This is a general description of the course.  Exact details will be given at the beginning of the race.  Each racer will be given an Expedition Journal with a course description and daily requirements.  This Expedition Journal must be carried with the racers at all times and be presented at all aid stations.  All mileage on this page is approximate but will be updated for exact distances at the time of the race.

Elevation Profile (click on image to enlarge)

Day 1: (20 miles) From Loma to Rabbit Valley this section is truly one of the most beautiful sections of the entire course.  Amazing canyons and overlooks make this section a great way to start the race.  One water drop will be available approximately 13 miles into the section.

Day 2: (39 miles)  From Rabbit Valley to Fish Ford you will get your first taste of how remote this trail could make you feel.    A climb to the top of the mesa will add a nice steep half mile challenge in the middle of the day.  One aid station and two water drops will be available, the aid station is as you hit the Westwater pavement and the water drop is after the pavement ends four miles later.  The next water drop is just as the road begins the long gradual descent toward Cisco Boat Landing.

Day 3: (9 miles) No aid stations will be available on the section between Fish Ford and Highway 128.  As you enter the trail you will travel through remote rolling cow pasture and over slickrock, until you finally make the climb away from the river.  Although there are many twists and turns, the footing is good and will make it a short, fast day and allow more time to anticipate the Expedition Stage to follow.

Days 4 and 5:(52 miles) This stage is what this race is all about.  From mile nine to mile twenty four is the most remote section this trail has to offer and racers will have to watch the road signs carefully.  After that, the trails widens and will be pleasant for anyone traveling in the dark.  This is the only stage where racers will be allowed to travel in the dark therefore racers will have more required gear during this stage.  Front runners will need to push the pace during this section because such a long stage could make or break a racers time.  For those looking to finish, the cut-off times will be lenient.  Cut-of times and aid stations will be at Dewey Bridge, Fisher Valley and Castle Valley Road.

Day 6: (26.2 miles) A wonderful finish to such an arduous race is a full marathon finishing at the Slickrock parking lot.  Starting with the steep climb on pavement this section will allow beautiful views of the La Sal mountains and Fisher Valley to the east.  A gradual downhill on jeep road brings you to the Slickrock trail parking lot and the finish line.  The aid stations are as the Kokopelli's trail leaves the pavement and on the short out and back which racers will hit twice.