trail running - vert-tober! mountain running series - partial speedgoat - October 9, 2026
We'll run a slightly abbreviated version of the Speedgoat 30K course, covering a substantial portion of the terrain used by both the 30K and 50K races. Partial participation is welcome and encouraged for the more sane among us.
Expect a long outing with sustained climbing and descending over steep, rocky trails and service roads. We'll keep moving steadily, but this one is going to take a while.
Participants should be comfortable covering this distance and elevation gain at a steady pace, including prolonged uphill hiking and running downhills as appropriate. (I won't say we'll run the flats, because there aren't any.)
Bring sufficient water and nutrition, appropriate layers, and a headlamp with a backup light or spare batteries. We will still be out after dark.
Mountain Running Series outings are for people interested in building fitness, durability, and community for trail races, peakbagging, fastpacking, scrambling, mountaineering, etc. Expect steady movement, limited breaks, and a mix of running and fast hiking depending on terrain. These are not beginner/no-drop social runs unless specifically stated.
| Level: | EXT |
| Miles: | 16.0 |
| Vertical: | 5000' |
| Route: | Loop |
| Pace: | Fast |
| Organizer: | Reid Gardner, Chase Tharp |
| Date: | Fri Oct 9 2026 |
| Meeting Place: | Snowbird Parking Lot: Entry 2 by the skiers bridge. (Near Pond Lot) |
| Meeting Time: | 4:00 pm |