SPEEDGOAT
2 DAY - CHALLENGE


JULY 21-22, 2023

2-Day Challenge Description

Want even more of a challenge? Participate in one of our two day challenges by signing up for the 10K and 50K or the 28K and 50K individually.

Race Info

Athlete Guide: 

Start List: The start list will be available a few weeks prior to the race.   

Running Stones: Runners who complete the 78k 2-day challenge will earn 4 Running Stones for the 2023 UTMB® World Series Finals lottery. 

Cut-off time

    • Hidden Peak #1.  Mile 9.  Cut off time is 10am.    
    • Mineral Basin.  Mile 20.5.  Cut off time is 1:45pm  
    • Tunnel Aid.  Mile 22.9.  Cut off time is 3:20pm.    
    • Hidden Peak #2.  Mile 26.4.  Cut off time is 5:15pm.  
    • No exceptions on cutoff times.  

Nutrition & Aid Station

A variety of refreshments and supplies will be available along the route for the exclusive use of participants:  

    • Light (drinks, sweet foods)  
    • Consistent (drinks, sweet foods, salty foods)  
    • Very consistent (drinks, sweet foods, salty foods, starches) 

For sustainability reasons, no cups will be provided with the supplies. Race organizers will only supply drinks into the vessels, drums or liquid bags of athletes.   

    • Hidden Peak #1.  Mile 9.   Full aid station.    
    • Pacific Mine.  Mile 15.5.  Full aid station.    
    • Mineral Basin Mile 20.5.  Full aid station.    
    • Tunnel Aid.  Mile 22.9.  Full aid station.   
    • Hidden Peak #2.  Mile 26.4.  Full aid station.  

Services

A full array of services awaits athletes for a premium trail running experience:  
    • Registration, Expo and Official Merchandise store will be located at Snowbird Resort.  
    • Athletes will receive a welcome pack with commemorative t-shirt and soft cup at registration.  
    • Fully stocked aid stations will be available on the route.  
    • After conquering the trails, athletes will be awarded with a well-earned Finisher Medal.  
    • Athletes who place first in their categories will be awarded with a unique award in recognition of their achievement.  
    • Post-race food.  
    • Completion of the 78K 2-Day Challenge will award you 4 UTMB Running Stones. Learn more

SWAG​

    • Premium Finisher Medals 
    • Unique 2-Day Challenge Finisher Gift
    • Premium Finish Commemorative Shirt  
    • Soft Cup   
    • Custom 15th-Anniversary Gift  

Results

2022 results can be found here

Rules and Regulations

    1. Snowbird is a pristine mountain environment. Littering is NOT allowed outside 100’ of aid stations.  If you choose to throw a wrapper down outside these parameters, we may disqualify you. 
    2. NO STEPPING on vegetation off the trail, once again, it’s pristine, let’s keep it that way. 
    3. Restrooms are provided on Hidden Peak. Use em’. 
    4. There are NO DOGS allowed in Little Cottonwood Canyon….Anywhere! You MAY NOT leave your dog in a car either. There is a $750 fine if caught, and it will jeopardize the future of the Speedgoat races.  Leave your dog at home. 
    5. No aid between aid stations. 
    6. No special Drop Bag service from crew. 
    7. Headphones ARE permitted, so crank it up, but please be aware of surroundings when overtaking another runner, or if you are overtaken, or at an aid station. 
    8. Any runner seen cutting a switchback will be disqualified. 
    9. Any foreign runner who earns cash, will be subject to tax initially when paid on race day. 

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