The Wild Steelhead

Ultra105K35KComing Soon
Saturday, July 17, 2027
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Gordon Tiitus Lot, Mccall, ID, USA
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About the race

And now for something totally different! In our 16th year, the "McClassic" is transformed into The Wild Steelhead.

I have been toiling hard on this one for a few years and I am as excited as I have ever been for a race.

Crews, pacers and muling

  • Pacers from about halfway can mule your kit.
  • There will be fairly long stretches between aid stations, so a crew and pacers are recommended.
  • Crew zones may be used, like Mogollon Monster does, where crew use pullouts along forest roads to render aid. This decreases congestion at trailheads.
  • All crew spots will be along Goose Lake Road, the main artery running north to south along the course.

Transport and getting to the start

  • We are arranging bus transport from Titus Lot to the starting line.
  • You may also have crew drop you off at the start.
  • The 35K needs a ride from the finish at Cleyburn Trailhead back to McCall or to your vehicle at Titus Lot.
  • It is a 60 minute/24 mile forest road drive from Titus Lot to Cleyburn Trailhead.

Crew requirement

Crew

  • We are considering making a crew mandatory unless you have long ultras in your resume.
  • We will clarify the requirements soon.

The course

105K35K

The Wild Steelhead is a one-way race from Riggins to McCall, ID. The main event is a 105K, planned to start at Island Bar near Riggins and finish at Gordon Tiitus Lot near McCall. A shorter 35K one-way race runs from Island Bar to Cleyburn Trailhead concurrently with the 105K. The course details are still being finalised with the land managers.

105K course and aid stations

  • The 105K plans for 4 aid stations (3 of those allow crew) and a few water stations.
  • The first 22 miles will only have a water station.
  • The principal climbs are a 7,000 footer at the start and a 5,000 footer late in the race, plus some smaller rollers along the way.
  • Around 15-16,000 climb and 11,000 descent.

35K course

  • One-way from Island Bar to Cleyburn Trailhead, running concurrently with the 105K.
  • About 7000 climb and 1000' of descent.
  • Thankfully, it might be the best 22 miles on Earth.

Conditions and what to carry

  • Plan on carrying a mini flask filter and lots of calories.
  • There will be lots of water flowing in July in the mountains.

Location

City insight: Mccall

McCall is a city in Idaho, USA. Its mountain climate has cold, snowy winters and warm, dry summers, so late spring through early autumn are the best seasons to race.

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Jul 17, 2027
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