Vail | August 30, 2023 | 4:30 p.m.
Register Online | Course Map (updated 8/28) | 2023 Results
On-site registration will end at 5:45 p.m.
Directions
All races start and finish at Mountain Plaza at the Gondola One base in Vail Village.
Parking
Please park in the Vail Village Parking structure.
Course Descriptions
Kids Loop - Climb up mountain road and turn right on Windisch Way. Continue climbing on Windisch to Gitalong Rd. Turn right and descend to Finishing Up single track. Turn right and descend. Finish or Loop.
Loop distance = 1 mile, 250 feet of elevation gain
Beginner Loop – Climb up mountain road and turn right on Windisch Way. Continue climbing on Windisch to Gitalong Rd. Turn left and climb up Gitalong Rd. to Mill Creek Rd. Turn left and climb up Mill Creek Rd. to the second entrance to Golden Gate just past the bottom of South 6. Descend Golden Gate. At the bottom, turn left and climb up Windisch again. Turn right on down Gitalong Rd. and descend to Finishing Up single track. Turn right and descend.
Loop distance = 5 miles, 500 feet of elevation gain.
Sport Loop - Climb up mountain road and turn right on Windisch Way. Continue climbing on Windisch to Gitalong Rd. Turn left and climb up Gitalong Rd. to Mill Creek Rd. Turn left and climb up Mill Creek Rd. to Mid Vail. Descend Sidekick to Chair 10 then descend Golden Gate. At the bottom, turn left and climb up Windisch again. Turn right on down Gitalong Rd. and descend to Finishing Up single track. Turn right and descend.
Loop distance = 10 miles, 2,000 feet of elevation gain.
Expert Loop - Climb up mountain road and turn right on Windisch Way. Continue climbing on Windisch to Gitalong Rd. Turn left and climb up Gitalong Rd. to Mill Creek Rd. Turn left and climb up Mill Creek Rd. to Mid Vail. Descend Fred's Lunch to Cub's Way. Turn right and ride past the bottom of Chair 2. Climb up Gitalong Rd then descend Sidekick to Chair 10 then descend Golden Gate. At the bottom, turn left and climb up Windisch again. Turn right on down Gitalong Rd. and descend to Finishing Up single track. Turn right and descend.
Loop distance = 13.5 miles, 2,400 feet of elevation gain.
Race Schedule
VRD YOUTH SERIES PRESENTED BY MOUNTAIN VALLEY KIDS DENTAL:
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4:30 p.m. |
Sport Boys 11-14, Beginner Boys 15-16 |
1 Beginner Loop, 5 Miles |
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4:30:30 p.m. |
Sport Girls 11-14, Beginner Girls 15-16 |
1 Beginner Loop, 5 Miles |
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4:31 p.m. |
Beginner Boys 11-14, Sport Boys 8-10 |
2 Kids Loops, 2 Miles |
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4:31:30 p.m. |
Beginner Girls 11-14, Sport Girls 8-10 |
2 Kids Loops, 2 Miles |
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4:32 p.m. |
Beginner Boys 8-10, Beginner Girls 8-10 |
1 Kids Loop, 1 Mile |
BLOCH & CHAPLEAU ADULT SERIES:
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5:30 p.m. |
Women's Expert, Women's Vet Expert 35-49, |
1 Sport Loop, 10 Miles |
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5:30:30 p.m. |
Men's Sport |
1 Sport Loop, 10 Miles |
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5:31 p.m. |
Men's Vet Sport 35-49 |
1 Sport Loop, 10 Miles |
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5:31:30 p.m. |
Men's Master Sport 50+, Clydesdale |
1 Sport Loop, 10 Miles |
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5:32 p.m. |
Men's Grand Master Sport 60+ |
1 Sport Loop, 10 Miles |
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5:32:30 p.m. |
Women's Sport |
1 Sport Loop, 10 Miles |
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5:33 p.m. |
Women's Vet Sport 35-49, Women's Master Sport 50+ |
1 Sport Loop, 10 Miles |
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5:33:30 p.m. |
Men's Beginner |
1 Beginner Loop, 5 Miles |
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5:34 p.m. |
Women's Beginner |
1 Beginner Loop, 5 Miles |
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5:50 p.m. |
Men's Pro, Men’s Expert |
1 Pro/Expert Loop, 13.5 Miles |
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5:50:30 p.m. |
Women's Pro, Men's Vet Expert 35-49, Men's Single Speed |
1 Pro/Expert Loop, 13.5 Miles |
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5:51 p.m. |
Men's Master Expert 50+, Men's Grand Master Expert 60+ |
1 Pro/Expert Loop, 13.5 Miles |
After-Party
Celebrate the final race of the season with us at Gravity Haus! A buffet dinner will be provided for all racers courtesy of our title sponsor, Bloch & Chapleau, Attorneys and race sponsor, Gravity Haus. Bloch & Chapleau will also be raffling off a Will Package valued at $1,500! You must be present to win. We will recognize the top three finishers in each category for the Vail Grind race as well as announce the Individual and Team Series Champions for the 2023 season. Youth awards and raffle will take place at the Start/Finish at approximately 5:30 p.m.
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