Standhope Ultra Challenge
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About the race
The Standhope Ultra Challenge is a backcountry ultramarathon near Ketchum, ID, held July 24–25, 2027 and organized by Pulse Running. Courses run through the remote Pioneer Mountains with high alpine terrain, mountain lakes, steep technical trails, and long stretches between aid stations that are sometimes hiked in by volunteers. Climbs in the area reach nearly 11,000 feet.
Distances include:
- 100 Mile: more than 23,000 feet of climbing across remote wilderness trails.
- 60K: approximately 9,000 feet of climbing over about 37.2 miles.
- 30K: more than 4,300 feet of climbing, covering the second half of the 60K course.
The 100 Mile course has no qualifying requirement, but entrants are cautioned about the elevation gain, remoteness, and mileage. Weather can change quickly and strong, experienced runners occasionally do not finish. All finishers receive a unique handcrafted finisher award.
Standhope includes specific race-day accommodations and policies to support mother athletes, such as dedicated pumping and nursing spaces, refrigerated breast milk transport during the race, equipment and milk storage support, and pregnancy and postpartum deferrals to the following year at no additional cost.
The refund schedule is: 100% through January 1, 50% through March 1, and non-refundable after March 1. Shuttle tickets for the 30K/60K are sold separately and must be purchased by July 17. If the event is canceled for reasons beyond organizers' control, no refunds or transfers will be issued. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
