The Round Valley Rambler offers two distances, 7K or a trail half marathon. The half marathon distance is the first race in the Triple Trail Challenge. 100% of the course takes place on buff single and double track trails within the 2,100 acre, Round Valley Open Space, with altitude ranging from 6,500 to 7,100 feet. While athletes will find the trails foot-friendly, the rolling, high-desert terrain presents a few long and steady climbs followed by fast downhills. The Round Valley Rambler is a stout trail half and serves as a reality check for athletes preparing for the Triple Trail Challenge sister races, the Jupiter Peak Steeplechase and the Mid Mountain Marathon.
If you are interested in participating in this unique summer challenge, you must register as a TTC participant - DO NOT register for each event indivdually.
The 3-Stages Include:
#1 - Round Valley Rambler – June 8, 2019
This is the first race in the Triple Trail Challenge. 100% of the course takes place on prime, buff single and double track in Round Valley which sits at an altitude between 6,500’and 7100′. While athletes will find the trails foot-friendly, the rolling, high-desert terrain presents a few long and steady climbs followed by fast downhills.
#2 - Jupiter Peak Steeplechase – July 13, 2019:
This is a Park City favorite presented by La Sportiva, bringing elite athletes as well as weekend warriors to Park City from all over the country. With an elevation profile that resembles an inverted “V” (for vertical!) A 16 mile loop from Park City Mountain Resort (7,000′) to the top of Jupiter Peak (10,000′) and back down.
#3 - Mid Mountain Marathon – August 17, 2019:
Presented by Salomon Running, the NEW RACE COURSE follows the Mid Mountain Trail, starting at Silver Lake/Deer Valley to its terminus, then winds down through the Utah Olympic Park trail system to finish at the bottom of the Nordic jumps at the Utah Olympic Park. The course, rolling across the Wasatch Back through aspen and evergreen forests at an average elevation of 8,200′, is largely shaded single-track. The Mid Mountain Marathon embodies the essence of mountain trail running with intermittent technical sections, a few sustained climbs and fast downhills. Voted best trial marathon in Utah, the Mid Mountain Marathon is a true trail runner’s maratho
If you are interested in participating in this unique summer challenge, you must register as a TTC participant - DO NOT register for each event indivdually.
NEW THIS YEAR – WE ARE GOING GREEN!
For both our environment and as a nonprofit, unnecessary waste, trash and expense is something we are strongly against. We are dedicated to maintaining a clean race and preserving the beauty of the area we run in. This year for all our races, we will be providing each racer a HydraPak SpeedCup a quick and easy watering solution; it’s lightweight, easy to hold, reusable and collapsible so you can tuck it almost anywhere. You also have the option to bring your own system. It can be anything that works for you, so long as it does not produce trash.
Mountain Trails Foundation Events
Besides building, maintaining and advocating for non-motorized trails in Park City and the healthy lifestyle they promote, the Mountain Trails Foundation puts on three annual competitive trail events: Jupiter Steeplechase, Mid Mountain Marathon and Tour des Suds Mountain Bike Race. All 3 events showcase our world class trail system and are a tremendous funding source for the organization.
Volunteer for one of our many events!
Volunteering for one of our events is a great way to get involved and give back to our trail system. There are a variety of positions available including:
- Registration / Race Packet Pickup
- Course Setup / Teardown
- Aid Station
- Finish Area
- Awards
For your service, in addition to giving back to our amazing trails system you will be provided an event logoed gift. Click Here to Learn More!