Description
With glorious views of the Collegiate Peaks and 4,000ft of ascent along the way, these 18 or 30 miles of buttery single track and forest roads are perfect for everyone from the first time trail runner to the veteran ultra runner. Although the Arkansas Valley is famously known for its high alpine peaks, it’s a well kept secret that there’s a stash of arid, desert style trails just outside of Buena Vista (BEW-na Vista), CO - giving the West Line a feel like no other.
The West Line Winder is put on by Freestone Endurance (the same folks that bring you the High Lonesome 100) and is a perfect fall race for any runner!
West Line Winder is hosted by the 14er Fest which takes place Sept 27 - 29th in Buena Vista, CO. At the heart of the festival, you'll find that 14er Fest seeks to join together a wide variety of trail users, including both motorized and non-motorized trail enthusiasts. It's visions is to create a platform where all trial groups can recreate and work together to keep trails open and maintained. Join us for trail events, clinics, festival camping, live music, local libations and amazing vendors.
As an added challenge, runners can attempt the Sawatch 50/50 by registering for the Sawatch Ascent 50k on the same weekend! Finishers of the Sawatch 50/50 will get a special award and place awards for the top 3 overall men and women. Runners can camp at the Sawatch Ascent start/finish line (Nathrop, CO) for $15/night. Space is limited to 35 spots and can be purchased at the Sawatch Ascent webstore.
Cancellation, Deferral, and refund Policy: Runners can defer 50% of their entry to the following year so long as they request it by September 1st. There is no refund in the event of a cancellation.
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.westlinewinder.com.
50K DETAILS
DETAILS:
When: Saturday, September 28th, 2024 at 7:00am
Where: Intersection of E. Main St & N. Court St., Buena Vista, Colorado (coordinates: 38.8432, -106.1279)
Course: 30.6 miles, 4000ft of ascent, average elevation 8,500ft
Trail type: 22.4 miles of singletrack, 6.9 miles of forest (gravel) road, 1.3 miles of paved roads
Cutoff: 11 hours
Extra challenge: Sign up for the Sawatch Ascent 50K (Nathrop, CO) on Sunday, Sept 29th to participate in the Sawatch 50/50
PRICING:
Not only do we care about providing an event that is financially accessible to as many as possible, we also really hate making you buy things you don't want. During registration, you can select not to receive a t-shirt or a medal which will reduce your cost by $10 for each option you remove. We call this the "No Frills" registration. You can also choose not to purchase the 14er Fest pass, which saves you $20.
No matter what option you select, all registrants will receive the following: a course specific training plan, live runner tracking, professional course photos, live music at the finish courtesy of 14er Fest!
JANUARY PRICING:
$120 - No Frills Registration - no shirt, no medal, no 14er Fest pass*
$140 - General Registration - shirt and medal included, but no 14er Fest pass*
$160 - General Registration + 14er Fest pass*
FEBRUARY-AUGUST PRICING:
$140 - No Frills Registration - no shirt, no medal, no 14er Fest pass*
$160 - General Registration - shirt and medal included, but no 14er Fest pass*
$180 - General Registration + 14er Fest pass*
SEPTEMBER PRICING:
$155 - No Frills Registration - no shirt, no medal, no 14er Fest pass*
$175 - General Registration - shirt and medal included, but no 14er Fest pass*
$195 - General Registration + 14er Fest pass*
*Buying a 14er Fest pass ($45 door value) includes: a stainless steel glass, beer/cocktail token ($7 value), raffle ticket ($5/ticket for over $4k in prizes), discounts at restaurants and bars in town, a $10 donation to BVSC, and access to all 14er Fest events and workshops throughout the weekend
30K DETAILS
DETAILS
Please note that the 30k starts at 8am!
When: Saturday, September 28th, 2024 at 8:00am
Where: Intersection of E. Main St & N. Court St., Buena Vista, Colorado (coordinates: 38.8432, -106.1279)
Course: 18.1 miles, 2080ft of ascent, average elevation 8,260ft
Trail type: 16 miles of singletrack, 1.6 miles of forest/gravel road, 0.5 miles of paved roads - 88% singletrack!
Cutoff: 10 hours
PRICING:
Not only do we care about providing an event that is financially accessible to as many as possible, we also really hate making you buy things you don't want. During registration, you can select not to receive a t-shirt or a medal which will reduce your cost by $10 for each option you remove. We call this the "No Frills" registration. You can also choose not to purchase the 14er Fest pass, which saves you $20.
No matter what option you select, all registrants will receive the following: a course specific training plan, live runner tracking, professional course photos, and live music at the finish courtesy of 14er Fest!
JANUARY PRICING:
$85 - No Frills Registration - no shirt, no medal, no 14er Fest pass*
$105 - General Registration - shirt and medal included, but no 14er Fest pass*
$125 - General Registration + 14er Fest pass*
FEBRUARY-AUGUST PRICING:
$95 - No Frills Registration - no shirt, no medal, no 14er Fest pass*
$115 - General Registration - shirt and medal included, but no 14er Fest pass*
$135 - General Registration + 14er Fest pass*
SEPTEMBER PRICING:
$115 - No Frills Registration - no shirt, no medal, no 14er Fest pass*
$135 - General Registration - shirt and medal included, but no 14er Fest pass*
$155 - General Registration + 14er Fest pass*
*Buying a 14er Fest pass ($45 door value) includes: a stainless steel glass, beer/cocktail token ($7 value), raffle ticket ($5/ticket for over $4k in prizes), discounts at restaurants and bars in town, a $10 donation to BVSC, and access to all 14er Fest events and workshops throughout the weekend
CAMPING (OFFSITE)
Camping is available at the Sawatch Ascent 50k Start/Finish line near Mount Princeton Hot Springs. If you'd like to purchase camp sites, please click on the section header to go to the Sawatch Ascent webstore. Sites are available for $15/night.
Place
Buena Vista, CO US 81211
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