Endurance Race Series
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
Join us at the YMCA of the Rockies in Granby for the 12th annual Snow Mountain Ranch Trail Running Festival.
This event features 4 races with 2 different "challenges". Races will include a Half Marathon,10K, 5K, and 50K.
Challenge yourself with our popular "Moosehead Challenge" and "Baby Moose Challenge" by completing multiple events in a single day.
Regardless of distance... these courses keep all runners surrounded by the changing colors, rolling hills, and picturesque views, making this location and courses still the "Most Beautiful ERS Course".
NEW IN 2024:
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Marathon Relay (MORE DETAIL BELOW)
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50K Pacer allowed (1 loop)
RACE INFORMATION
RACE LOCATION: YMCA of the Rockies Granby (Event Center)
RACE ADDRESS: 1101 County Rd 53, Granby, CO 80446
RACE DATE: September 21, 2024
RACE PARKING:
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Onsite at the Event Center
COURSE TIME LIMIT: 8.5 Hours (50K), 4 Hours (Half)
TYPE OF TERRAIN: 100% Dirt
PACKET PICKUP: Onsite Race Day Only
EVENT CHALLENGES:
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Moosehead Challenge-
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Complete the Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K
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Total time to complete: 5.5 hours
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Total Miles: 21.4 Miles
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Baby Moose Challenge-
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Complete the 10K and 5K
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Total time to complete: 2 hours
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Total Miles: 9.3 Miles
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COURSE NOTES (Half, 10K, 5K)
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CUPLESS RACE
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Non-Technical Courses
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Loop Course (Half, 10K, 5K)
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Trail Shoes Recommended, Not Required
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3 Aid Stations for Half Marathon
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2 Aid Stations for 10K
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No Aid Stations for 5K
COURSE NOTES (50K):
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3 Loop Course
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All 50K runners must Begin 3rd Loop before 1230pm (6 hour mark)
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3 Aid Stations on Course, includes 1 @ Checkpoint
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Runners Can Drop Bags at Checkpoint
COURSE RECORDS:
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50K:
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Andrew Zwijack 4:32:09 (2024)
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Kelly Maize: 5:46:23 (2023)
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Half Marathon:
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Tate Behning: 1:33:46 (2023)
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Reese Ruland: 1:42:49 (2023)
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10K:
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Hayden Charlwood: 39:19 (2019)
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Marcia Ammons: 44:38 (2019)
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MARATHON RELAY
The Trail Festival's newest relay is Here! The ERS has decided to adjust what the SMR relay looks like, by switching it from a 3 person 50K relay to a 2 Person Marathon relay, in which both team members will each have to run the Half Marathon course. Here is the breakdown:
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Teams of 2 ANY Combination... all female, all male, or Co-ed.
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Each member of the team will run the Half Marathon course individually.
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One bib will be assigned to each team.
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Teams will swap out bibs at the dedicated checkpoint near the finish line.
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ERS will supply bib belts to each team to for easier bib swap.
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First team member will begin the race with the solo Half Marathon runners at the start line.
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Second team member will begin at the dedicated checkpoint, BUT finish under the finish line arch.
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The TOTAL time for the team will be recorded as the final result.
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Top 3 overall teams will be awarded.
REGISTRATION:
On the event registration site, you will find Marathon relay Team Captain and Team Member registration. To make it an easy process during registration, Team Captain's will be responsible for race fee and the creation of team name. Team Members will use the TEAM MEMBER option to register themselves and select the team to join. All team members MUST register through the registration platform.
CHALLENGES
Runners who sign up for either challenge will have the difficult task of completing multiple events in a single day. Do this and win our Moosehead Challenge or Baby Moose Challenge Medals.
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Moosehead Challenge- Complete the Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K
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Total time to complete: 5.5 hours
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Total Miles: 21.4 Miles
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Runners will be given 3 bibs, which they will need to use during the challenge. Every distance means a new bib.
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Use the allotted time as you will. Meaning finish a race and rest for a few minutes, or finish 1 race and head immediately back out
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Runners will have to begin each race and cross the at the start line every time.
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Runners must cross the finish line mat after every distance.
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You must complete the distances longer to shorter (Half Marathon to 5K)
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Baby Moose Challenge- Complete the 10K and 5K
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Total time to complete: 2 hours
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Total Miles: 9.3 Miles
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Runners will be given 2 bibs, which they will need to use during the challenge. Every distance means a new bib.
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Use the allotted time as you will. Meaning finish the 10K and rest for a few minutes, or finish the 10K and head immediately back out
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Runners will have to begin each race and cross the at the start line every time.
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Runners must cross the finish line mat after every distance.
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You must complete the distances longer to shorter (10K to 5K)
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Please note:
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Your times will be calculated for each race. Your race time begins when you cross the start line. This allows runners to still podium in each of race categories. Podium results will be adjusted accordingly to include challenge runners.
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We will have a bag drop area that runners can store bags. This bag drop also serves as the checkpoint for the 50K runners.
EVENT SCHEDULE
5:30AM- REG OPENS
6:30AM- 50K STARTS
7:30AM- 13.1 STARTS
8:30AM- 10K STARTS
9:00AM- 5K STARTS
9:00AM- FOOD TENT OPENS
9:30AM- KIDS DASH
10:00AM- OVERALL AWARDS
10:15AM- AG AWARDS
10:30AM- BEER GARDEN
2:00PM- 50K AWARDS
3:00PM- EVENTCLOSES
*Schedule subject to change
2024 WINNERS
50K (MALE):
Andrew Zwijack 4:32:09
Christopher Rahill 5:35:30
Sean Norag: 5:59:29
50K (FEMALE):
Amber Rydholm 6:13:24
Sara Peltier 6:24:58
Kathy Koger 6:30:19
2023 WINNERS
HALF MARATHON (MALE):
David Foreman 1:43:03
RJ Miccio 1:49:38
Jimmy Nelson 1:51:40
HALF MARATHON (FEMALE):
Jordan Juron 2:00:15
Taylor Juran: 2:00:16
Sam Hartke 2:11:25
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COURSE TERRAIN: 100% DIRT
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COURSE TYPE: OUT AND BACK W/ LOLLIPOP
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# OF LOOPS: 3 TOTAL LOOPS
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ELEVATION GAIN: 4329 FT (1439/LOOP)
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MAJOR HILL CLIMB(S): MILE 3-6 EACH LOOP
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AID STATIONS: 3/ LOOP + CHECK POINT
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COURSE LINK: HERE
50K Course
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COURSE TERRAIN: 100% DIRT
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COURSE TYPE: OUT AND BACK W/ 2 LOLLIPOPS
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# OF LOOPS: 1 TOTAL LOOP
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ELEVATION GAIN: 1788 FT
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MAJOR HILL CLIMB(S): MILE 3-6
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AID STATIONS: 4 TOTAL
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COURSE LINK: HERE
Half Marathon Course
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COURSE TERRAIN: 100% DIRT
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COURSE TYPE: OUT AND BACK W/ 2 LOLLIPOPS
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ELEVATION GAIN: 643 FT
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MAJOR HILL CLIMB(S): MILES 1-2 AND 3-4
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AID STATIONS: 2 TOTAL
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COURSE LINK: HERE
10K Course
Course Maps and Links
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COURSE TERRAIN: 100% DIRT
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COURSE TYPE: OUT AND BACK
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ELEVATION GAIN: 410 FT
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AID STATIONS: 1 TOTAL
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COURSE LINK: HERE
5K Course
HOTEL INFO
The Endurance Race Series is excited to once again partner with the YMCA of the Rockies in Granby for the event and hotel accommodations. Below are some options for race weekend. Please note room rates are available for single or multiple nights at the provided discounted rates.
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SilverSage Lodge (1 Queen, 2 sets of Bunks) for 9/20 and 21.
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Aspenbrook Lodge (2 Queens, 1 Bunk) for 9/20 and 21.
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The discounted rate in these rooms would be $139+tax per night.
The YMCA does not officially have a room block set for the event as the rooms are first come, first serve at time of booking.
With no online promo code, participants can call Central Reservations Office at 888-613-9622, open every day of the week from 8am-5pm MT, and mention the Endurance Race Series.
If participants prefer to book online, they can choose the Member Rate (MRL) and mention Endurance Race Series in the Special Remarks field.