Marsh Peak Madness
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Endurance and Speed Racing in the Uintah Mountains
Marsh Peak Madness is an endurance and speed running event held in the Uintah Mountains near Lapoint, Utah. The race takes place at the Lake Mountain Corrals and features a course that traverses high mountain meadows surrounding Gull Lake. Participants encounter terrain that includes local foliage and spring wildflowers, with views of Marsh Peak and Dry Fork Canyon.
The event is centered on a 5 mile trail loop. Each loop involves an elevation gain of 1,244 ft. The competition is divided into endurance categories and a specific speed-focused race.
Participants can choose from the following distances and formats:
- 12 Hour Endurance (multiple loops)
- 6 Hour Endurance (multiple loops)
- 5 Miler Speed Run (single loop)
In the endurance categories, participants aim to complete the 5 mile loop as many times as possible within their chosen time limit of 6 hours or 12 hours. Only loops finished before the time limit expires are counted toward the final total. The speed run is a single-loop race where the fastest time determines the winner.
The event organizers provide multiple aid and water stations along the course. Cash prizes are awarded to runners who establish new course records in any of the three event formats. The venue is located a short drive from the city of Vernal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
