EVENT OVERVIEW
The Grand Traverse Mountain Run is a point-to-point ultra marathon from Crested Butte to Aspen, Colorado. The course follows the route of the Grand Traverse Backcountry Ski race. In total, runners travel 40 miles across the Elk Mountains with over 6,000′ of elevation gain.
INFO
2023 Registration will open December 1, 2022
Individual RUN Registration Cost – $175
Dual Sport – Individual Registration Cost – $315
Refund Policy & Bib Transfer Procedure
Registration deferment to future GT events will NOT be an option.
Grand Traverse Triple Crown
Individuals wishing to enter 2023 GT Triple Crown competition may gain guaranteed entry into the Ski event through priority pre-registration during the month of November.
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The following Prize Purse will be distributed to top finish places:
Men’s – RUN | Women’s – RUN |
1st Place – $1000 | 1st Place – $1000 |
2nd Place – $750 | 2nd Place – $750 |
3rd Place – $500 | 3rd Place – $500 |
4th Place – $300 | 4th Place -$300 |
5th Place – $200 | 5th Place -$200 |
6th Place – $100 | 6th Place – $100 |
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st, 2023
BIB PICK-UP & REGISTRATION
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Crested Butte Nordic Center — 620 2nd Street in Downtown Crested Butte.
RACER BRIEFING
6:00 PM
Crested Butte Nordic Center
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd, 2023
Race START
6:00 AM
35 Emmons Rd. (CBMR Parking Lot ), Mt. Crested Butte
FINISH LINE
12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Ajax Park – 1001 S. Ute Ave
IMPORTANT: All information is subject to change. For the safety of racers and volunteers, weather conditions may require a change in the race start time or location, the official course, or race rules – or may lead to cancellation.
TRANSPORTATION
RETURN SHUTTLES
Return transportation may be booked through online race registration. Capacity is limited, no additional shuttles will be added once sold out.
ASPEN TO CRESTED BUTTE
$75/pp – Departing Saturday, 6:00 PM from Ajax Park.
ACCOMMODATION
Our Lodging Partners provide diverse lodging options for Grand Traverse racers.
Link to Lodging Partner page.
Grin & Bear It Trail Race
July 16th, 2022
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We will begin volunteer sign up for our 2023 event in June of 2023. Learn more and sign up here.
COURSE DETAILS
THE GRAND TRAVERSE TRIPLE CROWN – THE ULTIMATE COMPETITION FOR THE ULTIMATE MOUNTAIN ATHLETE
