Power of Four Trail Run

Race completed

50 km Distance

3,700 m Climbing

8.1 Grit · Hardcore

39.1911° N, 106.8175° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 74 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Field size ~94 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — 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 21°C

Night low 5°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 14 h 37 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 3268 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

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

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👟 gear

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 3,700 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes74 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles3,700 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

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Adidas