The Run to the Summit series is a series of three races in the area where contestants compete to get to the top of the challenge course. The series is the Wrun for Wray, The Snow King Hill Climb and the Rendezvous Mountain Hill Climb. We would like to congratulate our ambassadors who have been competing in the races with some stellar times. Learn more about the races below, and see some photos from the events!
June 22nd: Wrun for Wray
Location: Grand Targhee Alta, WY
The Wrun for Wray event happens at Grand Targhee Resort in Alta, WY. Proceeds from this event benefit the Teton Regional Land Trust’s Wray Landon Legacy Fund. This fund is used for Teton County conservation projects in the coming years, and is also supports the Land Trust’s stewardship program. To read more about Wray and the fund you can visit this direct link. This race features 3 miles of roughly 1,840ft of elevation gain. All ambassadors completed the race with several outstanding times, you can read below.
Amanda Sullivan: 37:11:07
Michael Evans: 36:19:16
Jamee Cochary: 50:28:23
Chris Lundberg: 41:40:78
July 28th: Snow King Hill Climb.
Location: Jackson, WY
It was the 51st year of the event this year. The Snow King Hill Climb is a fast race, up the switchbacks of Snow King mountain in town. Racers will sprint roughly 2.3 miles from Town Square to the top of Snow King, and gain roughly 1,571 feet during the race.
August 3rd: Rendezvous Hill Climb:
Location: Jackson Hole Resort, WY
The third and final event of the series takes place in the coming weekends, on August 3rd. Runners will make their way up 4,250 vertical feet to the top of Rendezvous Mountain, running around 6.1miles in distance. The event is in honor of JHMR Aerial Tram mechanic Chris Onufer, who on March 7th 2012 tragically passed away in an avalanche. All proceeds from this event get donated to local charities in his name.
Even if you have missed the first two, you can still register for the Rendezvous Hill Climb at this direct link. Also, this year there will be a cash prize for the Rendezvous Mountain Hill Climb!
Who will be ‘King of the Hill’ and win all 3 races? Will it be possible? We will find out in the coming weeks. Congrats to all of our ambassadors for absolutely crushing the series so far. Enjoy the photos below of our ambassadors competing in the first 2 events!