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Individuals Full Course $35

Run as solo

Teams of up to 4 Full course $35 pp

We will try and have prizes for pairs , 3s and 4's but will have to see how sponsorship goes. There may just be atop team prize.

First prize Man or woman in Undulator Team or Indiv

Pair of Salomon Sense Mantras

Without a doubt the Sense Mantra is one of the most well-constructed trail shoes I’ve ever worn. The upper is simple, lightweight and durable, and the fit feels minimal even though this is a protective shoe. The Quicklace system integrates flawlessly into the rest of the upper without any unnecessary aesthetics or gadgetry, and the midsole seems to retain its resiliency.

To really test out the Mantra I headed to Moab for the Red Hot 55k. I felt that the mixture of dirt road, clay, sand, and tons of cambered slickrock would put any trail shoe through the paces. I felt that the Mantra not only held up well for the 33+ mile distance, but came away from the race nearly unscathed, a tip of the hat to its durability. The cambered slickrock wreaked havoc on mine and everyone else’s ankles, but the Mantra hugged my foot, keeping my toes and skin blister-free. Very little sand and debris were present in my shoe after the full distance, and I felt like I was able to tackle technical sections with confidence.

I would recommend the Mantra as a trainer and over-50-mile racer for minimalist runners looking for a bit more protection. I also think it would make a great speedier shoe for runners who love protective shoes but might be looking for a trail shoe for shorter and more technical courses.