Marsh Peak Madness
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About the race
Marsh Peak Madness is a trail running event held in Lapoint, UT at the Middle Mountain Corral Trail Head. The course is a 5 mile loop through high mountain meadows near Gull Lake in the Uintah Mountains, with an elevation gain of 1,244 ft. The route passes views of Marsh Peak, Lake Mountain, and spring wild flowers.
Several aid and water stations are placed along the course. The venue is a short drive from Vernal city. The event is organized by Mad Man Races. Distances and formats: - 12 hour endurance - 5 mile loops - 6 hour endurance - 5 mile loops - 5 mile speed run - single loop Endurance participants run the 5 mile loop repeatedly within their chosen time limit; loops not completed before the time limit do not count.
The endurance winner is the runner who completes the most full loops in the allotted time. The speed run is judged by the first runner to complete the loop. Course records are tracked and include a 12 hour mark of 8 loops (40 miles), a 6 hour mark of 4 loops (20 miles), and 5 mile times of 53:14 (male) and 57:36 (female).
Cash prizes are listed for new course records: $100 for the 12 hour, $50 for the 6 hour, and $25 for the 5 mile. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
