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High Lonesome 100

Fri July 18 - Sat July 19, 2025 Nathrop, CO 81236 US

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Aid Station Supply and Operations Support

Saturday- Volunteer Driver

July 19, 2025

Details

Pick up gear from St. Elmo and Hancock aid stations. Must be comfortable driving a 15-20ft uhaul on unpaved and narrow roads and able to lift up to 50lbs.

Location

Start/Finish Line

General Aid Station Volunteers

Cottonwood - General Aid Station Volunteer (Volunteer Points - 1)

July 18, 2025

Details

One of the most energetic aid stations, Cottonwood is nestled in a little meadow along the banks of Cottonwood Creek. Ringed on all sides by the peaks of Mineral Basin and the Continental Divide, it's downright charming. This is a crew accessible aid station, and shuttles are run by CORE, a local 4wd education and advocacy group. This is a great aid station for anyone, including families and first-time volunteers. Access to the aid station requires a moderately long drive on a rough 2wd road but is a great choice for volunteers who want to work on Friday, but can't come in the night before.

Location

Coordinates: 38.764577, -106.336511

Hancock- General Aid Station Volunteer (Volunteer Points - 1.5)

July 18, 2025

Details

Ahhhh Hancock. Also known as Carnage City. It's the halfway point of the race and it's a wild ride. This is a crew accessible aid station and is the first point runners are allowed to pick up pacers. If you're looking for a true-100 miler aid station experience, this is your spot. Runners tend to be struggling with all the usual problems eating, drinking, blisters, fatigue, breathing, etc. This is a large aid station with a ton of moving parts. Volunteers have to manage parking, crews, pacers, gear checks, food prep, runner assistance, medical issues, comms issues, and more. Hancock is captained by Nick Leuck- his second year as a Captain and his second at Hancock. Nick is a kick ass captain who balances work and fun, brings a good crew, and knows his shit. Hancock doesn't have cell service, but does have a portapotty and a stream to filter water.

Location

Coordinates: 38.639211, -106.361804

Hancock Parking Manager (Volunteer Points - 2.5)

July 18, 2025

Details

Some of our aid stations have very limited/difficult parking situations. Hancock is one of those. This position will be coordinated with the Hancock aid station as far as themes, group meals etc, you will just have a specific role to manage parking. This position is absolutely critical for our permit with the Forest Service.

Location

Coordinates: 38.639211, -106.361804

Monarch- General Aid Station Volunteer (Volunteer Points - 1)

July 18, 2025

July 19, 2025

Details

The fortress on the hill, Monarch is a massive sanctuary for runners. It also marks the end of the high altitude running and for many runners their arrival here coincides with sunrise. Affectionately called Fort Monarch due to its size, volunteers here play an important role helping runners recover and manage problems. Runners are usually pretty spread out by this time, but as crews are allowed at Monarch it's always bustling. Complete with electricity, running water, restroom, and cell service for T-Mobile and AT&T this aid station is a roadside mountain oasis! Captained for the 4th year by Matt Royal, this aid station is an absolute blast! Matt has a knack for bringing people together and puts in massive effort to make this aid station legendary. You can't not have a great time at Monarch. Well, unless you are a runner with stomach issues...

Location

Coordinates: 38.496236, -106.325321

Fooses - General Aid Station Volunteer (Volunteer Points - 1)

July 18, 2025

July 19, 2025

Details

Runners will be breathing a sigh of relief when they reach this aid station literally! They have just descended over 2,000 ft since leaving Monarch and the extra oxygen is extremely welcomed. Fooses is one of those aid stations that runners either blow through or spend a lot of time in. Since it's lower in elevation, a lot of runners are finally getting their appetite back. For others, they are chomping at the bit to keep moving. Tucked away along a little creek and pond, it feels remote despite being only a mile from a major highway. Volunteers here take turns working the aid station and manning the highway crossing. Fooses does not have any cell service, but does have a restroom and water to filter.

Location

Coordinates: 38.539770, -106.249442

Blanks Cabin - General Aid Station Volunteer (Volunteer Points - 1)

July 18, 2025

July 19, 2025

Details

This is a great place for first-time volunteers to work as it's captained and staffed with many experienced volunteers. Located on the Colorado Trail at the base of Mt. Shavano, Blanks is one of the most beautiful aid stations. With ample secluded camping spots dispersed among the aspens, this aid station is within walking distance from the Mt. Shavano trail head which boasts a luxurious pit-volt toilet. Blanks is crew accessible and runners are usually spread out. Blanks is one of our longest-open aid stations and so requires a very coordinated sleeping schedule to make sure everyone is in top shape to help out the runners.

Location

Coordinates: 38.595998, -106.199863

Blanks Parking Manager (Volunteer Points - 2.5)

July 18, 2025

July 19, 2025

Details

Some of our aid stations have very limited/difficult parking situations. Blanks is one of those. This position will be coordinated with the Blanks aid station as far as themes, group meals etc, you will just have a specific role to manage parking. This position is absolutely critical for our permit with the Forest Service.

Location

Coordinates: 38.689344, -106.170766

Raspberry Gulch Two - General Volunteer (Volunteer Points - 1)

July 19, 2025

Details

Raspberry is the first and last aid station for runners, and they almost seem like different aid stations! Raspberry 1 is only 7.7 miles into the race and crew accessible, so it's bustling! Runners tend to be in and out, which means mostly filling water bottles, making sure people park correctly, and tracking the HUGE rush of runners without missing anyone. Raspberry 1 is a popular aid station for people to use to double up their shifts since it's over quickly. Raspberry is captained by Wade Janacek (2018 HL100 Finisher) - his third year as Raspberry Captain. He's an excellent organizer and he coordinates the group camping so it's easy and fun for volunteers! Although there is no running water, there is good cell service here and a portapotty.

Location

- Coordinates: 38.689344, -106.170766

Finish Line - General Aid Station Volunteer (Volunteer Points - 1)

July 19, 2025

Details

Who doesn't want to welcome runners finishing a 100 miler?? There are few places as inspiring as the finish line of a 100 miler, and even fewer that have the views ours have! Volunteers at the finish will mostly be on cooking duty; making sure runners, crew and other volunteers are nourished and happy. Due to the fact it's at the end of the race, it's easily the biggest party spot on the course! This aid station has restrooms, cell service for all providers, camping, and plenty of left over water and peanut butter. The Finish Line is captained by Kevin Kaucher for his 6th year! Handed the reins about an hour before the first finisher in 2017, Kevin hasn't stopped rocking the aid station since. Always dressed in "MURICA" regalia, Kevin has been adding one piece of American flag apparel to his outfit each year. What will 2024 bring? You'll have to be there to find out, but rumor has it there's a rolling couch involved.

Location

Coordinates: 38.741747, -106.158101

Medical Volunteers

Cottonwood Medical - BLS (Volunteer Points -2.5)

July 18, 2025

Details

One of the most energetic aid stations, Cottonwood is nestled in a little meadow along the banks of Cottonwood Creek. Ringed on all sides by the peaks of Mineral Basin and the Continental Divide, it's downright charming. This is a crew accessible aid station, and shuttles are run by CORE, a local 4wd education and advocacy group. This is a great aid station for anyone, including families and first-time volunteers. Access to the aid station requires a moderately long drive on a rough 2wd road but is a great choice for volunteers who want to work on Friday, but can't come in the night before.

Location

Coordinates: 38.764577, -106.336511

Fooses Medical - BLS (Volunteer Points - 2.5)

July 18, 2025

July 19, 2025

Details

Runners will be breathing a sigh of relief when they reach this aid station literally! They have just descended over 2,000 ft since leaving Monarch and the extra oxygen is extremely welcomed. Fooses is one of those aid stations that runners either blow through or spend a lot of time in. Since it's lower in elevation, a lot of runners are finally getting their appetite back. For others, they are chomping at the bit to keep moving. Tucked away along a little creek and pond, it feels remote despite being only a mile from a major highway. Volunteers here take turns working the aid station and manning the highway crossing. Fooses does not have any cell service, but does have a restroom and water to filter.

Location

Coordinates: 38.539770, -106.249442

Blanks Cabin Medical - ALS (Volunteer Points -2.5)

July 18, 2025

July 19, 2025

Details

This is a great place for first-time volunteers to work as it's captained and staffed with many experienced volunteers. Located on the Colorado Trail at the base of Mt. Shavano, Blanks is one of the most beautiful aid stations. With ample secluded camping spots dispersed among the aspens, this aid station is within walking distance from the Mt. Shavano trail head which boasts a luxurious pit-volt toilet. Blanks is crew accessible and runners are usually spread out. Blanks is one of our longest-open aid stations and so requires a very coordinated sleeping schedule to make sure everyone is in top shape to help out the runners.

Location

Coordinates: 38.595998, -106.199863

Communication/Runner Tracking

Parking Pass Coordinator (Volunteer Points 1.5)

July 18, 2025

Details

*New for 2024* We will be implementing a system that meters crews access to Cottonwood, Hancock and Monarch aid stations. Crews will need to get parking passes at the start/finish line, from the individuals who staff this shift before heading to each of those aid stations. These positions will have real time updates on runner tracking and will release crews by giving them a physical parking pass when their runner passes certain points on the course. Metering parking is a new element required for our race permit that coincides with the runner

Location

Start/Finish Line Coordinates: 38.74111537830723, -106.16010481052308

Raspberry Gulch One - Comms/Runner Tracking Volunteer (Volunteer Points - 2.5)

July 18, 2025

Details

Raspberry is the first and last aid station for runners, and they almost seem like different aid stations! Raspberry 1 is only 7.7 miles into the race and crew accessible, so it's bustling! Runners tend to be in and out, which means mostly filling water bottles, making sure people park correctly, and tracking the HUGE rush of runners without missing anyone. Raspberry 1 is a popular aid station for people to use to double up their shifts since it's over quickly. Raspberry is captained by Wade Janacek (2018 HL100 Finisher) - his third year as Raspberry Captain. He's an excellent organizer and he coordinates the group camping so it's easy and fun for volunteers! Although there is no running water, there is good cell service here and a portapotty.

Location

Coordinates: 38.689344, -106.170766

Antero - Comms/Runner Tracking (Volunteer Points - 3)

July 18, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Our most remote aid station! At this point the runners have gone over the high point of the course and are just starting their long descent down the Antero Jeep Road. They will be very happy to see you after such a grueling climb. Access to this aid station is difficult and requires a high clearance truck, SUV or Jeep. Because of the early morning opening time we suggest heading up with Captain David Hoff on Thursday evening and enjoying a night of camping (and a family dinner) to ensure you are ready for the first runners. Runners are usually in a great mood and move through the aid station quickly. The atmosphere is fantastic (likely due to David's pancake flipping skills), especially with how remote it is! Since this station goes by so quickly, it's a great aid station for people who want to work later in the race or have pacing obligations. Antero is captained by David Hoff (2017 Finisher) - his third year as Antero Captain. David is one of the most capable outdoorsman you'll meet and his backcountry competency makes Antero's inherent difficulties go unnoticed. PS...David is also an avid traditional bowhunter and likes to cook up some wild game for his volunteers! Antero has no cell service, running water, or restrooms so it's a full off the grid experience!

Location

Coordinates: 38.670284, -106.264233

Hancock - Comms/Runner Tracking (Volunteer Points - 3)

July 18, 2025

Details

Ahhhh Hancock. Also known as Carnage City. It's the halfway point of the race and it's a wild ride. This is a crew accessible aid station and is the first point runners are allowed to pick up pacers. If you're looking for a true-100 miler aid station experience, this is your spot. Runners tend to be struggling with all the usual problems eating, drinking, blisters, fatigue, breathing, etc. This is a large aid station with a ton of moving parts. Volunteers have to manage parking, crews, pacers, gear checks, food prep, runner assistance, medical issues, comms issues, and more. Hancock is captained by Nick Leuck- his second year as a Captain and his second at Hancock. Nick is a kick ass captain who balances work and fun, brings a good crew, and knows his shit. Hancock doesn't have cell service, but does have a portapotty and a stream to filter water.

Location

Coordinates: 38.639211, -106.361804

Monarch - Comms/Runner Tracking (Volunteer Points - 2.5)

July 18, 2025

July 19, 2025

Details

The fortress on the hill, Monarch is a massive sanctuary for runners. It also marks the end of the high altitude running and for many runners their arrival here coincides with sunrise. Affectionately called Fort Monarch due to its size, volunteers here play an important role helping runners recover and manage problems. Runners are usually pretty spread out by this time, but as crews are allowed at Monarch it's always bustling. Complete with electricity, running water, restroom, and cell service for T-Mobile and AT&T this aid station is a roadside mountain oasis! Captained for the 4th year by Matt Royal, this aid station is an absolute blast! Matt has a knack for bringing people together and puts in massive effort to make this aid station legendary. You can't not have a great time at Monarch. Well, unless you are a runner with stomach issues...

Location

Coordinates: 38.496236, -106.325321

Blanks Cabin - Comms/Runner Tracking (Volunteer Points - 2.5)

July 18, 2025

July 19, 2025

Details

Located on the Colorado Trail at the base of Mt. Shavano, Blanks is one of the most beautiful aid stations. With ample secluded camping spots dispersed among the aspens, this aid station is within walking distance from the Mt. Shavano trail head which boasts a luxurious pit-vault toilet. Blanks is crew accessible and runners are usually spread out. Blanks is one of our longest-open aid stations and so requires a very coordinated sleeping schedule to make sure everyone is in top shape to help out the runners.

Location

Coordinates: 38.595998, -106.199863

Finish Line - Comms/Runner Tracking (Volunteer Points - 2.5)

July 19, 2025

Details

Who doesn't want to welcome runners finishing a 100 miler?? There are few places as inspiring as the finish line of a 100 miler, and even fewer that have the views ours have! Volunteers at the finish will mostly be on cooking duty; making sure runners, crew and other volunteers are nourished and happy. Due to the fact it's at the end of the race, it's easily the biggest party spot on the course! This aid station has restrooms, cell service for all providers, camping, and plenty of left over water and peanut butter. The Finish Line is captained by Kevin Kaucher for his 5th year! Handed the reins about an hour before the first finisher in 2017, Kevin hasn't stopped rocking the aid station since. Always dressed in "MURICA" regalia, Kevin has been adding one piece of American flag apparel to his outfit each year. What will 2021 bring? You'll have to be there to find out, but rumor has it there's a rolling couch involved.

Location

Coordinates: 38.741747, -106.158101

Runner Check-In and Gear Check

Thursday Runner Check-In (Volunteer Points - 1)

July 17, 2025

Details

Thursday is runner check in. This is a really fun shift because you get to see the majority of runners and the energy is infectious! These shifts usually start around 11am on Thursday and end at 7pm.

Location

559 S Railroad St, Buena Vista, CO 81211

Cottonwood Gear Check - (Volunteer Points - 1)

July 18, 2025

Details

This position will require volunteers to check each runner to make sure they have the required Divide Gear on their person before exiting the Cottonwood Aid Station.

Location

Coordinates: 38.76451579603658, -106.33661118596304

Hancock Gear Check - (Volunteer Points - 1.5)

July 18, 2025

Details

This position will require volunteers to check each runner to make sure they have the required Divide Gear on their person before exiting the Hancock Aid Station.

Location

Coordinates: 38.63936331678324, -106.36196901283307

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