Layton, Utah, Utah, United States · Friday, September 10, 2027

100 mi

Wasatch Front 100

307 days away
161 km Distance
7,315 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
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41.0602° N, 111.9711° 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 36 hours 13:25 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 100 mi. Measured against 46 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~236 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (100mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 23°C
Night low 10°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 12 h 46 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1744 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.

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👟 gear

With mountain terrain, choose a shoe with aggressive lugs (5mm+) for optimal performance.

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 161 km of mountain with 7,315 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes45 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
  • Race NutritionPast 161 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
  • Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
  • Trekking Poles7,315 m of ascent to walk up.
  • HeadlampsA 36 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Altra

Olympus 6

Zero-drop max-cushion trail shoe with wide toe box for ultra distances.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Salomon

S/Lab Ultra 3

Premium ultra trail shoe with Advanced Chassis for stability on technical terrain.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.8

Maurten

Gel 100

Hydrogel technology for 25g carbs per gel with minimal GI distress.

$3.5 ★★★★★ 4.7

Ultimate Direction

Fastpack 20

20L vest/pack hybrid for self-supported mountain ultras and fastpacking.

$155 ★★★★★ 4.5

Black Diamond

Distance FLZ

Lightweight folding trekking poles with FlickLock Z adjustment. 340g per pole.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.7

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7
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About

Point-to-point through the Wasatch Mountains from Kaysville to Midway, Utah.

Highlights

  • 7,315m elevation gain
  • Rugged mountain terrain
  • Beautiful fall colors

Course Notes

A point-to-point race that traverses the heart of the central Wasatch Mountains. Surface: 77% woods trails; 16% dirt/jeep roads; 7% paved roads. Time limit: 36 hours

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