California · 50K · 21 Miler · 10.5 Miler
Thunder Mountain Trail Challenge
Thunder Mountain Trail Challenge is a 50K, 21 Miler, 10.5 Miler and 5.6 Miler event held in Kit Carson, California. It was last held on August 8, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Kit Carson, CA
Race details
- Last held
- August 8, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Kit Carson, California
- Distances
- 50K, 21 Miler, 10.5 Miler, 5.6 Miler
- Course
- 7500 ft gain
- Registration
- tctruns.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 6:00 AM PDT
- Course profile — 50K
- Loop course; Trail surface; 7500 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 10.5 Miler
- Loop course; Trail surface
About the Thunder Mountain Trail Challenge
Thunder Mountain Trail Challenge in Kit Carson, CA.
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Thunder Mountain Trail Challenge: common questions
- When is the Thunder Mountain Trail Challenge?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Thunder Mountain Trail Challenge held?
- In Kit Carson, California.
- What distances does the Thunder Mountain Trail Challenge offer?
- 50K, 21 Miler, 10.5 Miler and 5.6 Miler.
- How do I register for the Thunder Mountain Trail Challenge?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at tctruns.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Thunder Mountain Trail Challenge start?
- 6:00 AM PDT.
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