Cutoff Times & Spectators

ROAD CLOSURE: For runner safety, the Mt. Blue Sky Auto Road will be closed to vehicular traffic during the event. This includes spectators and cyclists. The road will be closed on the evening of Saturday June 27th, and the road will reopen once we reach the finish line cutoff at 2:00pm on Sunday.

SPECTATORS: Spectators are not allowed to camp on the mountain. Any spectators who attempt to camp along the course will cause their runner to be disqualified from the race. Spectators may watch the race start, however they will not be able to view the finish or drive to any other portion of the course. Spectator camping on the mountain is prohibited and will result in runner disqualification.

Ascent Cut-Off's: A 2.5 hour cut-off will be in effect at Summit Lake, which is approximately 9 miles into the run. Summit Lake lies at an elevation of 12,850 feet, and is 2,250 feet higher than the starting line at Echo Lake. There will be a shuttle van at Summit Lake where you can take shelter. Summit crew will be notified of your withdrawal, and your summit bag will be brought down to the shuttle. The finish line will officially close after 4.5 hours. If you have missed a cut-off, please do not ask aid station volunteers to continue.

Round-Trip Cut-Off's: A 2.5 hour cut-off will be in effect at Summit Lake, which is approximately 9 miles into the run. Summit Lake lies at an elevation of 12,850 feet, and is 2,250 feet higher than the starting line at Echo Lake. The cutoff for starting the downhill return trip from the summit is 4 hours after the start. There will be additional cutoff times at each of the aid stations on the downhill return trip. Those times will be in line with making the 1:30pm finish line cutoff and will be announced shortly. The finish line will officially close at 1:30pm. If you have missed a cut-off, please do not ask aid station volunteers to continue.