Samson was the celebrity elk of the Rockies until he was illegally poached in 1995 on YMCA grounds.
Our race runs on Samson's home turf, The YMCA of the Rockies, which his descendants still call home.
The course is fast single track with a big King of the Mountain challenge slapped in the middle.
This is Samson’s Revenge
Our race runs on Samson's home turf, The YMCA of the Rockies, which his descendants still call home.
The course is fast single track with a big King of the Mountain challenge slapped in the middle.
This is Samson’s Revenge
To learn more about the most famous elk in history check out the story in the EP News
EP News Samson-His Legacy Lives On
EP News Samson-His Legacy Lives On
Aid Stations
An aid station will be at the top of Bible Point and it will be a party
The start/finish line also serves as an aid station for the 27k and 55k
27k and 55k be allowed drop bags in a designated area at the start/finish
All our races are cupless.
We prefer you to use a cup you already have
Running Wild reusable cups are available for purchase during registration for $5
The start/finish line also serves as an aid station for the 27k and 55k
27k and 55k be allowed drop bags in a designated area at the start/finish
All our races are cupless.
We prefer you to use a cup you already have
Running Wild reusable cups are available for purchase during registration for $5
Samson's King of the Mountain Challenge
From the base of Bible Point to the summit we will have timing points to create a segment.
The fastest King and Queen in each race will receive a locally sourced, hand crafted, one of a kind prize from Space Coyote Tattoo
The fastest King and Queen in each race will receive a locally sourced, hand crafted, one of a kind prize from Space Coyote Tattoo
Pricing
10k - $85 | $105 | $120
27k - $105 | $125 | $135
55k - $120 | $140 | $150
price increases occur March 1 and April 15
All distances include a $29 day pass for the YMCA of the Rockies
Register on Ultrasignup
Email Events@runningwildusa.com for $20 discount code if you are one or more of the following:
Estes Valley Student
Estes Valley Trail Runners member
Teacher
First Responder
Active duty military
Veteran
27k - $105 | $125 | $135
55k - $120 | $140 | $150
price increases occur March 1 and April 15
All distances include a $29 day pass for the YMCA of the Rockies
Register on Ultrasignup
Email Events@runningwildusa.com for $20 discount code if you are one or more of the following:
Estes Valley Student
Estes Valley Trail Runners member
Teacher
First Responder
Active duty military
Veteran