FAQ’s

  • If you have any questions you can reach us at contact@elevationeverest.com directly or you can fill out the form on our contact page.

  • We’re glad you’re just as excited about Base Camp as we are. As programming details are finalized, they will be added to the Base Camp page of our website and exciting announcements will be shared out via email!

  • Must be 18 years of age or older to participate in the Half Everest race.

    To purchase alcohol you must be at least 21 years of age.

  • Yes, Base Camp access is free to spectators. Sauna and Cold Plunge access available for day of purchase.

  • Over the course of the race you and/or your team will climb over half the elevation of Mt. Everest - 16,000 ft. and travel a total of 22 miles.

  • Average temp at this time of year ranges from 30 at the lowest to 55 high. Expect temps to increase between this range throughout the day. Bring layers!

  • Finishing times will vary greatly depending on the person. Average lap time is between 45-90 minutes, which comes out to about 45 minutes per mile, with each mile covering ~775 ft of elevation gain.

    To compete the race, you’ll need to average 102 minutes per lap including the 8 minute gondola ride down to the base. Factoring this in, you’re looking at a 47 min / mile pace.

  • No lockers, but there will be an athlete's only section in Base Camp with a dedicated area to store your gear.

  • Rolling starts begin around 6:30 AM on Saturday September 27th, 2025. More start time information will be communicated closer to race day.

  • The gondola ride down the mountain is 8 minutes.

  • We will have aid stations with water and snacks at Base Camp, the midpoint of the course, and the top of the course.

    That said, you might want to consider carrying your own hydration pack so you can consistently drink as you’re moving.

    Also consider whether you plan to use trekking poles on the mountain.

    We will send out a “know before you go” packet ahead of the race.

  • Relay teams can have teams of 2, 3 or, 5 participants. Only one team member is allowed on the mountain at a time and it’s up to you how you split the elevation up amongst teammates. It takes 10 laps up the mountain to reach half the elevation of Mt. Everest.

  • Relay teams will be competing against other relay teams.

    Solo participants will be competing against other solo participants (men & women divisions).

  • Yes, we’ll have aid stations at Base Camp, half way up the course, and at the top of the course.

    There will be restrooms at Base Camp and at the top of the course.

  • Yes, breakfast is included in the price of the participant ticket.

  • You bet! Cash prizes will be distributed at the end of the race ONLY to the solo race winners of The Half Everest Race. Winners will be announced for both men and women divisions.

    Men’s Solo Half Everest Division

    1st Place: $1,100

    2nd Place: $900

    3rd Place: $700

    Women’s Solo Half Everest Division

    1st Place: $1,100

    2nd Place: $900

    3rd Place: $700

  • Upon registering, you should have received a custom Elevation Everest Training Guide that our coaches, Hillary Allen and Nicki Coghill helped to create.

    If you’re looking for more training guidance and one-on-one support, check out our coaching page for monthly coaching calls!

  • *Disclaimer: The below advice does not come from a medical professional and is based on our team's individual experience. If you're concerned about elevation effecting your health, please consult a medical professional.

    Base Camp will sit at 9,000 ft and the top of the course will peak at 10,600 ft.

    Here are somethings to consider:


    1) Arrive as far in advance as possible will help. If your travel plans allow, arriving 1 week before the event would be ideal. Otherwise a few days before would be good too. Give your body time to acclimate to the elevation. 

    2) Increase your sodium and fluid intake the week leading up to the race. People often struggle with dehydration at altitude, make sure you stack the deck here and consume plenty of water and electrolytes. 

    3) Do a light workout before the workout at altitude to help your body acclimate. Don't push yourself, just enough to get familiar with exerting at altitude without exhausting yourself. 

    4) Increase how much carbs you consume. You burn more at higher altitudes, make sure you consume the fuel you need. Leading up to race day you should increase your carb intake regardless of elevation (carbo-loading). 

    5) Sleep well before you arrive in CO. Sleeping at altitude is a bit harder on your body, so stack the deck before you leave and prioritize plenty of sleep when you're here. 

  • Yes, accommodation options will be available the night before and night of the event. Participants can choose to camp at Winter Park or reserve a hotel room at a discounted rate. Please note, accommodation is not included in the ticket price and cannot be guaranteed unless reserved ahead of the event.

  • We love the community support at Elevation Everest and are excited to offer volunteer engagements. Our volunteer opportunities are officially live and can be found here.

  • Hell yeah! We’ll miss you this year but subscribe to our newsletter and we’ll be sure to keep you in the loop on upcoming Elevation Everest events.

  • Information on race timing, arrival logistics, and directions will be sent out to all participants closer to the event date - so be on the lookout and make sure Elevation Everest emails aren’t sent to spam!

  • If you interested in sponsoring our first Half Everest Event, please reach out to our founder and CEO, Dan Mosko, at dan@elevationeverest.com.

  • For media inquiries about Elevation Everest, please reach out to our Co-Founder and Head of Marketing, Kayla Mackay, at kayla@elevationeverest.com.