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Thumbs Up Vertical Challenge

Estes Park, United States • 6 Dec 2025

The Thumbs Up Vertical Challenge is an 8-hour ascent race held in Estes Park, Colorado, on the Thumb Open Space trail. Participants repeatedly run a 1 km out-and-back course with a 540-foot elevation gain per ascent. Runners collect poker chips at the turnaround point to track their completed ascents, which are tallied at the finish to determine placements. Unique patches are awarded at milestone ascents corresponding to elevations of Estes Park (7,522'), Deer Mountain (10,103'), and Longs Peak (14,259'). The event is limited to 30 participants and offers a special award to the overall winner, providing a challenging vertical endurance experience in a scenic mountain setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Estes Park

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1 Km Out and Back With 540 Ft of Ascent
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