CODY PEAK 50K
Sunday, july 14, 2024
50K QUICK FACTS
~9,700 ft vertical gain
6,367 ft Low point / 10,770 ft High point
11-hour total cutoff
Start/finish under the Aerial Tram
Drop bag provided
10 aid stations
50K COURSE DETAILS
BLUE PIN FLAGGING
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The 50K starts by taking the JHMR trails across the hillsides. Head up the Wildflower trail from the start, connecting to the Tram Line and onto the Lower Face Loop. Cross the mountain on Seven Bridges to Saratoga. Head up the bike trails to reach the top of the Casper chair lift. Fuel up and start your climb up the Holey Moley trail to Casper Ridge Loop. Take the Cirque trail to Top of the World and eventually reach the base of Cody Peak from the Rock Springs Loop ridge line.
Scramble up the rock boulders to the summit and tag your bib at the top. Take in the views before descending down and starting the most technical portion of the course. You’ll reach a self-assisted aid station along a service road, and then descend down the climber’s trail for ~4.5 miles — an out-of-bounds section with scree and technical terrain. Reach the Yurt trail, connect to Hoback trail, and make your way to the Casper aid station (2nd time through).
Leg burner ahead — Start your second climb up Holey Moley and arrive back down to Casper (3rd time through). From here, you’ll take a service road to Seven Bridges and run the Lower Faces Loop in reverse to the finish line.
*Please note the course is subject to minor changes depending on resort construction.
All changes will be communicated via email and covered in the Athlete Briefing on Saturday (mandatory).
AID STATIONS (CUPLESS)
There are 10 aid stations on the 50k course (5 total, two that you pass through 2x, one that you pass through 3x). There are no cups available.
Bathrooms are located at Casper, Bridger, and Top of the World.
AS #1: SEVEN BRIDGES - Water/Electrolyte/Gel
AS #2: CASPER (8.5 miles in, at chair lift, fully stocked)
AS #3: TAYLOR SWIFT (on the Holey Moley trail)
AS #4: BRIDGER (top of Bridger Gondola, fully stocked)
AS #5: TOP OF THE WORLD (10:30 AM cut off, bib check,
13.7 miles in at Rendezvous Mountain peak, where your drop bag is located, fully stocked)
[ self-assisted aid at Summer Rd., junction where the 30k/50k splits ]
AS #6: HOBACK
AS #7: CASPER (2:00 PM cut off, 21 miles in, 2nd time through)
AS #8: TAYLOR SWIFT (2nd time through)
AS #9: CASPER (4:00 PM cut off, 3rd time through)
AS #10: SEVEN BRIDGES (2nd time through)
- Water, soda
- Tailwind electrolyte drink
- GU Roctane Gels: blueberry pomegranate, sea salt chocolate, salted lime
- GU Chews: flavor tbd
- Assorted sweet and salty snacks (pretzels, trail mix, etc.)
- Watermelon, pineapple
- Pickles/pickle juice
- Corbet’s Cabin Waffles
AID STATION FUEL
CUT OFF TIMES
Total cut off time is 11 hours (5:00 PM).
There are firm cut off times at 3 aid stations:
- 10:30 AM cut off at the Top of the World (~13.7 miles in)
- 2:00 PM cut off at Casper (2nd lap)
- 4:00 PM cut off at Casper (3rd lap) (~21 miles in)
Additional Information
Drop Bags
50K runners are allowed one drop bag, which must be filled up and dropped off on Saturday between 12 PM and 6 PM. If you are unable to drop it off during this time window, we will not be able to take your bag to the aid station.
Your drop bag is provided to you at bib pickup, and will be located at Top of the World Aid Station (~13.7 mile).
Please write your bib number on the bag (all items must fit).
THERE IS NO RACE DAY MORNING DROP BAG COLLECTION
Race Rules
Trekking poles: Allowed
Pacers, crew support, dogs: Not allowed
Headphones: Not encouraged due to wildlife and reduced course awareness. Speakers are not allowed.
Aerial drones are not allowed at JHMR.
We reserve the right to make course changes that place your safety first. This is a race in the mountains, where there is increased exposure to variable weather patterns that can change at any time. Runners should be prepared for a wide range of weather patterns and know that they may be directed off course if there is a severe weather threat.
Drop / DNF Policy
Runners may only drop at official aid stations. Notify an aid station worker to drop. At stations where there are no gondolas, lifts or the tram, you will be picked up at the aid station and brought back down the mountain.
If you need to drop and you are unable to get to the nearest aid station,
you must call Ski Patrol (307) 690 - 6210.
Refunds, Deferrals, Transfers
There are no refunds, deferrals, credits or waitlists for any 2024 TMR event.
If you would like to transfer distances, you must request to do so by June 1, 2024.
REGISTRATION PRICE WINDOWS
December 1 - December 31: $125
January 1 - March 31: $132
April 1 - June 30: $139
July 1 - Race Day: $145
WEATHER / WILDLIFE / KEY POINTS
Avg. high mid 80s / Avg. low-to-upper 50s. Temperature can vary widely, so come prepared for a chilly morning and/or a hot day. There may be patchy spots of snow on the Cody Peak 50K course.
This is a race in the Rocky Mountains. As with any backcountry endeavor, there is a chance of running into wildlife including bears and moose. Bear spray is not required, but can be carried with you at your own discretion.
Upon reaching the Cody Peak summit, you descend down and enter the Rock Springs drainage, spending 4-5 miles out of bounds in rocky, technical mountain terrain. This is arguably the toughest, most challenging section of the race and runners should prepare their training accordingly.
Post Race / Awards
The top finishers in each event will be awarded a unique item:
Top 3 overall Female, Top 3 overall Male, 1st Place Master’s (40+) Male & Female