Beginning Point just east of Highway
191
Starting up
Still going up
Runners will be treated to great views this one is
at the top, about 3 miles into the race.
One last little climb!
Looking to the east onto the Sand Dunes, Boars Tusk
in the distance
About 5 miles into to the race
More great views
Nearing the 1/2 point Pilot Butte serves as a reference
point
Pronghorns are one of many kinds of wildlife that
you can see from the road.
County Road is well maintained
Wild Horses take their time crossing the
road.
Used to travelers the horses go about their business!
More horses, these photos were taken just 4 miles
from the finish line.
More great views, looking south towards Flaming
Gorge Reservoir.
Starting down
at about 21 mile point.
City of Green
River and the ending point below.
Road turns
down into First Spring Canyon
Moving down
through the Canyon.
Almost
to the bottom and nearing town.
Tea Pot and
Sugar Bowl one of many rock Formations surrounding Green River. These
are about 3 miles from the finish line and as you enter town.
Crossing
under I-80 as you get to town.
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Runners will be picked up at
Expedition Island at 5 a.m., Saturday the 26th of August and transported
to the beginning point via bus; race starts at 6:30 a.m.. Aid
Stations will be every 2 miles with snacks, water and Powerade. Porta Potties will be at the
beginning point and 1/2 way point.
Race starts out with a gradual incline for about 2
miles.
Runners will have beautiful vistas with the Sand Dunes
to the east.
You will also be able to see three mountain ranges
from the top; the Wind Rivers to the east, the Wyoming Range to the west
and the Uintas to the South!
Aid stations with Powerade and water will be placed
every two miles.
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