Thumbs Up Vertical Challenge

20221223
2025-12-06

Dec 06, 2025 at 8:00 AM

Peak View Drive

Estes Park CO, 80517

USA

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Entry Fee $0
(Lowest or Early Registration)

Prize Money: no

Distance(s):

Type: Ultra

Participant Limit: 30

Starting Elevation: 7500

High Point: 8010

Percent of the course on un-paved trails: 100%

First Year of the Event: 2023

Men's Record: 2023 Daniel Peterson (27) 12364 feet

Masters Men Record: 2023 Jarod Roberts (40) 10116 feet

Women's Record: 2023 Niki Veldman (37) 11240 feet

Masters Women Record: 2023 Julie Powell (45) 9554 feet

Description:

The Thumb Open Space trail is a 2km out and back with 540ft of ascent. The terrain is 100% single track switchbacks, steps and steep rocks.

Runners will ascend the Thumb Open Space out and back trail
At the turnaround runners must collect 1 poker chip to bring back to the start and deposit in their assigned jar
At 4pm, poker chips will be counted to determine placing
Unique patches will be awarded at 3 milestones
15 ascents – Estes Park 7,522′
19 ascents – Deer Mountain 10,103′
27 ascents – Longs Peak 14,259′
A special award will be given to the winner

This race is limited to 30 participants. Course:
The Thumb Open Space trail is a 1km out and back with 540ft of ascent.