Moeben Ultra 50K and 25K at Mammoth Mountain - September 18, 2010
Race starts at 6:30 am on a new course run on the mountain bike trails on Mammoth Mountain Ski Area!
Register with this Registration Form [PDF].
Schedule of Events
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Stay at the Mammoth Mountain Inn right at the start of the race. Special Lodging Rates available through Mammoth Mountain – Call 1-800 Mammoth.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Registration Packet Pick-up at the Yodler Restaurant 10AM to 4 PM
Pre-Race Dinner at the Yodler 5PM -
Cost per person $15
Featuring Guest Speaker: Josh Cox, American 50K Record Holder
Saturday, September 18, 2010
RACE DAY: Race starts at 6:30 AM at Main Lodge - Cut Off: 3:30 PM
Awards Dinner at the Yodler 4:30
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Enjoy all that Mammoth has to offer.
Course Information
Below is a description of the course that can be used with Mammoth Mountain’s Bike Park Trail Map to trace the course. Basically, the first 25k is a loop clockwise around the Mountain. The course begins at Mammoth Mountain’s Main Lodge and heads east along bike trails toward Canyon Lodge and then up to the top of the Mountain. The remainder of the course follows hiking trails to the west down the backside of the Mountain to the Main Lodge. The second loop heads out and back along these hiking trails first starting up the heart of the Mountain to McCoy Station and then across its face to its western rim, featuring spectacular views of the Minarets.
We are working on getting a map on the website. But until then, it is possible to follow the route on the Mountain’s map with the directions below.
Race Course Subject to Change
The race course is subject to change as we get on the mountain and examine the course after the winter and the snow has melted. If it does, we’ll update this information.
Mammoth Mountain’s Bike Park Activity
Please note that the Mammoth Mountain Bike Park will be open on race day. However, the bike park opens at 9 AM (race starts at 6:30 AM) and runners should be off the bikes trails that are part of Ultra course by 11 AM at the latest. The last bike trail that is part of the course, Skid Marks, will be closed to bikers until after all runners get to the top of the mountain (around 10:30 AM).
Once at the top of the mountain, the race course will be solely on the hiking trail where bikes are prohibited. There will be several intersections where bikers and runners will cross paths but they will be clearly marked and signed for ample warning. All bikers will be notified of the Ultra race when they purchase their tickets for the day.
50k racers may drop down in distance upon returning to the start/finish line area after the first 25k loop. 25k racers may not switch to the 50k race after completing the first 25k loop. The first 25k is a perfect loop around the mountain. The second 25k is more or less an out and back on the hiking trail back up to the top of the mountain. There will be running racers coming and going on this trail so use caution and be courteous.
Trail Map/Course Directions
First Loop – 25K or 15.5 miles
Race starts at Mammoth Mountain’s Main Lodge, 8909’
Take the Downtown trail to Seven Bridges
Right on to Seven Bridges to fork with Brake Through trail
Left onto Brake Through back to Paper Route
Take upper Paper Route
Aid station 1 at junction Paper Route with Big Ring
Continue on Paper Route
Take left onto Timber Ridge to Juniper
Right onto Juniper until junction at Paper Route
Aid station 2 near base of Chair 9 – Paper Route crosses underneath
Left onto Paper Route to start of Skid Marks
Up Skid Marks to the top of Mammoth Mountain 11,053’
Aid Station 3 at the top at Gondola
Mammoth Mountain Trail down to Main Lodge
Aid Station 4 at along Mammoth Mountain Trail at junction with St Anton Trail
Second Loop – 25k or 15.5 miles
Main Lodge Hiking Trail to McCoy Station
Aid Station at McCoy
Right onto St. Anton to Mammoth Mountain Trail
Left (at Aid Station 4) onto Mammoth Mountain Trail up to top (to Aid station 3)
Turnaround on Mammoth Mountain Trail back to Main Lodge (Finish)
Questions?
For any further questions on the course, please email Andrew Kastor at andrew@highsierrastriders.org or Elaine Smith at Elaine@highsierrastriders.org