Standhope Ultra Challenge
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Standhope Ultra Challenge
The Standhope Ultra Challenge is a backcountry trail event near Ketchum, Idaho, organized by Pulse Running and scheduled for July 24–25, 2027. Courses run on remote trails in the Pioneer Mountains and include high ridgelines, mountain lakes, steep technical terrain, and aid stations that are hiked in by volunteers. Weather can change quickly and climbs reach nearly 11,000 feet in elevation at the highest points.
Distances:
- 100 Mile : more than 23,000 feet of climbing across remote wilderness.
- 60K : about 37.2 miles with roughly 9,000 feet of climbing.
- 30K : covers the second half of the 60K with over 4,300 feet of climbing.
The event includes race-day accommodations and policies designed to support mother athletes, such as dedicated pumping and nursing spaces, refrigerated breast milk transport between designated locations during the race, storage support for pumping equipment, and pregnancy and postpartum deferrals. Entry requires preparation for elevation gain, altitude, remoteness, and long mileage; strong, experienced runners can fail to finish.
Registration and logistics notes: registration closes July 17; shuttle tickets for the 30K and 60K are sold separately and must be purchased ahead of the event; shuttle and charity fees are non-refundable. Refund schedule and deferral rules apply, and no refunds or credits will be issued if the event is canceled or modified for reasons beyond the organizer's control. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
