The epic Castle Peak 100k trail race opens for registration January 1, 2017.  Click here to register now at UltraSignup. This destination race takes place 15 miles north of Lake Tahoe in Truckee, California. Dramatic scenery, big mountain climbs, and the notorious 1.25-mile rock scramble through the Palisades await the unafraid.

The 2017 Castle Peak 100k is presented by our generous supporters at Salomon. The race is produced by an all-volunteer team of Donner Party Mountain Runners. Racers can expect genuine support at aid stations every 4-7 miles along the course.

New registration requirements
In light of the high DNF rate on this very challenging course, we have increased the qualification standards, now requiring all registrants to complete a trail race of at least 50 miles and 7,000′ of climbing. The qualifying race must be run after January 1, 2016 and prior to registration for the 2017 Castle Peak 100k.

FREE three-day course preview / training runs
All registered runners are invited to join us Friday, July 21 – Sunday, July 23, 2017, for three consecutive course preview days. The entire course will be run over these three days – runners may join us for all or part of the weekend. Stay tuned for more information / RSVP will be required as the date draws near.

Member discounts
Current club members of the Donner Party Mountain Runners enjoy at 10% discount on Castle Peak 100k race registration. Click here to join or renew your DPMR membership and get your discount code today.

Be social
Follow along on Facebook – click here and Like our page. Get fired up and see the course throughout the seasons on Instagram this year – click here to see us on Instagram.

 

Results
Congratulations to all who braved the Castle Peak 100k start line last weekend, especially winners Ryan Weibel (43, South Lake Tahoe, CA) who completed the course in 11:15:38 and Suzanna Bon (52, Sonoma, CA) with a time of 14:01:13. Complete results are now updated on UltraSignup, with 114 starts and 72 finishes within the 20-hour time limit.

Race Photos & Free Download
Official 2016 Castle Peak 100k photos by Scott Rokis Photography are at this link:
http://www.scottrokis.com/castle-peak-100k—2016
We are delighted to provide each runner with one free image for download. After searching your bib number and selecting your image; you may choose -> Buy -> Downloads -> Free Race Photo -> Add to Cart.

2017 Registration
The tentative date for the next year’s Castle Peak 100k is Saturday, August 26, 2017. In light of the high DNF rate on this demanding course, we have increased the qualification standards, now requiring all registrants to complete a trail race of at least 50 miles and 7,000′ of climbing. The qualifying race must be run after January 1, 2016 and prior to registration for the 2017 Castle Peak 100k.

Also, a small public service announcement based on our real-life experience: please take a moment to update your default UltraSignup Emergency Contact. It should not be someone you ever race with, nor yourself, nor your pet… you get the idea.

Thank You Volunteers
So many volunteers make the Castle Peak 100k possible, that it’s difficult to name just a few when all do so much. Regardless, we just have to call out those who led the charge:
Sean Flanagan ~ Aid Station Director
Lesley Dellamonica ~ Volunteer Coordinator
Diane Frederic ~ Graphic Designer / Swag Queen
Alex Humenetskyj ~ Course Marking
Carol Lindsay ~ Medical Coordinator
Javier Castellar ~ CTO / Runner Tracking
Jackie Reifers ~ Registration / Goodies Bags
Chaz Sheya & Abbey Drake ~ UltraLounge / Chefs

As well as all the aid station captains:
Tessa Waldron & Brandon Dey~ The Animal
Sharon Fong ~ Moondance
Diane Frederic ~ Andromeda
Mike Kreaden / Steven’s Creek Striders ~ Johnson Canyon
Deirdre Greenholz ~ Summit Lake
Naomi Plasterer & Gretchen Brugman ~ Devil’s Oven
George Ruiz / Tahoe Mountain Milers ~ Castle Pass
Todd Frietas / Tahoe Donner 4Wheelers ~ Hole in the Ground
Sian Turner & Kim Larson / Bike Like a Girl ~ Van Norden
Bill Hunter ~ Crow’s Nest
JP Prince ~ Palisades Safety
Greg Walker ~ Mt. Lincoln Safety
Rebecca Byerly & Aparna Choudhary / Women of the Mountain ~ Mt. Lincoln
Michelle Edmonson & Kaycee Green / Silver State Striders ~ Cold Stream

Thank You Land Partners
Our generous land partners make the incomparable Castle Peak 100k a journey accessible to each who faces the brunt of fate. Please support them any way you can.

• U.S. Forest Service
• California State Parks
• Truckee Donner Land Trust
• Tahoe Donner Association
• Sugar Bowl Resort
• Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski
• Coldstream Adventures

Thank You Sponsors
The 2016 Castle Peak 100k was presented by Salomon with additional support from the Truckee Chamber of Commerce. On-course nutrition was provided by GU Energy Labs and Tailwind Nutrition. Thanks also to our generous partner hotel Truckee Donner Lodge, Victory Sportsdesign and Tahoe Mountain Sports.

Survey
We hope you had a great experience and want to keep improving! Runners: look for a survey in your inbox and we hope you’ll share your suggestions for the future.

Donner Party Mountain Runners
The Castle Peak 100k is a production of the Donner Party Mountain Runners. We are a grass-roots 501(c)(3) non-profit running club and member of the RRCA. We exist to inform and inspire mountain runners in Truckee-Tahoe. Look for a 10k snowshoe race and more winter activities just around the corner. Show your support by becoming a member today ~ click here!

Until next time…
Your co-Race Directors,
Peter Fain, Run on Dirt Coaching
Helen Pelster, TahoeRunningCompany.com

August 27, 2016 race day live tracking is available by clicking here.

The Castle Peak 100k is just a few short days away. We hope these details answer any remaining questions you may have, but if not, please don’t hesitate to email Helen at secretary@donnerpartymountainrunners.com.

Friday bib pickup & mandatory pre-race briefing

Please check the full schedule on our website by clicking here. The mandatory pre-race meeting is at 5pm at Donner Memorial State Park. Click here for all driving directions. Drop bags are due at 6pm.

Shuttles to start
Two shuttles will start loading at 3:30am at the Truckee Donner Lodge, 10527 Cold Stream Rd, Truckee, CA. The shuttles will run continuously until 4:15am. Parking is limited. Please pay attention to the volunteer parking attendants. Click here for all driving directions.

Check-in at start line
Every runner must check-in at the start line so we know who is on-course.

Bib numbers and live tracking
Wear your bib so that it is visible on front! We will again offer live tracking, which will be posted at CastlePeak100k.com after the race starts.

Aid stations & safety runners (i.e. pacers)
Click here to see the latest aid station information, including a full pace estimate chart ~ handy for crew & spectators. One safety runner (pacer) may accompany each runner starting at Van Norden (mile 43.6) and continuing to the finish. Pacers must sign a waiver in order to receive a pacer bib, which can be done at the Van Norden aid station.

On-Course nutrition
Tailwind Nutrition and GU Energy Labs have generously provided on-course nutrition. Mandarin Orange Tailwind Endurance Fuel and GU gels will be at every aid station. You will also find Coca-cola products, Clif organic energy food, potato chips, Nature’s Bakery fig bars, fresh fruit, PB&J and other assorted goodies.

The Palisades
The 1.25-mile section about 50 miles into the course (between Crow’s Nest and Mt. Lincoln) involves technical scrambling and may be difficult for those with a fear of heights. There will be safety ropes and safety personnel stationed throughout this section. Please consider keeping your hands free for traversing The Palisades.

Finish line food
Runners will enjoy beverages and a full hot meal at the finish area.

Thank a volunteer
Castle Peak 100k is presented by Salomon and produced by Donner Party Mountain Runners, a grass-roots 501(c)(3) non-profit running club. We are all volunteers. Please do your best to be courteous and thank the volunteers on course.

We can’t wait to be part of your Castle Peak 100k journey!
Peter Fain, RunOnDirtCoaching.com
Helen Pelster, TahoeRunningCompany.com
and all of the Donner Party Mountain Runners