Top of Tamarack
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Top of Tamarack
Top of Tamarack is an annual mountain ascent event at Tamarack Resort that raises funds for suicide prevention and mental health programs run by Gr8ter, Inc. Participants choose their own mode of travel—bike, run, or hike—and may stop at any distance along the gravel service road that leads from the Village to the summit. The course is out-and-back with a maximum distance just under 15 miles round trip and a total elevation gain of about 2,900 feet to the top.
Each mile on the route is marked by a token station; participants may collect tokens as they climb and return to the finish. The summit aid station holds all tokens for those who complete the full climb; results record both number of tokens collected and time to the summit for those who go to the top. The first male and female to reach the summit in both biking and running categories are recognized as King and Queen of the Mountain, and awards are given to top finishers in each category.
Four aid stations provide water refill points and basic first aid at the start/finish, 3.1 miles, 4.8 miles, and 7.3 miles; restrooms are available at the base, mid-mountain, and summit. To reduce waste, aid stations do not provide disposable cups; participants must carry refillable containers. The event enforces a course cut-off and requires finish-line check-in; participants not checked in will be recorded as DNF. Participant numbers are limited, registration deadlines affect guaranteed swag, and no refunds are issued. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
