Blue Sky Ascent and Round Trip

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2024-06-23

Jun 23, 2024 at 5:30 AM

13261 Chicago Creek Road

Idaho Springs CO, 80452

USA

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Entry Fee $125
(Lowest or Early Registration)

Entry Fee 2 $185
(Highest or Late Registration)

Prize Money: yes

Distance(s):

15M, 30M

Type: Hill Climb

Participant Limit: 350

Course Map: Download Map

Starting Elevation: 10500

High Point: 14264

Percent of the course on un-paved trails: 0%

First Year of the Event: 1971

Men's Record: Matt Carpenter (2008) 1:37:01

Women's Record: Kim Dobson (2016) 1:55:38

Description:

The Blue Sky (formerly Mount Evans Ascent) boasts the highest paved road race in North America, starting at 10,600 feet in elevation and climbing to the summit of 14,264 foot Mt Evans via the scenic paved auto road. Each finisher receives a custom finishers medal, with a special “Trophy Rock” awarded to men who finish under 2:40 and women under 3 hours. A terrific post race picnic with awards & raffles greet you as you filter down off the mountain. Overall, masters, and course record $ bonuses will be offered. This race has sold out since 2007.