Course DescriptioN

The 68-kilometer course consists of a counterclockwise lap of “Flying Dog” and a clockwise lap of the “Great Western-Mormon Pioneer” loops to create a figure eight map.

The race begins with a 1-mile paved section to separate and spread out the field before reaching the trails. Other than a bit of dirt road running, 90% of the course is on single track. But don't worry, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to move freely or pass other runners. Once on the trails, you'll start the aforementioned ‘Flying Dog’ loop in a counterclockwise direction. There’s a short climb at the beginning of this section on the Blackhawk Trail, followed by a downhill to rolling section of the Glenwild Trail before the big climb up to the top of Flying Dog.

Next, there is a long, fast descent through aspen groves and past a beaver dam as you make your way through the woods and down to the 24/7 Trail intersection, where you keep straight on 24/7 for 2.2 miles all the way to the junction at Jeremy Ranch Road.

From the junction, you’ll head west for 1/10th of a mile on the road to the Moose Hollow trailhead and the beginning of your loop on the Great Western-Mormon Pioneer. Here, you’ll be faced with a 3-mile, 1,300+ foot grinding climb across the Moose Hollow, Avenues, and Great Western trails before hitting a scenic ridgeline section with a series of frequent small climbs and descents. It’s all worth it though, especially as you reach Bald Mountain—the high point of the course with panoramic views of the Central Wasatch Range—midway through.

The 7.5-mile ridgeline section culminates at Big Mountain Pass where you will have an aid station to resupply before a flowy 4.5-mile descent down to Jeremy Ranch Road and the aid station at Mormon Flat Campground. From Mormon Flat, it’s a very gradual 4-mile climb on Jeremy Ranch Road back to the junction where you’ll complete that second loop and receive aid again.

From here, there are only 7 miles to the finish line! You’ll start by doubling back on the 24/7 Trail—specifically, a 2.2-mile, 600-foot climb back to the intersection with Flying Dog, where you’ll turn right to continue along 24/7 for 3 miles of rolling terrain before reaching the junction of the Stealth Trail. You’ll stay on the Stealth Trail, descending for approximately 1.8 miles all the way back to the Spring Creek Trailhead on Glenwild Drive—way back when you were starting that first loop on Flying Dog!

Stay right on Glenwild Drive for a brief section of pavement back to the highway. Ducking through the pedestrian tunnel, a wooden bridge and a quarter-mile of pavement takes you to the finish at Newpark Amphitheater.

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Twisted Fork 68K Joins the Bear 100’s “Bear Tag” Series

What’s a Bear Tag?

A Bear Tag guarantees you a free entry into the 2025 edition of the legendary Bear 100. Think of it like a coveted hunting tag—rare, prized, and reserved for the bold. Only a select few earn their way into the Bear 100 each year. Now’s your chance. We’ve saved a spot just for you, elite Bear hunters.

How Do I Get a Bear Tag?

If you’re the first male or first female finisher at any of the races below, you’ll earn your very own Bear Tag!

2025 Bear Tag Qualifying Races:

• Bear 100 (Sept 2024)

  • Top Male & Top Female

  • 1 Random Male Finisher & 1 Random Female Finisher

• DC Peaks 50M (Oct 2024)

  • Top Male & Top Female

• Buffalo Run 50M (March 2025)

  • Top Male & Top Female

• Scout Mountain 50M (June 2025)

  • Top Male & Top Female

• Snow Peak 50M (June 2025)

  • Top Male & Top Female

• Twisted Fork 68K (June 2025)

  • Top Male & Top Female

• White Pine 50M Backcountry Run (Aug 2025)

  • Top Male & Top Female

Wait, What?

It’s simple: sign up for one of these races, win your category, and earn your Bear Tag for the 2025 Bear 100. If the winner declines their tag, it passes to the 2nd place finisher. If they decline as well, the tag is forfeited and no one receives it.

Happy hunting!
Go earn your Bear Tag—and we’ll see you at the Bear 100.