Quad Killer Vertical Kilometer

Benton City, United States • 5-18 Oct 2026

Quad Killer Vertical Kilometer

This is a virtual vertical kilometer foot race in Benton City, Washington, taking place over a two-week window. The race course is on a trail in the Horse Heaven Hills Recreation Area (McBee trails). The trail segment is 0.33 miles long with an elevation gain of 662 feet, featuring an average grade of 37% and sections reaching 50%.

Participants must complete five ascents and four descents of this trail to achieve the total vertical kilometer distance. The activity is self-timed using a GPS device, and participants can complete the climbs in a single continuous effort or spread across multiple days within the event period. The total elapsed time from the start of the first climb to the finish of the last climb will be the official race time. Results are verified by submitting a GPX file or activity link. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Vertical Kilometer
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