Millcreek 50k (actual mileage from my Garmin 30.92--so pretty close).
Race start 9 pm. Quick recap: down canyon year starting from Big Water running up to the base of Scott's Peak, Desolation Lake, Dog Lake, toward Baker's pass (Big Cottonwood area) via traverse up and over Gobbler's Knob, 3k ft down to the Terraces, back up to Elbow Fork, down the pipeline, up & down Grandeur, finishing at Church Fork.
Paced my buddy Matt through the first 21 miles. A bit slower than we wanted but it fun to run with him again. Matt had to take off at Elbow Fork and I continued on to finish the 50k. Moved pretty well up Grandeur Peak and back to the finish at Church Fork.
All in all, a tough course. About 10k elevation gain and lots of hazards in the over-grown mid 10 mile section. Face planted 4x--none too serious. One that caught the toe of my shoe on a fast downhill section stopping me dead in my tracks and on to my face. Felt the muscle in my calf pull but fortunately let up before tearing.
Great night training for Wasatch and fun to see "the gang" out.
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