In Ancient Greek, Oros means mountain and the mountains are where Oros Events thrive
Join us for the second annual, Methodist Mountain Ultra. This is a one-of-a-kind race set on the beautiful Methodist Mountain trail system. We are excited to offer a race that is suitable for runners of all abilities. All participants will have a generous time cutoff so they can complete the race at their own pace. We look forward to hosting you at this amazing event!
The deets
Date and Time
June 29, 2024
50k starts @ 7am
30k starts @ 9am
Start Location
Vandaveer Ranch Park, Salida Colorado
The entrance to the start/finish area is off of County Road 104. NO vehicles will be allowed to enter where the racers enter and exit the park. Parking will be within the fenced area. Please see the map below
Course Maps
50k - 5500' gain
30k - 3000' gain
Elevation Profiles
50k - 5500' gain
30k - 3000' gain
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Aid stations
50K
AS1 - Loggie Gulch - 4.1 miles
AS2 - Rainbow - 8.8 miles
AS3 - Columbine - 13.1 miles
AS2/4 - Rainbow - 17.4 miles
AS5 - Pot o' Gold - 22.7 miles
AS6 - Spartan - 26.8 miles
30K
AS1 - Rainbow - 3.8 miles
AS2 - Pot o' Gold - 8.8 miles
AS3 - Spartan - 13 miles
Cutoffs
Participants have 10 hours to complete the 50k course, ~19:00 min pace. A pacer is allowed only for 50k participants from AS6 to finish
AS1 - Loggie Gulch - No cutoff
AS2 - Rainbow - 10:00am
AS3 - Columbine - 11:15am
AS2/4 - Rainbow - 1:00pm
AS5 - Pot o' Gold - 2:30pm
AS6 - Spartan - 3:30pm
Finish - 5:00pm
Participants have 8 hours to complete the 30k course, ~28:00 min pace. No pacers allowed for 30k participants
AS2/4 - Rainbow - 1:00pm
AS5 - Pot o' Gold - 2:30pm
AS6 - Spartan - 3:30pm
Finish - 5:00pm
Crewable aid stations
The only aid station where crew are allowed is the Spartan aid station due to the remoteness of the other aid stations. Any attempt to crew runners outside of the Spartan aid station will result if a disqualification for the runner.Pacers are allowed for 50k participants from this point to the finish
Aid station fare
Typical aid station foods to be expected
Cash prizes for 50k
Awards
All finishers will receive a finisher award and short sleeve t-shirt
1st Place Male/Female - $250
2nd Place Male/Female - $150
3rd Place Male/Female - $75
Packet Pickup
Packet Pickup will be at 7000' Running Company in Salida Colorado on Friday, June 28th from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.
Participants are encouraged to pick up their packets on Friday during packet pickup. However, we will have race day pick up starting 1 hour prior to the 50/30k start times respectively at Vandaveer Ranch, at the race start/finish area.
Drop bags
Drop bags for the 50k participants will be dropped off race morning from 6:00-6:45am at the Start/Finish line. Drop bags will be at the Rainbow aid station, which 50k runners will see twice.
Contact
Race Director Justin Walker: 303-928-9347
Lodging
MMU has partnered with the Hampton Inn, in Salida Colorado to offer a discounted rate ($109/night) for Friday, June 28th and Saturday, June 29th. The hotel lays only 1/4 mile from the race start, so no need to drive to the start. Use discount code MMU or call Taylor Haynes at 719-539-7850.
***Details on 2024 rooms coming soon
Oros Events are permitted through San Isabel National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, Chaffee County and the City of Salida. Oros Events is an equal opportunity provider