TransRockies Run
Kahtoola Stage Four
Press Release / 19.08.2017
Today's Kahtoola Stage Four route from Nova Guides to Red Cliff totaled 14.5 miles (23.3km) and 2,800 feet (854 meters) of elevation gain. After leaving Nova Guides, runners had to climb uphill on very steep terrain for two miles making this stage a real leg burner. At 8 a.m. the RUN6 runners and crew that wanted to run left Nova Guides with the traditional AC/DC's Highway to Hell song blasting while spectators cheered them on.
Today's route started with a dirt road that allowed for a nice two mile warm up. Just as runners started to warm up, the trail kept going up, and up. After a while, the gradual climb turned into a very steep climb. After the first five-mile climb was done, checkpoint one and panoramic mountain views were in sight.
After taking photos and enjoying the views, runners cruised along the ridge before dropping back down in the woods for a long and fun descent into Red Cliff. Around mile 11, the trail merged with the stream and there was no option to skip between rocks this time to avoid getting wet. Instead, it was full on foot and ankle soak as runners went a mile down the ice-cold stream. The water although cold, was very refreshing and felt good on swollen feet.
Once the stream portion of the run ended, checkpoint two greeted the runners, followed by a nice dry downhill on open dirt road dropping runners right in front of Mango's Mountain Grill in Red Cliff. Mango's is a highlight of TransRockies Run. From fresh BBQ outside, fish tacos and delicious margaritas, Mango's knows how to cater to the TransRockies crowd.
Kahtoola Stage Four offered great weather and amazing scenery. Only two stages left as runners keep pushing their way toward the finish at Beaver Creek.
Tomorrow is LEDLENSER Stage Five from Red Cliff to Vail. This will be the second longest run of the week with 24.1 miles (38.8km) to cover and 4,100 feet (1250km) of elevation gain. Good luck to all runners and enjoy the course!
RUN3 Results:
Huge congrats go out to all our GU RUN3 runners who finished up their three days with us yesterday.
Overall Winners
Open Men : Mike Popejoy
Open Women : Helen Galerakis
RUN6 Results:
Overall Leaders
Open Men : Chad Trammell
Open Women : Magdalena Boulet
50+ Men : Blaise Brochard
50+ Women : Vicki Oswald
Team 100+ Open : Mark Thurston and Joel Axler
80+ Open Men : Jonathan Toker and Chris Clarke
80+ Open Women : Becky Kirschenmann and Kerrie Wlad
Team 80+ Mixed : Eric True and Colleen Lingley
Team Open Men : Charlie Ware and Catlow Shipek
Team Open Women : Keely Henninger and Amanda Basham
Team Open Mixed : Germain Grangier and Schide Katie
Stage Preview
LEDLENSER Stage 5: Red Cliff to Vail
Start Time: 8:00am
Distance: 24.1 miles, 38.8 km
Elevation Gain: 4,100 feet, 1250 m
Weather: Warmer tonight with lows in the mid 40's. Partly cloudy tomorrow with an expected high of 72 and a 20% chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
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