Standhope Ultra Challenge
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Standhope Ultra Challenge
The Standhope Ultra Challenge is a multi-day backcountry race near Ketchum, Idaho scheduled for July 24–25, 2027. Organized by Pulse Running, the event uses remote Pioneer Mountains trails with high elevations and long stretches between aid stations.
Courses include steep, technical terrain with climbs that reach nearly 11,000 feet. Aid stations are remote and hiked in by volunteers, and weather can change quickly. All finishers receive a handcrafted finisher award. The event lists no qualifying requirement for the 100 mile, but emphasizes that the course demands preparedness and experience.
Distances
- 100 Mile - more than 23,000 feet of climbing across remote wilderness trails.
- 60K (37.2 miles) - approximately 9,000 feet of climbing with high ridgelines and mountain lakes.
- 30K - covers the second half of the 60K with more than 4,300 feet of climbing.
The event includes race-day accommodations and policies specifically for mother athletes, such as dedicated pumping and nursing spaces, refrigerated breast milk transport during the race, support for pumping equipment and milk storage, and pregnancy and postpartum deferrals. The race offers a refund schedule: 100% through January 1, 50% through March 1, and non-refundable after March 1. Pregnancy and postpartum deferrals are an exception to the no-rollover policy.
Shuttle tickets for the 30K and 60K are sold separately and must be purchased by July 17 to allow shuttle planning; after that date participants must arrange their own transport. In case of cancellation for reasons beyond organizer control, no refunds, credits, transfers, or deferrals will be issued. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
