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part ofUp For Air Series
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The Up For Air Series is a collection of endurance events created to amplify informed dialogue and empower organizations actively working on air quality solutions. Proceeds from Up For Area events are directed at carefully selected non-profit groups who demonstrate high value influence strategies. The race platform is used to expose participants and the general public to science-based material about the importance of healthy air. All events are conducted with a minimal footprint philosophy.
Running Up For Air (aka RUFA) is a 3, 6, 12, or 24 hour winter endurance challenge for teams or individuals that takes place on Malans Peak on the east bench of Ogden City. Each “lap” starts and finishes at the 29th Street Trailhead (29th Street and Buchanan Ave, Ogden). Parking is available at the trailhead, but we encourage participants to carpool. There is a church at 27th and Tyler Ave that has available parking. (Shuttle service will not be provided.) Elevation at the start is 4764’. The route climbs roughly 2300' to the top of Malans Peak topping out at 6904’. Runners will retrace their steps and return to the trailhead for a total of six miles. The first .75 mile is a gradual climb of 300’ right before entering Taylor Canyon. The next two miles quickly become steep finishing off the next 2,000’ of gain to the peak. Repeat this as many times as possible until you Refuse To Continue (RTC). The time of year (February!) is intentional as it coincides with the latter part of the winter inversion "season". Given the time of year the route is almost entirely snow covered and can easily involve harsh winter mountain conditions. This is winter running at its finest! Prepare for ice and wind depending on the weather. Spikes or shoe screws are recommended once entering the canyon if ice is present.
Register for any of these options:
24 Hour Event
24hr: 6pm Friday night start
24hr: Malans Peak Team Relay (multiple runners with -only- one runner running per team for 24 hrs)12 Hour Event
12hr: 6pm Friday night start
12hr: 6am Saturday start6 Hour Event
6hr: 6pm Friday start
6hr: 7am Saturday start
6hr: 12pm Saturday start3 Hour Event
3hr: 6pm Friday night start
3hr: 9am Saturday start
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Listing Status
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Added to our DirectoryDec 29, 2019
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Last Updated in our DirectorySep 10, 2023
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Last checked by a snack-eating human.Sep 27, 2023
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This event has concludedWe hope to update it for 2025
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