Never Summer 60k

Race completed

60 km Distance

2,700 m Climbing

7.1 Grit · Hardcore

40.5274° N, 106.0258° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 45 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 15 hours 15:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 78% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~237 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (60km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, July

Daytime high 25°C

Night low 8°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 14 h 35 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 2745 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 60 km of trail with 2,700 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes45 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition60 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles2,700 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 15 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

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