Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where and when can I pick up my bib and tee shirt?
A: Runner bag pickups will be in the Taos Tent, which is next to the ice rink in the lower plaza. Runners can pick up their bags between the hours of 3:30pm – 6pm MT on Friday, August 2nd, or between 7am – 8:30am MT August 3rd on the lower plaza.
Q: What are the age groups for the Up & Over 10k Trail Run?
A: There are no age groupings for the VerticAl’s VertK. Age groups are as follows for the 10k trail run:
- 19 & Under
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70 & Over
Q: Will the courses be marked?
A: Yes, the Up&Over 10k Trail run will be well-marked with directional signage, yellow caution tape and Orange pin flags. The Vertic-Al’s VertK will NOT be marked, as it is an obvious course straight up the hill. Runners will not be permitted to run into the trees or banked trails on either side of the run, or risk disqualification.
Q: Where are the Aid Stations?
A: There will be Five water/aid stations across the 6.2 mile course. Important Note: This year the Up&Over 10k & VertK are going ‘cupless’ to help keep our high-alpine forest environment free of debris. Thanks to our friends at HydraPak®, each runner will receive a collapsible HydraPak Speedcup to fill and hydrate throughout the race. The SpeedCup was designed to be lightweight, easy to hold and collapsible so it can be tucked almost anywhere. Speedcups will be handed out with bibs during packet pickup on Friday – DON’T FORGET YOUR CUPS ON RACE DAY!