ASPEN SNOWMASS, Colo.—Aug. 19, 2014—Aspen Snowmass is scheduled to host the inaugural Red Bull Rise event Saturday Sep. 20, 2014 featuring endurance runners from around the world. Taking place on Aspen Mountain from 7 a.m.-7 p.m., the 12 hour endurance running event will challenge competitors to contend for the highest number of laps on the three mile course. With over 3,000 vertical feet of climbing, racers will run up the mountain and then take the 14-minute ride down the Silver Queen gondola to complete one lap.
Competitors will compete in solo, duo and team divisions. Registration is now open at https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=9430652. The cost to register starts at $75 per person before September 1 and will increase to $95 per person after. Registration cost includes professional timing, aid station support, lift passes, finishing medal and custom event t-shirt.
For the winners who complete the most laps up-and-down Aspen Mountain, first place takes home $1,250, second place $750, third place $500, fourth place $300 and fifth place $200 in both the men’s and women’s solo divisions.
Event Schedule
Friday Sep. 19, 2014
1 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Course Preview and Registration/Bib Pick-Up
*There will absolutely be NO DAY OF REGISTRATION, racers must check in the day before to sign waivers and pick up bibs, no exceptions.
7:30 p.m. - Athlete Meeting
Saturday Sep. 20, 2014
6 a.m. - Staging begins - NO DAY OF REGISTRATION
7 a.m. - Solo Start
7:05 a.m. - Duo Start
7:10 a.m. - Team Just For Fun Start
7:00 p.m. - Solo Finish
7:05 p.m. - Duo Finish
7:10 p.m. - Team Finish
For further event information visit aspensnowmass.com/redbullrise, or follow Red Bull Rise on Facebook or Twitter @redbullDEN.
For more information about Aspen Snowmass, visit www.aspensnowmass.com or call (800) 525-6200. Follow Aspen Snowmass @aspensnowmass on Twitter and Instagram or at www.facebook.com/aspensnowmass.
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Aspen Skiing Company operates the four mountains in the Aspen Snowmass area - Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk - as well as the award-winning Ski & Snowboard Schools of Aspen Snowmass. The area offers unparalleled nightlife and off-slope activities as well. Aspen Snowmass is accessible by two of the most convenient airports in the mountains – Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) (5 kilometers from Aspen) and Eagle County Airport (EGE) (112 kilometers from Aspen). For more information on Aspen Skiing Company, please call 800-525-6200 or 970-925-1220, or visit the company’s website at www.aspensnowmass.com.
