Route and Stages
With extensive experience in creating dynamic and
challenging courses that run the gamut of mountain environments and
conditions, the 2010 GORE-TEX® TransRockies Run organizers have
once again designed a course that will, in every definition, leave
you breathless.
The route and stages listed below are offered as inspiration, and a
guide of what to expect. The actual route will remain secret until
just before the event so that all competitors can maximize the
adventure experience of entering something totally brand new.
Note: The route information provided is preliminary only, and is
subject to change pending final route planning and U.S. Forest
Service permit approval.
2010 Stages
Stage 1: Buena Vista to Railroad Bridge (15 min. shuttle to camp)
Stage 2: Vicksburg to Twin Lakes (30 min. shuttle to Leadville)
Stage 3: Leadville to Nova Guides at Camp Hale
Stage 4: Nova Guides at Camp Hale to Red Cliff
Stage 5: Red Cliff to Vail
Stage 6: Vail to Beaver Creek
Route Overview (Click for full size PDF)
The route of the 2010 GORE-TEX® TransRockies Run will take place at elevations between 7,400 and 12,600 feet above sea level. Based on the preliminary route proposal (subject to change and approval by the U.S. Forest Service), the percent of distance at various elevations is as follows:
- 7,000' to 8,000' - 3%
- 8,000' to 9,000' - 31%
- 9,000' to 10,000' - 28%
- 10,000' to 11,000' - 27%
- 11,000' to 12,000' - 10%
- 12,000' to 13,000' - 1%
The following numbers are preliminary estimates and are also subject to final approval. In the event of extreme weather during the event and any subsequent re-routing, running surface types would also be subject to change.
- Dirt and Gravel Roads - 37%
- Non-Motorized Single and Double Trails - 33%
- 4-Wheel Drive and Motorized Trails - 18%
- Paved Roads and Pathways - 12%
The following Stage Elevation Profiles can be downloaded in PDF form for your review. These charts are based on one of the proposed route plans presented to the U.S. Forest Service and are subject to change. They are provided here for illustration purposes only. All route plans are subject to U.S. Forest Service approval. We have updated these profiles as of July 5, 2009.
STAGE 1 - Updated July '09 - Click to Download
STAGE 2 - Updated July '09 - Click to Download
STAGE 3 - Updated July '09 - Click to Download
STAGE 4 - Updated July '09 - Click to Download
STAGE 5 - Updated July '09 - Click to Download
STAGE 6 - Updated July '09 - Click to Download
All camp locations will be passenger vehicle and truck accessible, although most will have no services beyond those
provided by the organization. Driving directions for support crews
will be provided with camping passes.
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