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.

Some 50k races are so challenging that we will consider them qualifiers as well. Please email Peter at runondirt@gmail.com if you have questions or another race you feel has prepared you to run the Castle Peak 100k.

Suggested qualifying races
These are examples (and some exceptions.) This list is not exhaustive… see requirements above!
March: Marin Ultra Challenge 50-miler (11,000 ft) Marin, CA
April: Sonoma 50 (10,500 ft) Healdsburg, CA
April: Tillamook Burn 50-miler (9,300 ft) Portland, OR
April: Canyons 50km (9,000ft gain) Foresthill, CA
May: Quad Rock 50m (11,000 ft) Fort Collins, CO
May: Silver State 50m (9,200 ft) Reno, NV
June: Squaw Peak 50m (14,000 ft gain) Provo, UT
June: Broken Arrow 55km (10,000+) Olympic Valley, CA
June: Mt. Baker Ulta marathon (12,000+ ft) Mt. Baker, WA
July: Speeedgoat 50km (14,866 ft) Snowbird, UT
July: TRT 50m (10,000 ft) Carson City, NV
July: TRT 55k (7,900 ft) Carson City, NV
July: Devils Back bone 50m (11,000 ft) Bozeman, MT
August: White River 50m (8,700 ft) Mt. Rainer, WA
August: Iron Legs Mountain races 50m (13,780 ft) Calgary, AL, Canada
September: The Rut 50km (10,500 ft) Big Sky, MT
October: Dick Collins Firetraps 50m (7,800) Lake Chabot, CA

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