Trail Golf Endurance Challenge

Trail Golf Endurance Challenge

The Trail Golf Endurance Challenge is a trail running event held at Trailyard Outpost, 2651 Clifford Rd, Valparaiso, IN. The event offers multiple distance options and uses a golf-style scoring system rather than pure elapsed time.

The format divides each race into repeated routes called "Holes," each about three to four miles in length. Runners start each Hole at the top of the hour and receive a stroke score based on the time window in which they finish that Hole. The 50K covers nine Holes and the 10M covers three Holes. Stroke values are defined as Eagle = 2, Birdie = 3, Par = 4, and so on.

On average each Hole has about 190 feet of elevation gain, totaling roughly 1,700 feet for the 50K and about 500 feet for the 10M.

Distances

• 50K
• 50K Relay
• 10M
• 10M Relay

Key rules and logistics include: no early tee offs; late starts permitted up to ten minutes but official start is the scheduled Tee Time; skipping or not finishing a Hole yields a Triple Bogey (stroke score of 7); ties are broken by lowest cumulative time on course. Runners are responsible for their own aid; water, Tailwind, and coffee will be available for runners only. No on-course aid stations are provided and runners must carry needed hydration. Small personal tents up to 10'x10' may be set within 50 yards of the start/finish. Relay teams consist of two or three runners with only one team member on course at a time and no required rotation. The event accepts declared gender and offers male, female, and non-binary registration options; podium awards are specified for top male and female finishers and teams. Special youth pricing is available for runners 19 and under using code YOUTH, and a fund exists to waive registration fees for eligible applicants. Pregnancy and new child deferral options are available for registrants who qualify. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.