Top of Tamarack
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Top of Tamarack
Top of Tamarack is a mental health recovery and suicide awareness event held annually on the last Saturday in September at Tamarack Resort. Participants may choose to bike, run, or hike up the mountain along gravel service roads that start at Tamarack Village. The course is an out-and-back format, allowing individuals to select their own turnaround point based on their personal goals.
The event features a maximum distance of 15 miles round trip, including a 2,900-foot elevation gain to reach the summit. For those focused on competition, the event is timed from the start line to the summit. The first male and female participants to reach the top in both the biking and running categories are awarded the King and Queen of the Mountain titles, with awards also provided for the top three athletes in each category.
The course includes several notable sections and amenities:
- Token Stations: Every mile is marked with a station where participants can collect tokens to track their progress.
- Memorial Mile: A specific mile of the course where signs honor those lost to suicide or mental health struggles.
- Overcomer Alley: A mile near the summit dedicated to those who have overcome or are currently managing mental health challenges.
- Aid Stations: Four stations are located along the route (start/finish, 3.1 miles, 4.8 miles, and the summit at 7.3 miles) providing water refills and first aid.
Participants are required to provide their own refillable water containers as no disposable cups are provided. The event concludes with a post-race celebration at the resort's Oktoberfest in the Village Plaza. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
