About the North Face Race to the Summit
This is a straight-up vertical race up the mountain, on trail. The course is short but relentless, gaining serious elevation with almost no flat ground to recover on. You are climbing from the first step to the last, and most people are well into their own red zone before the top. Age group awards and overall prizes make it genuinely competitive at the front.
After the race, participants can ride the gondola back down rather than descend on foot. Awards happen in the courtyard later that morning. The North Face store at the base handles race-day registration, and it closes early with no exceptions.
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Distances & Start Times
2.18 Miles10/12/2026 09:30$75
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