The Pilgrimage

The Pilgrimage - A Journey of Self-Discovery

This unique ultramarathon challenges runners with 5 different routes, totaling 55 miles, across varied terrain. The course is not overly difficult, with an average altitude of over 5000 ft. Pacers are not allowed, and the ability to adapt is crucial as routes are revealed upon completion of each stage.

Course Details:

• Green route – 6.7 miles, 581 ft gain
• Orange route – 11.3 miles, 1219 ft gain
• Red route – 11.9 miles, 1537 ft gain
• White route – 12.6 miles, 1397 ft gain
• Blue route – 12.8 miles, 1174 ft gain

Race Format:

• Journey #1 (Genesis): Pre-determined route order.
• Journey #2 (Roulette): Routes determined by drawing straws.
• Journey #3 (Isolation): Alternating routes.
• Journey #4 (Inversion): Reverse order of Journey #3.
• Journey #5 (Unbound): Runners choose their next route.
• Journey #6 (Augmentation): Shortest to longest route.
• Journey 7+: Unbound route selection.

Important Notes:

• Two crew members allowed (crewed division).
• Uncrewed division with lifetime entry prize for the winner.
• One aid station at the home base.
• CUPLESS race - bring your own cup.
• Failure to complete four full Journeys results in a DNF.
• Runners must have separate GPX files for each course.