Abby Miller: 10:11:48 (2025 alternate course)Andy Collin: 8:04:16 (2025 alternate course)

Leaving the ranch, the course heads southeast toward the far end of Reesor Lake. The opening section is a steady, rolling climb on trail through open coulee terrain, allowing runners to settle into a rhythm early. There is a water station at approximately 9 km, and no water crossings in this section. At 15 km, the course reaches the southeast end of Reesor Lake at Aid Station 1 (Reesor East). You have climbed 365 m to this point.
From there, the route continues along the north side of Reesor Lake, traveling from the southeast to the northwest end. This is the longest stretch between aid or water on the course. The trail is flowy and runnable, with consistent elevation gain and exposed sections. At 29.5 km, you arrive at Aid Station 2 (Reesor West). You have now climbed approximately 765 m in total.
The course then turns onto the south side of the lake, continuing counterclockwise. This section is shorter and primarily downhill, with fast, runnable terrain. Crew access is available approximately 1 km before the aid station. At 35 km, you return to Aid Station 3 (Reesor East). Cumulative elevation gain is approximately 830 m.
Leaving the lake, the course transitions into a mix of trail and gravel road along Battle Creek Road. This section is highly runnable, with gradual elevation changes. A water station is located approximately 6.5 km into the section. At 52 km, runners reach Aid Station 4 (Battle Creek Road), which includes drop bag access. Total climbing to this point is approximately 1,184 m.
The Old Baldy section begins immediately with a stream crossing and includes multiple additional crossings throughout. Conditions are typically wet, and runners should expect to get their feet wet several times. The terrain is varied and requires attention through each crossing. At 61.25 km, the section ends at Aid Station 5 (Old Battle Creek), with a second drop bag location. Cumulative elevation gain is approximately 1,542 m.
From there, the course climbs steadily up Horse Thief Hill. Although relatively short, this section features a continuous, gradual ascent with no water crossings. At 69.75 km, you reach Aid Station 6 (The Bench). Total climbing is now approximately 1,738 m.
The final section travels along the bench, primarily on flat dirt road across the top before dropping onto a more technical trail that descends into the valley and climbs back up toward the ranch. This portion can be loose and greasy depending on conditions. The course then returns to the ranch at 80.5 km, where you finish with approximately 1,976 m of total elevation gain.