Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Distance: Approximately 33 miles Elevation Gain: 6,452 feet High Point: 8,550 feet
Registration is OPEN
From forested trails to exposed alpine ridge lines, the Legends Never Die 55KM offers a challenging and dynamic course. You’ll gain over 6,452 feet of elevation across 33 miles, experiencing sweeping views and a serious test of endurance.
No one said it would be easy — but it will be worth it.
BIB PICKUP (TO BE CONFIRMED)
DROP BAG for Curly’s is available in the morning, please label with your name phone number and leave on the blue tarp.
🚌 Transportation
We strongly encourage all runners and supporters to ride the FREE race-day shuttle, as parking is very limited at the trailhead.
Bus departs from:Big Wood School, 100 Saddle Rd, Ketchum (opposite YMCA)
Departure times: 7:00am · 7:30am · 8:00am · 8:30am · 9:00am · 9:30am · 10:00am
Return shuttles: Every 30 minutes from the finish area until 4:00pm
Supporters are welcome on the bus! Don’t be late, the bus driver will not wait for you.
Bathrooms Guy Coles Skate Park, Fox Creek, Oregon Gulch Start / Finish and Fox Creek and Curly’s
PARKING Limited parking is available at Oregon Gulch Trailhead. Please park on Barlow Road (See Map), and no parking is allowed along the road due to fire hazards. Legends Never Die has a strict permit agreement allowing only five spots at the trailhead for public and emergency access.
The bus is a 71-seater, Supporters are welcome to use the bus. The bus ride will take 10 minutes.
The return bus, or shuttle leaves finish line to Ketchum approximately every half hour after lunch until 4pm We will car pool and make sure you get a ride back to Ketchum.
WAVES All runners are eligible for podium prizes regardless of wave.
• Wave 1 (Early Start) – 7:45am
• Wave 2 – 8:00am
• Wave 3 – 8:15am
🏁 Finish Line Festival
Join us for a celebration at the finish!
• Atmos Non-Alcoholic Beer Sawtooth Brewery. will provide complimentary beer, Sun Valley Kombucha, and Atmos Non Alcoholic Beer
⚠️ Race Rules & Safety
• No dogs on course. Dogs welcome (on leash) at Start/Finish.
• No littering. No drones. No fires.
• Leave No Trace practices enforced.
• Be weather ready. Conditions may include snow, rain, or smoke. If AQI exceeds 160 at 7am, the race may be postponed or canceled.
⛑️ Required Gear
• 20 oz hydration capacity
• Fully charged cell phone
• Additional gear may be required based on weather:
• Waterproof hooded jacket
• Hat & gloves
• Emergency blanket
Suggested: Poles, extra layer, power bank, sunglasses, sun hat
No Moaning, Example: to make a complaint in an unhappy voice, usually about something that does not seem important to other people: Thelma’s always moaning (about something), and forgets how lucky she actually is.
COURSE INFO
Go to this link and download GPX
| Mileage | Aid Station | Elevation Gain to next Aid Station | Total Elevation at AS | |
| 0 | Oregon Gulch | 435 | ||
| 3.55 | Fox Creek AS | 1517 | 435 | |
| 8.64 | Fox Creek Connector | 1748 | 1952 | |
| 11.68 | Edge Of The World | 0 | 3700 | |
| 16.37 | Curly’s | 1823 | 3700 | |
| 20.77 | Edge Of The World | 80 | 5523 | |
| 22.37 | H20 Turn Left | 338 | 5603 | |
| 27 | Edge of The World | 473 | 5941 | |
| 30 | Fox Creek | 38 | 6414 | |
| 33 | Oregon Gulch | 6452 | ||
🗺️ Course Summary
The course is a single-loop trail starting and ending at Oregon Gulch. You’ll pass through scenic sections like Chocolate Gulch, Fox Creek, Oregon Gulch, East Fork of Baker Road, and Curly’s. The route is well-marked with hot pink tape.
Download GPX & full course map:
🚰 Aid Stations
Five aid stations with support from Atkinsons Market.
You’ll find:
• Tailwind Endurance Fuel
• Water, soda, fruit, chips, candy, PB&J
• Basic first aid
• Sunscreen, bug spray, lube, feminine products
All runners must check in at each station with your bib number.
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🩺 Medical
Wilderness First Responders at all aid stations. InReach satellite devices available. Race Director and Aid Captains have authority to pull runners for safety reasons.
Course map
Please visit Trailforks link below to view the map and download the GPX of the 55km https://www.trailforks.com/route/legends-never-die-55km-course/
AID STATIONS
Additional H20 will be available at Edge of the world aid station and on the road after you Fox Peak. Steps have been taken to ensure there is no water spillage this year.
Provided by our Partners Atkinsons Market https://www.atkinsons.com/
Please THANK a volunteer.
Five aid stations are marked in red on map below, they are important for the safety of the athletes. Aid stations carry necessary supplies for runners such as food and water. The general offerings are as follows: • Nutrition: • Electrolyte drink from Tailwind, gels, chews & bars • Assorted fruits (bananas, oranges & watermelon) • Soda • Assorted sweets • Assorted salty snacks (chips, pretzels, etc.) • Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches • Runner Care: • Basic First Aid/Blister Care • Bug Spray • Sunscreen • Lubrication for Chaffing • Feminine Products
We mix the Tailwind as directed on the website. At Tailwind, we’ve got you covered with some easy-to-follow instructions. For starters, we recommend mixing 200 calories of Endurance Fuel with 24 oz of water per hour of exercise. So, if you’re planning on a 4-hour workout, you’ll need 800 calories (8 scoops or 4 single serving packets) mixed with 96 oz of water.
All athletes MUST check in at Aid Stations so progress can be tracked on the map with radios. Please say your bib number when you enter and leave an aid station.
Turn by Turn Directions
- Start at Oregon Gulch
- Run southwest on Saddle Trail.
- Turn left onto Chocolate Gulch.
- Keep left to take North Fork Loop.
- Turn right onto Fox Creek Loop.
- Run southwest on Fox Creek Loop.
- Turn right onto Chocolate Gulch.
- Turn left onto Oregon-Fox Connector.
- Turn left onto Oregon Gulch
- Run north on Oregon Gulch
- Turn right onto East Fork of Baker Road.
- Turn right onto Curly’s.
- Run south on Curly’s.
- Turn left onto East Fork of Baker Road.
- Bear right to stay on East Fork of Baker Road.
- Follow signs around Fox Peak
- Turn left onto Oregon Gulch
- Bear left onto Oregon Gulch
- Finish at Oregon Gulch
Medical Support: Each aid station is staffed by a wilderness first responder. With basic medical supplies on hand. Inreach phones are for emergency use only. If you encounter an emergency, proceed to the nearest station if possible. The sweeper at the back of the pack will assist runners needing help.
The Aid Station captain and Race Director have the authority to pull runners from the race for safety reasons. Please treat them with respect if they feel it is in your best interest to discontinue your race.
If you are unable to carry on under your own power await another runner to catch up to you and relay the emergency to him/her with instructions to pass on about your emergency and your bib number.
If you are the absolute last runner on the course, then a course sweeper will be following along
If you are at the back of the pack and need to go off trail to use the bathroom, leave gear on the trail. So that the course sweeper knows you are there.
Dropping out of the race. PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY. We take great care of you, and need to know if you are dropping out of the race. You must make it to an aid station and inform volunteers of your decision to drop from the race. If you drop from the race, make it absolutely clear that you are done (DNF DONE!!!) The easiest aid station to drop from is Curly’s, this is a 10 minute drive from the start / finish. You can usually catch a ride with supporters going back or another arranged situation. Tell the aid station captain. If you leave the course unannounced, I may call Blaine County Search and Rescue and you may be charged for it.
Please also text the Race Director (208)2169523 as a courtesy.
Be FORMAL about dropping out. Don’t be shy. Own your DNF…There is always next year!
Cell Phone Coverage. We recommend bringing a cell phone with you for safety. However there are parts of Idaho and this course that cell coverage is very limited. Such as the start / finish area. There is cell signal around fox creek and above 8,000 feet.
Star-link Wifi available around the Start / Finish line.
On the 55km course you can get coverage a the start / finish and couple of miles past the fox creek connector aid station (mile 9) and on the around Fox Peak (mile 24)
There is NO SIGNAL at Curly’s So, if you are planning to DNF there make arrangements at the top of the hill.
CUT OFF TIMES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED Assistance will be provided if needed, but those who choose to continue unassisted do so at their own risk.
55KM Wave 1 7:45 start must leave Curly’s Aid Station before 1:30pm (5 hours 45 min) and Finish before 5:45pm (10 Hours)
55KM Wave 2 8am start must leave Curly’s Aid Station before 1:45pm (5 hours 45 min) and Finish before 6:00pm (10 Hours)
55KM Wave 3 8:15am start must leave Curly’s Aid Station before 2:00pm (5 hours 45 min) and Finish before 6:15pm (10 Hours)
(10 hours) Average pace 18:11 minutes per mile.
Please be honest with yourself, if you just make the cut off but are struggling. Bottom of Curly’s is the easiest place to drop out and get a lift back. When you drop out from the race you must tell the aid station captain. This prevents search and rescue costs!
Where is Curly’s ?
43.780382, -114.543833 Google Directions
Driving directions to Curly’s: Drive north along 75. go 1/2 .mile past turn off to Easley hot springs. (just over the bridge on the left) look for 045 road, not sign posted. I will put up ballons on it, it’s called lower baker summer home area. (see picture and on map) There is parking at the base of Curly’s , please do not park on road next to cabins and be respectful of the residents.
55 KM participants must reach finish line in (10 hours) for an official finish. Help will be provided to reach the finish line and get home safe. If the participant refuses help and decides to go on without help. He/she takes full responsibility for their actions.
All runners must follow these instructions.
Everyone who officially finishes receives a unique award at the Finish.
Prizes
Prize Giving will be held at Finish line when top three runners Male/Female have finished.
Course Records Break the course record and win the race for a $200 cash prize!
After Party, Sawtooth Brewery 7pm Please join us to re-live the day with photo slideshow and connect with fellow runners over beverages.
Photos Race photographer from Smileys Mountain Photo will be located along the course at mile 3 and finish to capture the moment, remember to smile and look like your having fun, photos are provided free of charge please tag #legendsneverdie and #smileysmtphoto on IG
Hotels & Camping.
Limelight Hotel is our official lodging sponsor, The North Fork Campground website is the closest campsite to Oregon Gulch Start / Finish
Over the last five years ‘Legends Never Die’ has raised over $5000 for local charities and local causes. Below are our partners please consider supporting them financially.
Higher Ground Website,
Sun Valley Ski Education https://svsef.org/
Wood River Trails Coalition .Website is a trail stewardship organization working to create, maintain and sustain the trails in the Wood River Valley for all users. Please consider becoming member
Social Media: Let’s connect! Legends Never Die is on, facebook or Instagram
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