While 55k racers head out for a loop, the 33k route then aligns onto the Gold Bar Rim Trail, a picturesque area renowned for its slickrock singletrack.Īhead, you're faced with the most difficult stretch of trail to navigate as you follow the Golden Spike Trail along the rim.
Self-shuttling outside of race day is possible with a easy 20 minute drive between trailheads.Īll distances begins with a long, steady climb up Gemini Bridges Road, a high-clearance 4x4 road leading into a canyon. Spectators must park at the Gold Bar Campground and catch a shuttle to the finish line due to limited parking. The finish line for all distances is the Poison Spider Trailhead along Highway 279, where runners are then shuttled back to the race start. Other than for special events, there is no water or restrooms at the trailhead. On race day, parking is limited and the race director recommends carpooling from town. The race begins 10 miles north of Moab on US-191, otherwise known as the Gemini Bridges Trailhead. Below-freezing temperatures are possible in the early morning, so layer carefully and expect the possibility for rain as well. The median finish time is four hours, and average high temperatures for this winter race linger in the low 50's. Those racing the 33k depart at 8:30am and have over 4,000' of climbing to tackle, a difficult race by most standards.
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