The inaugural running of the Salt Flats 100 mile ultramarathon took place recently as a trial run for next years event which will take place on the Salt Flats, Wendover, UT starting on Friday, Apr 27, 2012.
Course
The course starts at the Bonneville Salt Flats Speedway, and runs the same section of Salt Flats that the land-speed records are set each year at “Speedweek”. After 13 miles of salt, the runners connect up with the “Islands”, mountain peaks that rise out of the salt and seem to float like islands on a white sea. Runners will run along rolling hills and connect four significant climbs along the remainder of the course, and will even cross into Nevada where the Donner-Reed Party left Utah on their way to their fateful encounter with the harsh Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Participants
Limited to 50 in 2012
Awards
Mens Overall, Women’s Overall, and age category winners for both Men and Women (Under 25, 26-35, 36-45, 46-55, 56-65, and 66)
Entry
$100
Registration
http://ultrasignup.com/
Race website:
http://hstrial-saltflats100endu.
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