Pierre’s Hole, once known for fur trade in the Northern Rockies, has always been a test of endurance, fortitude, and strength. On Saturday, August 3, 2019, Pierre’s Hole 50/100 will provide an incredible experience to the fortunate souls entered in this epic journey. The race course views are breathtaking, the singletrack is longer and better than ever, and you will be tested by the rugged terrain. Staging for the race begins at the Grand Targhee Resort, where ample lodging and amenities await racers and their families. Racer Registration is open for 100 Mile (3 laps) and 100km (2 laps). 50km (1 lap) events is currently closed. 100 mile and 100km races qualify for the NUE Series Epic and Marathon Championship.
No race entry transfers will be allowed after July 29, 2019 and no entries will carry over to the following year. Registration ends on July 29, 2019.
Limited to 450 participants. Categories will be closed once the maximum number of riders is reached, tentative numbers include: 100 Mile limited to 150 riders, 100km limited to 150 riders and the 50km limited to 200 riders.
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| Pierre’s Hole Race Options | 2/1 – 3/3 | 3/4 – 6/2 | 6/3 – 7/29 | Purchase Online |
| 100 Mile Race (3 Laps) Registration List / Roster – |
$160.00 | $170.00 | $195.00 | Register |
| 100Km Race (2 Laps) Registration List / Roster – |
$110.00 | $120.00 | $145.00 | Register |
| 50Km Race (1 Lap) Registration List / Roster – |
$ 70.00 | $ 85.00 | $ 105.00 | Register |
| Pierre’s Hole Jersey Club Ride Apparel |
$ 70.00 | Buy Online | ||
There will be no refunds for the difference if you change to a shorter distance after completing your registration.
2019 Pierre’s Hole lap 1 on Trailforks.com
2019 Pierre’s Hole 50/100 mtn bike race Lap 2-3 on Trailforks.com
The course will have the start/ finish just off the main plaza at Grand Targhee Resort. The course will be marked with blue directional arrows and course tape, starting August 1st. The course is 31 miles long first lap with estimate of 3600’of climbing 1st lap. The first lap will ride out the Powder Reserve Traverse road from the start, remaining laps will use Andy’s trail. Laps 2 and 3 are 33 miles with 3600’ of climbing per lap.
1st lap – Ride out Powder Reserve Traverse Road, Left on to Peaked Trail, Climb Peaked around Ain’t Life Grand and over to 38 Special Trail. Descend 38 Special Trail and continue down to Rocky Mtn Way trail and climb back up to Buffalo Soldier around to Action Jackson and back to the base area and feed zone #1 on Planet Claire trail. After the feed zone, you’ll head out on Greenhorn trail to Jolly Green Giants trail around to Roundabout Trail to the Targhee base area. Ride mtn service road around base area and past the bottom of the Shoshone lift and under the flyover continue up the service road towards Pika trail and then up the Nordic trail road turn right on to More Cow Bell to Perma- grin to Rick’s, North Woods and Quakie. The last part of the lap will be on Snow drift and back on Yogi to the base area, over the flyover and up the music venue where the Feed zone #2 will be located just before the Start/Finish line.
Laps 2, 3 – Ride out Andy’s trail and around continue up Peaked Trail around Ain’t Life Grand and descend down 38 Special Trail and continue down to Rocky Mtn Way trail and climb back up to Buffalo Soldier around to Action Jackson and back to the base area and feed zone #1 on Planet Claire trail. After the feed zone, you’ll head out on Greenhorn trail to Jolly Green Giants trail around to Roundabout Trail to the Targhee base area. Ride mtn service road around base area and past the bottom of the Shoshone lift and under the flyover continue up the service road towards Pika trail and then up the Nordic trail road turn right on to More Cow Bell to Perma- grin to Rick’s, North Woods and Quakie. The last part of the lap will be on Snow drift and back on Yogi to the base area, over the flyover and up the music venue where the Feed zone #2 will be located just before the Start/Finish line.
100 Mile Open Men, Women, and Singlespeed 1st $599/Jersey, 2nd $350, 3rd $250, 4th $200, 5th $200
100 Km Open Men, Women, and Singlespeed 1st $450/Jersey, 2nd $250, 3rd $200
50 km Open Men and Women 1st $350/Jersey, 2nd $150, 3rd $100
Racers check in – Racer info and check in will be held at Grand Targhee RCR South room (upstairs in main base lodge building) at 4:00pm-6:30pm on Friday, August 2nd. Racers will receive bike plates, timing chip and swag bags along with answering any questions regarding the course and race. Any racers who can’t make the Friday check in will be able to pick up plates Saturday morning 5:45am- 6:45am (100 mile) upstairs in RCR South (upstairs in main base lodge building)
100k and 50km race can check in Saturday am from 7:05- 8:15am / -8:40 for 1 lap racers. RCR South room (upstairs in main base lodge building)
All racers must start in their listed start time or risk being DQed.
There will be 2 feed zones along the course. Aid #1@ 15 miles on first lap/15.9 on laps 2-3 and is located at the end of Planet Claire trail in the main parking lot
Aid #2 just before start / finish top of the music venue @ mile 33 of a full lap. Racers can drop off coolers and bags at each aid zone before they race. Both Aid Stations are only a few hundred feet from the start /finish
Bike wash is located by the second aid station.
Lodging discounts (20%) are available for racers by calling 800-TARGHEE. Please mention to the reservations agent your with the Pierre’s Hole 50/100 Mountain Bike Race. Camping will be available at Grand Targhee in the lower parking area. Race site camping is available Thursday – Sunday for $28.00 per night, per campsite. Showers are included, kids 18 and under camp for free. Camping and additional dinner tickets can be purchased along with your registration at bikesignup.com/pierreshole or during the race at registration, or at the Lodging Front Desk.
Dogs must be on leash at all times, no exceptions
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