On This Day, We Crown the Champions

The Vollmer Peak Vertical Challenge brings you to the hills of Berkeley’s Tilden Park to tackle the East Bay’s ridgeline like you never have before. This is the final event in the Vertical Challenge Series, a group of four races this Fall that promises to push even the most seasoned trail runner to the max. If you wish to learn more about competing in the entire series and the many goodies and prizes you stand to win, visit The Vertical Challenge Series right here on our beloved Ultrasignup.

About This Challenge

The sweeping views along this nearly 10 mile journey might just take your mind off your squealing lungs as you bag the last peak in Scena Performance’s 2016 Vertical Challenge Series, with panoramic sightings of the Bay, the San Pablo Reservoir, Mount Tam and Mount Diablo rewarding you for the rugged 2,700+ feet you will climb. This challenging traverse of the East Bay’s backbone will have your heart pounding as you master the course along Tilden’s long grinding trails.

To learn more about the Vollmer Peak Vertical Challenge, including maps and pace charts, please visit the event page on the Vertical Challenge Series website.

At the Finish

In addition to well-earned bragging rights and mind-blowing views, runners of the Vollmer Peak Vertical Challenge will be treated to post race recovery snacks as well as other creature comforts. Scena Performance will be there on the expansive lawn of Lake Anza with a relaxing ending to an ambitious day. All runners receive a race shirt and other goodies.

And on this day, stick around for the crowning of the Vertical Challenge Series Champions!

Event's current local time: 4:23 AM PT