Top of Tamarack
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Top of Tamarack
Top of Tamarack is an annual mountain event organized by Gr8ter, Inc. and held on the last Saturday in September at Tamarack Resort. Participants may bike, run, or hike along gravel service roads on an out and back course that begins in Tamarack Village.
The course allows each participant to choose their distance, with a maximum of 15 miles roundtrip and about 2,900 feet of elevation gain to the summit. Each mile is marked and staffed with a token station; participants collect tokens as they ascend and may collect all eight tokens at the summit aid station. Four aid stations are placed along the route, and restrooms are available at the base, mid mountain, and summit. To reduce waste, aid stations do not provide disposable cups, so participants must bring refillable water containers. The climb to the summit is the only timed portion of the event; summit times are recorded using competitive timing software and awards are given to top finishers by category.
Top of Tamarack centers on mental health recovery and suicide awareness. The course includes Memorial Mile, where names of loved ones are displayed, and Overcomer Alley, which recognizes people who have overcome mental health struggles. Net proceeds fund Gr8ter programs such as Trail Fridays and the Gr8ter Sock Project and support development of youth initiatives. Packet pickup is available before race day at announced locations, and lodging options include a partnership with Tamarack Resort and nearby camping. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
