I signed up for the 50k. This will be my first 32 mile run, so I was wondering “Just how far is 32 miles”. The other day I got an answer… I took my family to Lave hot Springs, and it is 32 miles from my driveway to the parking lot in Lava. For you out-of-towners, that sure seems like a long way.
Would also love to do pre-race training run-am doing the final 19.5M…
By: Charlie Waag on April 18, 2011 at 5:41 pm
Good luck trying to do the final 19.5 right now….under snow — give it a few more weeks — even then…
By: Melissa on April 19, 2011 at 3:01 am
Please take note of the comment on our main page. Due to the extreme snow-pack right now we are working on a re-route of the final 20 miles…. Please check back later in the week (Thursday) for updates. The final 20 would be a post-holing extravaganza right now!
By: runuphill on April 19, 2011 at 3:05 am
Group runs Tuesdays on City Creek trail systems. Meet at Centennial Park 6pm.
Thanks to the group run folks for letting me be the weak link tonight, and not making fun. I can officially say that I am not even a recreational runner now, I am more like Forrest Gump. When I feel good, I run-when I’m tired, I walk – when I’m thirsty, I drink – When I have to, you know, I go. Again, thanks for letting me share the trails with you tonight, it was a great evening.
Ran much of Leg 1 and part of Leg 2 the last several days and here’s the report. Slate Mtn trailhead to Gibson Jack is mostly snow free. Several north-facing corners have 100 yard sections of deep snow. The snow has a good crust early in the morning but watch for steep, icy spots. Gibson Jack and up Knife Ridge is snow free. Wildhorse Mtn still has big snow fields with snow-free sections starting to show. Expect crust and/or post holing conditions. The upper mile or so of both Cusick and City creeks have deep snow. The lower City Creek trails are in great shape. From the view on top of Wildhorse, I expect most of Midnight Canyon, Elk Meadows Loop, and Upper West Mink to still have considerable snow. For Leg 3, except for Lower Valvehouse, most trails are still snow covered.
Just a heads up to those of you who might be heading out on the course to train this weekend. I ran leg one today which is mostly clear of snow on the first half, with a bit more on top of Wild horse. Be very careful around the Gibson Jack Trailhead and first couple of miles up Gibson. I was chased by a very aggressive moose right by the trailhead, and she chased me for about a half mile. Bottom line-she meant business. I saw another moose with a calf just before the turn off to Wild Horse, so make noise, and be alert.
Can someone explain the new third leg from where it leaves Valve House to where it rejoins Valve House? I’m local, I know the area just not good at maps. Need it explained in terms of trail names & areas.
Thanks,
John
Last night Lee and I ran the City Creek Trail up Kinport, the first part of the second leg. I just have to say thank you to Jared and Ryan for watching out for us.
Pat, could you expound on exactly what you mean by that? Are we talking postholing? Running through rivers of runoff? C’mon, don’t leave us in suspense!
What I meant by that statement is. Last year they had to make a hard choice to call the run halfway through, and I didn’t get to run. I was totally disappointed. This year they had to change the last leg of the course, I know that it was for our safety, but it’s still kind of a let down. They have to make the tough calls, I’m sure they don’t want to change things, and I wanted to thank them.
By the way… There is still plenty snow on the mountain (12 miles = 3 hours)
By: Patrick Reddish on May 26, 2011 at 4:14 am
Thanks, Pat. I wouldn’t want to be in their shoes for sure. I feel lucky to have survived the first 17 miles of last year’s race. This year – bring it on! Spring in Idaho – it’s part of what makes this race a unique challenge.
What a brutally great race. I have never been so challenged on a trail run. I will definitely do this race again. Thanks to the directors and all the great volunteers.
A special THANK YOU needs to go out to the friends and family of Shaver Pharmacy for their generous donation of time and money. Their behind-the-scene efforts helped support a truly remarkable event that had a positive impact on so many lives.
No question about it. This race would be next to impossible without the support provided by Pocatello families like the Shavers, Spurlocks and numerous others. They really deserve more recognition than they get for this event.
Thank you for a great, well organized race and a beautiful course. While I had my internal battles on the course, I was never lost and always had what I needed at the aid stations. It was a great intro to ultrarunning – I’m already hungry for another. Maybe Speedgoat would be fun?
I just want to add my thanks to all the volunteers, aid station crews, the guy with the cowbell at the East Fork junction (gotta have more cowbell), and to all the other runners who were so quick to share words of encouragement during the later, more challenging parts of the course. This was my first ultra (graduating from those “cute” marathons) and I feel so privileged to have been able to run it in my backyard. Thank you, Jared and Ryan for another awesome event. See you next year!
I’ll be in Monteverde, Costa Rica on Jan 2nd. Hope they have internet!
By: Jay Routson on December 10, 2010
at 2:43 am
I signed up for the 50k. This will be my first 32 mile run, so I was wondering “Just how far is 32 miles”. The other day I got an answer… I took my family to Lave hot Springs, and it is 32 miles from my driveway to the parking lot in Lava. For you out-of-towners, that sure seems like a long way.
By: Pat Reddish on January 13, 2011
at 4:13 am
Just 7 weeks away, are you ready? the City Creek trails are clear.
By: Patrick Reddish on April 7, 2011
at 4:29 am
I want to come up and train on course, but not familar with the trail systems. Will there be any organized training runs between now and the race?
By: Maria Nielsen on April 15, 2011
at 1:46 am
I’m also interested in any organized training runs….
By: Ernie Herbert on April 18, 2011
at 2:09 am
Would also love to do pre-race training run-am doing the final 19.5M…
By: Charlie Waag on April 18, 2011
at 5:41 pm
Good luck trying to do the final 19.5 right now….under snow — give it a few more weeks — even then…
By: Melissa on April 19, 2011
at 3:01 am
Please take note of the comment on our main page. Due to the extreme snow-pack right now we are working on a re-route of the final 20 miles…. Please check back later in the week (Thursday) for updates. The final 20 would be a post-holing extravaganza right now!
By: runuphill on April 19, 2011
at 3:05 am
Group runs Tuesdays on City Creek trail systems. Meet at Centennial Park 6pm.
By: Dusty on April 18, 2011
at 11:56 pm
Who wouldn’t want to do 19.5M of post-holing??
By: Charlie Waag on April 19, 2011
at 10:00 am
Thanks to the group run folks for letting me be the weak link tonight, and not making fun. I can officially say that I am not even a recreational runner now, I am more like Forrest Gump. When I feel good, I run-when I’m tired, I walk – when I’m thirsty, I drink – When I have to, you know, I go. Again, thanks for letting me share the trails with you tonight, it was a great evening.
By: Lee on April 20, 2011
at 4:06 am
Thanks for coming Lee. We will be doing group runs all summer so spread the word, and come back next week!
By: Dusty on April 20, 2011
at 5:40 pm
Does anyone know if the race is on protected watershed? I am wondering if I can bring my dog along for the fun.
By: Britta on May 2, 2011
at 4:00 pm
Hi Britta,
Parts of the course are in a watershed so we cannot have dogs on the course during the race.
Sorry.
Jared
By: runuphill on May 3, 2011
at 3:14 am
City Creek group jog at 6pm tuesday (5/3) night.
By: Dusty on May 3, 2011
at 2:37 am
Ran much of Leg 1 and part of Leg 2 the last several days and here’s the report. Slate Mtn trailhead to Gibson Jack is mostly snow free. Several north-facing corners have 100 yard sections of deep snow. The snow has a good crust early in the morning but watch for steep, icy spots. Gibson Jack and up Knife Ridge is snow free. Wildhorse Mtn still has big snow fields with snow-free sections starting to show. Expect crust and/or post holing conditions. The upper mile or so of both Cusick and City creeks have deep snow. The lower City Creek trails are in great shape. From the view on top of Wildhorse, I expect most of Midnight Canyon, Elk Meadows Loop, and Upper West Mink to still have considerable snow. For Leg 3, except for Lower Valvehouse, most trails are still snow covered.
By: Dan on May 5, 2011
at 10:14 pm
Group run tues. rain or shine 5/10. Centennial park 6pm.
By: Dusty on May 10, 2011
at 2:16 am
Just a heads up to those of you who might be heading out on the course to train this weekend. I ran leg one today which is mostly clear of snow on the first half, with a bit more on top of Wild horse. Be very careful around the Gibson Jack Trailhead and first couple of miles up Gibson. I was chased by a very aggressive moose right by the trailhead, and she chased me for about a half mile. Bottom line-she meant business. I saw another moose with a calf just before the turn off to Wild Horse, so make noise, and be alert.
By: Luke Nelson on May 14, 2011
at 12:09 am
Can someone explain the new third leg from where it leaves Valve House to where it rejoins Valve House? I’m local, I know the area just not good at maps. Need it explained in terms of trail names & areas.
Thanks,
John
By: John Goddard on May 15, 2011
at 2:51 am
Group run at 6 today???
By: Melissa on May 17, 2011
at 9:46 pm
Last night Lee and I ran the City Creek Trail up Kinport, the first part of the second leg. I just have to say thank you to Jared and Ryan for watching out for us.
By: Patrick Reddish on May 25, 2011
at 2:37 am
Pat, could you expound on exactly what you mean by that? Are we talking postholing? Running through rivers of runoff? C’mon, don’t leave us in suspense!
By: Emily B on May 25, 2011
at 4:19 am
What I meant by that statement is. Last year they had to make a hard choice to call the run halfway through, and I didn’t get to run. I was totally disappointed. This year they had to change the last leg of the course, I know that it was for our safety, but it’s still kind of a let down. They have to make the tough calls, I’m sure they don’t want to change things, and I wanted to thank them.
By the way… There is still plenty snow on the mountain (12 miles = 3 hours)
By: Patrick Reddish on May 26, 2011
at 4:14 am
Thanks, Pat. I wouldn’t want to be in their shoes for sure. I feel lucky to have survived the first 17 miles of last year’s race. This year – bring it on! Spring in Idaho – it’s part of what makes this race a unique challenge.
By: Emily B on May 26, 2011
at 4:22 am
What a brutally great race. I have never been so challenged on a trail run. I will definitely do this race again. Thanks to the directors and all the great volunteers.
By: Dan on May 29, 2011
at 3:29 pm
Fantastic race! Thanks to the directors and all of the volunteers! Excellent post-race meal!
By: Jay Routson on May 30, 2011
at 3:44 am
A special THANK YOU needs to go out to the friends and family of Shaver Pharmacy for their generous donation of time and money. Their behind-the-scene efforts helped support a truly remarkable event that had a positive impact on so many lives.
By: OldGoat on May 30, 2011
at 1:50 pm
No question about it. This race would be next to impossible without the support provided by Pocatello families like the Shavers, Spurlocks and numerous others. They really deserve more recognition than they get for this event.
-ryan
By: ryan mcdermott on May 31, 2011
at 1:59 am
Beautiful day, beautiful race. Thank you for all your hard work!
By: Brooke Kempf on May 30, 2011
at 11:23 pm
Thank you for a great, well organized race and a beautiful course. While I had my internal battles on the course, I was never lost and always had what I needed at the aid stations. It was a great intro to ultrarunning – I’m already hungry for another. Maybe Speedgoat would be fun?
By: Jason Johnson on May 31, 2011
at 11:49 pm
I just want to add my thanks to all the volunteers, aid station crews, the guy with the cowbell at the East Fork junction (gotta have more cowbell), and to all the other runners who were so quick to share words of encouragement during the later, more challenging parts of the course. This was my first ultra (graduating from those “cute” marathons) and I feel so privileged to have been able to run it in my backyard. Thank you, Jared and Ryan for another awesome event. See you next year!
By: John Goddard on June 1, 2011
at 3:52 am
Not seeing this on any event calender. Are you sure this thing is still happening?
By: Lee on December 21, 2011
at 10:36 pm