Top of Tamarack
- Date Sat 28th September 2024
- Time 10:15AM EST
- Location Tamarack, Idaho
- Price $91.43
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring Top of Tamarack event on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in the beautiful setting of Donnelly, Valley County! This unique event combines mental health awareness with the thrill of outdoor adventure, inviting participants to run, hike, or bike up the scenic mountain trails. Choose your distance along the service road, with a maximum of 15 miles round trip and an exhilarating 2,900-foot elevation climb to the summit.
As you conquer this challenge, each mile marker will reward you with a special token, celebrating your mental strength and dedication. The first male and female finishers in both running and biking categories will earn the titles of King and Queen of the Mountain! Top of Tamarack not only promotes physical fitness but also honors those impacted by mental health challenges and suicide, with proceeds benefiting Gr8ter, Inc., a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting mental health recovery. Don’t forget to register by September 10th to secure your race swag and be part of this uplifting experience!
As you conquer this challenge, each mile marker will reward you with a special token, celebrating your mental strength and dedication. The first male and female finishers in both running and biking categories will earn the titles of King and Queen of the Mountain! Top of Tamarack not only promotes physical fitness but also honors those impacted by mental health challenges and suicide, with proceeds benefiting Gr8ter, Inc., a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting mental health recovery. Don’t forget to register by September 10th to secure your race swag and be part of this uplifting experience!
Organiser's Description
Top of Tamarack is where mental health meets mental strength, all for a good cause!
This is an event unlike any other! Participants run, hike, or bike up the mountain and soak up the epic views of Valley County! You can choose to tackle any distance along the service road leading up to the summit. The maximum distance is 15 miles round trip with a full 2,900 foot elevation climb to the Top of Tamarack. There is no DNF (did not finish) in this race. Each mile post along your journey will be marked with a special token, reminding you that you have achieved a great distance and you are mentally strong. Collect as many tokens as you can and then head back down the mountain to celebrate your achievement. The first male and female to reach the top (for both biking and running) will be crowned King and Queen of the Mountain!
Top of Tamarack is a mental health awareness and suicide prevention event. It celebrates those who are battling mental health challenges on their way to mental health recovery and who are still here with us today. It is a race that honors those who have lost their lives to suicide. It is a race that brings together athletes of all levels and gives them a purpose for moving forward. Race proceeds will benefit Gr8ter, Inc., a local non-profit organization that helps people struggling with mental health issues find hope and happiness in spite of their struggles.
You must register by September 10th in order to be guaranteed race swag.
This is an event unlike any other! Participants run, hike, or bike up the mountain and soak up the epic views of Valley County! You can choose to tackle any distance along the service road leading up to the summit. The maximum distance is 15 miles round trip with a full 2,900 foot elevation climb to the Top of Tamarack. There is no DNF (did not finish) in this race. Each mile post along your journey will be marked with a special token, reminding you that you have achieved a great distance and you are mentally strong. Collect as many tokens as you can and then head back down the mountain to celebrate your achievement. The first male and female to reach the top (for both biking and running) will be crowned King and Queen of the Mountain!
Top of Tamarack is a mental health awareness and suicide prevention event. It celebrates those who are battling mental health challenges on their way to mental health recovery and who are still here with us today. It is a race that honors those who have lost their lives to suicide. It is a race that brings together athletes of all levels and gives them a purpose for moving forward. Race proceeds will benefit Gr8ter, Inc., a local non-profit organization that helps people struggling with mental health issues find hope and happiness in spite of their struggles.
You must register by September 10th in order to be guaranteed race swag.
Races
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Bike
Incl. $6.43 Fee & Hat
Sat 28th September 2024 (10:00AM EDT)
$91.43
CLOSED -
Run/Hike
Incl. $6.43 Fee & Hat
Sat 28th September 2024 (10:15AM EDT)
$91.43
CLOSED
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