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Cool Moon 100

Cool, CaliforniaJune

Cool Firehouse. Eight alternating loops through Auburn foothills singletrack. Pig Farm, K2, Olmstead. Heat and vert in the American River canyon.

100 mi+13,600 ft-13,600 ft37 hours1,100 ft to 1,650 fttech 6/108 stationsWestern States trailComstock bucklemulti-loopJune
Distance100 mi
Gain+13,600 ft
Loss-13,600 ft
Altitude1,100 ft to 1,650 ft
Technicality6/10
Air55°F to 95°F
Gradient profile
  • Start1,742 ft
  • High1,956 ft
  • Low538 ft
  • Finish1,742 ft

Terrain

dirt road86%singletrack14%

The cruxFour North loops with 2,200 feet each

Course DNA

The Course

Four 13.5-mile North loops and four 11.5-mile South loops from Cool Staging Area. North loop hits Western States trail, Pig Farm, K2, Olmstead, Salt Creek. South loop runs Knickerbocker, Blue Oak, Pilot Hill. Total gain about 13,600 feet. Low 1,100. High 1,650.

The Work

Loop math and heat management. North loops carry 2,200 feet per lap. Train rolling foothill climbs in June temps.

Kit

Dual bottles minimum. Sun sleeves. Poles optional on North loops. Drop bags at Cool and Knickerbocker.

Race Day

Hard cutoff mile 88.5 at 33 hours. Finish cutoff 37 hours. Pacers after loop three. Crew at staging only.

Results

Cool Moon 100 finish lines.

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