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Spitfire Ultra Trail Challenge at Menan Butte

EVENTS
  • 5K:- Trail Run 3.1 Miles
  • 12K:- Trail Run 7.4 Miles
  • 25K:- Trail Run 15.5 Miles
  • 50K Ultra Marathon:- Ultra Distance - Trail Run 31 Miles
RACE DATE
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Location
North Menan Butte Trailhead
Address
1098 N 3600 E
CITY
Menan
STATE/TERR
Idaho
Zip
83434
COUNTRY
USA
Description

The Menan Butte Trail Challenge (MBTC) was created as an invitation to challenge yourself in a unique geological setting that has everything from sand, volcanic rock, slick rock, sage brush and possible wildlife. The run takes place at the North Menan Butte, an extinct volcano that was formed by violent eruptions 10,000 years ago. You will be blown away by the variety of sights and surfaces to be found as you traverse its west and east sides, run its rim and down through its heart. 

Event details and schedule

Registration 

All registrations are being handled through Ultra Signup. 

https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=30956

 

Courses

5K – Begin at base camp with a short out back on a dirt road and then it’s up the face of the butte.  At the rim you will take a left and prepare to descend down into the caldera. As you make your way back up to the rim, you will circle right around to the aid station. Once at the aid station prepare to make the steep decent back down to the finish line.

12K – Begin at base camp with 0.5 mile out and back before heading up the butte. Once on top you will run the 5K course and then it’s back down through the caldera to experience the rest of this dormant volcano. After crossing the caldera a second time, you will head left (north) and make your way up to the towers. A short distance after the towers you will access a gravel road that takes you down the east side of the butte (known as “R” mountain to the locals). As you make your way down to the boundary chain and then back up to the rim, mind your surroundings and see if you can spot the “R” painted on its face.  Once you are back at the top you will hang a right and finish running the west rim before descending back down to the finish line.

25K –Begin at base camp with a 1.25 mile out and back. The course is then the same as the 12K course…times 2.  Your second loop will not have the initial out and back. After the first loop, check in at base camp, refuel and then head back up for your second loop.

50K – Beginning at base camp, your first two loops will be identical to the 25k course. Check in and refuel after your second loop and then head out to the sand, sage and volcanic formations for 9 miles before taking on your last loop of the butte.  The last loop will not include the descent down the east side of the butte and will basically be a figure 8 pattern of the rim before heading down to the finish line where you will be celebrated as victors of the volcano.

 

Start times:

50k -6:00am

25k -7:30am 

12k -8:30am

5k –9:30 am

 

Check In & Race Packet Pickup

Our smiling faces will be ready to greet your smiling faces when you check in and pick up your race packets one hour prior to your race start time!

 

Race Swag

We know you trail trekkers enjoy taking home something to remember your momentous journey, so we are including a hot off the press tech shirt with your race registration. And for those of you who want more, we've got it! New this year will be the option to purchase a hoodie sweatshirt, so don't forget to grab one when you check out.

In order to guarantee your shirt and sweatshirt purchases, you've got to get registered for the Spitfire by Friday, April 1st so we have time to get them ordered and to you on race day!

 

Post Race Meal

Each registered participant will be invited to refuel with a post race meal. Additional meal tickets may be purchased for family and friends for just $5.00 each

 

Changing Races / Refunds

In case of an emergency or if you change your mind and are unable to participate in the Spitfire, please contact us as soon as possible. If you contact us outside of 60 days before the race you will be refunded your race entry money minus a $10 processing fee and the Ultra Signup fee.  If you contact us inside of 60 days, you will be offered a 1 time roll over for the following year.

If you do have to cancel and would like to roll over your entry until the following year, please let us know. It will be your responsibility to contact us the following year to request your roll over coupon code to re-register.

Registered runners may switch race distances through April 8th by contacting race management. A check must be sent to cover the difference if moving up a distance. There is no refund of the difference if moving down a distance.


Help Us Help Others!

We aren't just about racing and recreation. We're also about helping others and giving back. That's why we have chosen this event to help us raise funds to support Camp Magical Moments, a cancer camp for kids. A portion of each race entry will be donated to this camp and you will have the opportunity when you check out to make an additional donation too! For more information, following this link. http://www.campmagicalmoments.org/

 

How to get to there:

From Idaho Falls: Head north on North Holmes/Lewisville Hwy for 20 miles until intersection with ID-48 (blinking yellow light). Take a right (east) on ID-48 towards Menan. Make a left into the town of Menan and drive 1 mile. Take a left (north) on N 3600 E/Twin Butte Road and follow for 3 miles. Trailhead/parking lot is located on the right side of the road. You may also park along the road when the parking lot is full.

Alternate option from Idaho Falls: take Hwy 20 headed north towards Rexburg. Take the Lorenzo exit just before the river. Head west and follow the road until you come to N3600E/Twin Butte Road –turn right and follow for 3 miles. Trailhead/parking lot is on the right side of the road.  You may also park along the road when the parking lot is full.

From Rexburg: Take Hwy 33 west from Rexburg for 7 miles. Turn left (south) onto N 3600 E/Twin Butte Road. Take your first right turn on paved road. Continue to follow the road for 2 miles. Trailhead is on the left side of the road. You may also park along the road when the parking lot is full.

Alternate option from Rexburg: Take Hwy 20 headed south towards Idaho Falls. After crossing the river, take the Lorenzo exit and follow the road to N 3600 E/Twin Butte Road. Take your first right turn on paved road. Continue to follow the road for 2 miles. Trailhead is on the right side of the road.

 

Support Crews

The MBTC encourages runners to have a support crew as the course is a physical and mental challenge.  Due to the designations of the Butte, there is no motorized access to the rim. Support crews are welcome to hang out at base camp and wait for their runners to finish loops. A full aid station will be available to assist you in taking care of your special people and keep them going strong.

 

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