The Mountain Trails Foundation has announced it’s popular trail run series including the Triple Trail Challenge.
Each of the following three trail races are spanned over a five week period culminating in the Mid Mountain Marathon.
Jupiter Peak Steeplechase – August 6, 2011
The Jupiter Peak Steeplechase is a grueling 16 mile climb from the base of Park City Mountain Resort to the top of Jupiter Peak and back. It boasts a 3,400 vertical rise along singletrack and jeep road throughout the Park City Mountain Resort. This race is not for the faint of heart as the run tops out at nearly 10,400 feet and is a part of the national La Sportiva Mountain Cup championship series.
Park City Marathon and Half Marathon – August 20, 2011
The Park City Marathon and Half Marathon gives participants a great intro into the off-mountain trail system the Mountain Trails Foundation has developed over the years as it meanders behind neighborhoods and along streams while avoiding the strenuous mountain trails that would leave lowlanders gasping for air. It features a 26.2 course that encircles the valley that makes up Park City and a 13.1 course that follows the McLeod creek from Newpark (in Kimball Junction) to near the McPolin Barn and back.
Mid Mountain Marathon – September 10, 2011
26.2 miles of amazing single-track across all three Park City Resorts. Ten degrees cooler than town with the flowers in bloom makes this one of the premiere trail races in the country. The rolling hills on this trail will challenge the average marathoner, but the consistent elevation keeps the trail within reach of nearly any marathon runner. No massive uphills or precarious downhills to navigate makes this a must for any endurance runner.