Capitan Mountain 34 Hour
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Event overview
The Capitan Mountain endurance event is a multi-distance timed race held at Capitan Mountain near Capitan, New Mexico (coordinates 33.513758, -105.511612). The organizer offers a main 34-hour challenge plus separate timed events over shorter periods. Registration includes timing by a professional chip-timing provider (ZEN ARCADE TIMING). Packet pickup is staged at Rob Jaggers Campground near the start/finish.
Distances and awards
- 34-hour event including 100-mile and 80-mile award categories
- 12-hour event (Hotfoot Teddy)
- 6-hour event (Rabbit)
Finish awards: buckles for 100 and 80 miles, medals for other distances. A special buckle is awarded to finishers under 24 hours. The organizer notes the event as a "no DNF" format and records times for distances of 25K and up.
Course, aid and logistics
The course is a soft, runnable 4-mile loop with the aid station and headquarters located at the loop start/finish. The loop will be run clockwise. Aid stations provide standard ultra foods, electrolyte drinks and soda; hot food and evening options are available. A food truck is provided for registered participants. Pacers are permitted during overnight hours. Camping is available at Rob Jaggers Campground on a first-come, first-served basis; some RV water hookups are available.
Inclusion and entry policies
The event includes policies for athletes with disabilities, allowing tethers for visual impairment and prosthetics or poles with approval. Wheelchairs are judged unsuitable for the trail course. The organizer accepts each entrant’s declared gender and provides options for non-binary registration records. Refunds, deferrals and transfers are not offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
