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Tin Cup Challenge

EVENTS
  • Tin Cup Challenge Marathon:- Run 26.2 Miles
  • Tin Cup Challenge Half Marathon:- Run 13.1 Miles
  • Tin Cup Challenge 10K:- Run 6.2 Miles
  • Tin Cup Challenge 5K:- Run 3.1 Miles
RACE DATE
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Start Time
6:30 am, 8:00 am, and 9:00 am
CITY
Driggs
STATE/TERR
Idaho
Zip
83422
COUNTRY
USA
Description

2011 Tin Cup Challenge:

  • The Tin Cup Challenge is an annual event sponsored by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley in support of local nonprofit organizations.
  • The Challenge itself is comprised of a marathon, half-marathon, marathon relay, 10K, competitive 5K and a 5K Fun Run/Walk.
  • Additional festivities include free breakfast, entertainment, and activities for children, all set against the backdrop of the spectacular Teton Mountain Range.

  • This event is always held on the third Saturday of July, in Driggs, Idaho.
  • Fees for the timed events range from $20 for the 5K to $45 for the marathon and include chip timing.

  • For more information, please visit: cftetonvalley.org/tin_cup
  • For a detailed description of all necessary participant information, please visit: cftetonvalley.org/participantinfo.html
  • Course Info

  • The course crosses rolling hills, through barley fields lined with wildflowers and continuous views of the Tetons.
  • The first and last 4.3 miles are in Idaho with the rest of the course on Stateline Road or in Wyoming.
  • For the marathon the running surface is 58% dirt road and 42% pavement.
  • For the half marathon the running surface is 12% dirt road and 88% pavement. Expect some dust and a rough surface on some of the dirt sections.
  • The 10K and 5K are all on pavement.
  • The elevation difference between Driggs (at 6,213 feet) and the highest point on the course is 207 feet with numerous rolling hills.
  • Don't expect to set a PR but do expect to be treated to some spectacular scenery.

    For a course map, please visit: cftetonvalley.org/participantinfo.html
  • PREVIOUS RESULTS

  • 2010 Results at: cftetonvalley.org - (.pdf file)
  • 2009 Results at: cftetonvalley.org - (.pdf file)
  • 2008 Results at: cftetonvalley.org - (.pdf file)

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