Make Your Labor Day Weekend Estes Epic!
Are you up for one hell of an epic challenge? Well, then we have the course for you. After starting in the town of Estes Park, participants will quickly make their way up and out of town to our rugged and remote course. The course will challenge you with steep jeep trails, rugged single track, and just about everything else you can image. Think you're up for it? Join us on Labor Day weekend and prove it on your bike or on your feet.... or both if you're the ultimate boss.
Race Weekend Information:
Packet Pickup and onsite registration
Friday, August 31st-
Packet Pickup at Elkins Distilling Co. from 2-7pm.
Their address is 1825 N Lake Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
55K MTB
Staging area and the Start/Finish line are located at The Estes Park Events Complex (MAP)
Onsite registration and packet pickup will be available from 715am-745am only Saturday morning.
55K MTB Race begins at 8:30am with an 8 hour course cutoff and a 5 hour cutoff at the turnaround point.
Finish line party and food to be held immediately after with Pizza from Poppy's and beers from Lumpy Ridge Brewing.
55K/24K Runs
Sunday September 2nd-
Staging area and the Start/Finish line are located at The Estes Park Events Complex (MAP)
Onsite registration and pickup will take place from 500am-530am only Saturday morning. Runners may also pickup their packets between 10am-2pm on Saturday during the MTB race at the Start/Finish area.
The 55K and 24K runs begin at 6:00am with a 12 hours cutoff for both races and a 7 hour cutoff at the turnaround point for the 55K.
Finish line party and food to be held immediately after with Pizza from Poppy's and beers from Lumpy Ridge Brewing.
Aid Station Information:
Aid Stations will all be stocked with water, Cool Lime V Fuel, and salty snacks. The turnaround aid station during the 55K races will have an extended selection, including gels and fruits.
55K Bike
There will be 2 stocked aid stations during the bike race that you will hit a total of 3 times.
Aid Station 1- approximately mile 5.5 and 29
Aid Station 2- Turnaround at approximately mile 17
55K Run
There will be 3 stocked aid stations during the run race that you will hit a total of 5 times.
Aid Station 1- approximately mile 5.5 and 29
Aid Station 2- approximately mile 11 and 23
Aid Station 3- Turnaround at approximately mile 17
24K Run
There will be 1 stocked aid station druing the 24K you will hit a total of twice
Aid Station 1- approximately mile 5.5 and 9.5
New for 2018: PRIZE MONEY!
We have will hand out $500 to the first mens and womens finishers at both of our 55K races (bike and run). Clear View Capital has generously sponsored the prize money for this year's race!
A Family Friendly Colorado Adventure
The Estes Epic offers fun for the entire family. The race venue is one of the most accessible and family friendly venues in all of Colorado. Features include:
- Situated directly in beautiful Estes Park Colorado
- Camping available at the race venue campground
- Start / Finish is steps away from an in-town trail system that circles Lake Estes and leads to downtown Estes
- Right next to the brand new Stanley Park Bike Park
- Right next to the Estes Park Dog Park
- A short distance from Rocky Mountain National Park
NEW AND IMPROVED COURSE FOR 2018!! (See the Map)
We took all of the best parts of the 2017 course, removed the repetition, added more flow, and came away with one of the most epic 55K courses you'll find anywhere. Whether you're biking it or running it, you'll be challenged physically while looking over the most beautiful landscape in Colorado. The Heavy Half Marathon course is the perfect distance for new trail runners to test their mettle.
- Saturday, September 1st: 55K Mountain Bike Race
- Sunday, September 2nd: Heavy Half Marathon (24K) or a 55k Trail Ultra
Think you're epic enough? Sign up for the Epic Double and do a 55k MTB on Saturday and a 55k Run on Sunday.
Participation Benefits
- Experience and conquer the mountainous terrain around beautiful Estes Park, Colorado
- All entries will receive A tech shirt, arm warmers and an amazing, custom finisher award at the finish
- If you register before July 15th we will add your name/motivational phrase, whatever you want to your bib/bike plate!
- Finishers of the Double will receive a special finisher's award, a customized gear pack worth the price of your entry ($150 retail).
- Aid stations will have items well beyond the normal, including gels and drink provided by VFuel. Bike course will have at least 2 aid stations and the run course will have at least 3 aid stations
- Athlete camping available for the weekend right by the start finish line
Questions? Email our Race Director: don@raceco.org
2018 Race Medals! Like 2017, the 2018 medal is also a belt buckle!
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