Mountain Lap 5K
Date: August 2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
Minimum Pace: 27:16/mile
Finish Cut-off Time: 10:00 AM
Race Capacity: 100
This race probably packs the biggest punch per mile- it's a favorite local loop! The gravel ski road will lead you to the Superior Hiking Trail (SHT) at Knowlton Creek. You'll climb the winding and rooty westside of the creek to the top of Spirit Mountain. Crossing the ski area on a few connectors, you find yourself on Old Skyline Road before descending the SHT back to the finish at the chalet.
The Course Details
Distance: 3.2 miles, 5 kilometers
Elevation: +732’/ -732’ | Min 713’ | Max 1205’
Terrain: Singletrack 60%, Doubletrack 23%, Gravel road 9% Mixed-use 8%
The Trails: Superior Hiking Trail, Juggler Joe, Old Skyline Road
Non-Binary Course Record: Erin Durkee - 39:39 (2025)
Women Course Record: Paige Orcutt - 33:21 (2025)
Men Course Record: Lucas Bauer - 28:43 (2025)
Aid Stations: All locations will have water, and Tailwind. Ely's Tunnel and Stewart Creek will have a variety of sodas and some snacks.
| location | total distance [mi] | segment [mi] | cut-off time |
| Start - Grand Ave | - | - | - |
| Big Air | 1.5 | 1.5 | - |
| Finish - Grand Ave | 3.3 | 1.8 | 10:00 AM |
