Beyond The Ultimate’s Mountain Ultra Set for Inaugural Race in Rocky Mountains
(PRWEB UK) 31 July 2013 -- As the first ever Mountain Ultra, Beyond The Ultimate are pleased to continue the launch of the Ultimate Ultra Race Series which sees ultra-distance runners tackle distances of over 200km in the world’s most inhospitable environments and challenging terrains. Following from the success of May’s Jungle Ultra 2013; both national and international competitors will be competing in the Mountain Ultra which will begin in the town of Mount Crested Butte and finish 4 days later in the village of Snowmass, with competitors passing through the charming towns of Marble and Aspen.
Along with maximum temperatures of 28 ͦ C, runners will have to complete the race while coping with the effects of altitude as well as the physical and mental pain caused from both the distance and mountain faces of the route. This tough race will take place over 5 stages, with stage distances ranging from 14km to 80km, and altitude ranging from 9,000ft to over 12,000ft. As a tiring and demanding course competitors face 23,000ft of inclines during the race and the challenge is increased further by the self-sufficient nature of the race, whereby competitors are required to carry all kit and supplies, weighing up to 13kg, for the duration of the race. Despite the extreme challenges, the Mountain Ultra will provide incredible views as competitors continually reach new peaks of the Rocky Mountains. The rewards are further increased by the natural setting of the Mountain Ultra, which will allow competitors the opportunity to come face to face with the wildlife of the Rocky Mountains, which are home to Deer, Moose, Elk and Black Bears.
“We are very proud to be launching the inaugural Mountain Ultra in this fantastic location. In my opinion it is the toughest race of the four race series, the combination of severe inclines and declines with the altitude provides an exceptional challenge to ultra-runners around the world.” - Wes Crutcher, Race Director
The Mountain Ultra is operated by Beyond The Ultimate and is taking place between the 2nd August and 9th August 2013. Stage and race results will be available via Beyond The Ultimate’s website as well as their Facbeook and Twitter pages. The Mountain Ultra forms part of a four part ultra-marathon race series which includes the Jungle Ultra, Desert Ultra and Ice Ultra. A limited number of editorial places are available for all races.
Marketing Manager - Roisin Morrin, Beyond The Ultimate, http://www.beyondtheultimate.co, 08453196777, [email protected]
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