The Goretex TransRockies Run
Short, Steep and Spectacular
Press Release / 26.08.2010
No, it's much simpler than that: stage 4 is play day. For staff, it's the one day with no camp to move, reduced set-up and tear down duties and the promise of Colorado's best fish tacos and endless margaritas on the patio of Mango's Mountain Grill in Red Cliff overlooking the finish line. And we do mean endless margaritas. And though there's still serious work to be done, every year a group of staff takes the opportunity to jump in and run a stage of the race, knowing it's a short one with some of the most amazing views in the Rockies. Sometimes it's just for fun, sometimes there's a bet on the line, but always it's a great opportunity for staff and participants to spend some time on the trails instead of around camp.
While the presence of staff on the trails is a novelty for the participants, their celebratory approach to Day 4 is built upon a much more practical foundation: they know that they're more than half-done and can start counting the miles down to the finish.
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