Bigfoot 20Mile
Course Information
Race Day Schedule
WHEN:
Friday, August 13th from 9:30am–6:30pm, 9 hour cut off
RACE CHECK-IN:
Friday, August 13th from 7:30am to 9:15am
START/FINISH LOCATION:
Marble Mountain Sno Park
Course Map:
Bigfoot 20 Mile Course Map GPX
ELEVATION GAIN: 4,164’
ELEVATION LOSS: 4,178’
RUNNER INFO:
No drop bags. If you choose to have crew, they will be allowed at the start/finish area only, no crew allowed at Blue Lake Aid.
AWARDS:
All runners who finish within the cut off will receive a custom finisher medal. The top 3 female and male runners will each receive a custom hand crafted award.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
We recommend that runners consider that this is a tough 20mi race that requires runners to be fairly self sufficient. There are very few locations where runners can drop out of the race, please do not enter if not sufficiently trained and prepared. There are limited number of aid stations, just one for the 20 mile!
Aid Stations
AID STATIONS, CUT OFF TIMES AND MILES TO NEXT AID:
Overall cut off is 9 hours or 6:30pm at the finish line.
Start at Marble Mountain to Blue Lake Aid (mile 12):
12 miles, +3172 gain and -2614 ft in elevation loss from start to Blue Lake Aid. Cut off at Blue Lake Aid is 3:30pm.
Blue Lake Aid (mile 12) to Finish (mile 20):
8 miles to finish with +993 ft of elevation gain and -1564 ft elevation loss from Blue Lake Aid to the finish. No crew allowed at Blue Lake Aid.
Finish, Mile 20, Cut off at 6:30pm.
Runners have up to 9 hrs to complete the route.
WHAT'S AT THE AID STATION?
The aid station will have turkey wraps, vegan wraps, PB&J, assorted fruit, snacks, Coca Cola products, juice, water and an electrolyte drink.
Please notify the race organization at the aid station if you drop from the event, don’t just leave without telling anyone! We track all runners throughout the race and it’s imperative that we know if you drop.
Mandatory gear
There is no mandatory gear however this is a remote mountain race. Please plan accordingly and be prepared for changing weather. We recommend a jacket, clothing layers, headlamp, extra calories and water as well as other items you may need in the case you get injured and have to wait for rescue.
It is 12 miles to the first aid station, plan to carry enough water to get you through the section. Carrying a water filter like the Katadyn Be Free is a great option for filling along the course.
ACCOMMODATIONS/CAMPING:
Runners can camp for free Thursday night near the race start. There is free dispersed camping in the lower lot of the MarbleMount SnoPark and across the street from the race start. Camping is on a first come first serve basis. See camping map above. If there are no spots available in the parking lots there are also dispersed camping opportunities along NF-83 which is the road that brings you to the race start.
Race Policies:
Exceptions to the race policies cannot be made for any reason. Please do not ask for one.
No refunds regardless of your situation, injury status or if there is a waitlist. (we do not have a waitlist) Do not register if you do not agree to this policy. Transfer information can be found here on our policy page.
All participants are required to carry extra calories, water, clothing, headlamp(s) and other safety gear in order to self rescue or help other participants in the case of emergency.
Participants must agree to policy that the race could be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. The Bigfoot 200/40M/20M reserves the right to cancel the run based on: (1) Extreme snow pack. (2) Extreme weather during the event. (3) Extreme fire danger. (4) Other extreme conditions. (5) For any other reason that the race director sees fit. (6) Lack of Permits. In the event that the race is cancelled, I understand that I will not receive a refund, however the race management will do their best to offer race transfer/new date or other option.