4 miles with about 500 feet of elevation change and highlights some lesser known singletrack in the park. The route follows the Lakeside Loop Trail for approximately 1 mile until it reaches the dam road and then continues straight across the road and up a steep (but short) section of trail to the ridge above the gorge. The route then traverses above the gorge to the left to the Canyon Overlook Trail and then returns back to the dam road to Old Hancock Road. The route then takes a right on Old Hancock Road (doubletrack) and then a left on an awesome 1.5 mile trail that leads back to Lake View Drive.  The route then follows the Lake View Drive back to the staging area.

Loop C – Lakeside Loop
Loop C is 5.2 miles with about 250 feet of elevation change and follows the complete Lakeside Loop Trail.  The route is amazingly beautiful with water views most of the way around.

In terms of anticipated difficultly, Loop A is the hardest followed by Loop B. Loop C is the easiest of the three loops since it is generally flat around the lake.

Relay Format

Both the 25K and 50K race are open to teams of 2 or 3 runners. Each runner on a team must run at least one loop. Runners may run unequal numbers of loops, so long as the team runs the loops in order (e.g., A, B, C). Each team will have a single bib (on a provided bib belt) that will be exchanged at the end of each loop.

Example of a 2-person 50K relay team
Runner #1 – Loop A
Runner #2 – Loop B
Runner #1 – Loop C
Runner #2 – Loop A
Runner #1 – Loop B
Runner #2 – Loop C

Example of a 3-person 50K relay team
Runner #1 – Loop A
Runner #2 – Loop B
Runner #3 – Loop C
Runner #2 – Loop A
Runner #3 – Loop B
Runner #1 – Loop C

Note:  2022 swag shown. Medal designs and shirt designs will be made available well in advance of the event. 

Age Groups

Solo Divisions
Female and male – 19-under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79

2-person Relay
Female, male, mixed gender, masters (combined age 100+)

3-Person Relay
Female, male, mixed gender, masters (combined age 150+)

Additional Information

• Credits and refunds
• Transfers
• Class changes
• Minimum age