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Gaspin Through The Aspens

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USSep 18, 202750km
Colby Thomas coloradocolby, CC0
Race date in 340 days
Sep 18, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
American Fork · 50km
Entry fee
$180From the 2026 edition
2027Date Sep 18, 2027 · Entry Jan 1, 2027 ~
2026
2026Date Sep 19, 2026 · Entry ~ Sep 18, 2026 · Entry fee $160 · Start 05:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 13, 2026
Gaspin Through The Aspens race photo
Colby Thomas coloradocolby, CC0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Gaspin Through The Aspens — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This is a trail event held in American Fork Canyon, Utah.

Whether you're an experienced ultrarunner or new to trails, you'll encounter a challenging course and unforgettable scenery.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Gaspin Through The Aspens runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Course preview

mtwanderings · Course preview

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Gaspin Through The Aspens — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Gaspin Through The Aspens course map and elevation

Your 50km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 05:00
EventStart
Ultra50km07:00
25 K25km07:00
START

Tibble Fork Reservoir, American Fork, UT

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Tibble Fork Reservoir

Finish · Google Maps

50K·50 Mile·25K events are held together.

Start line is located in American Fork, UT, with a local start time of 5:00 AM.

Typical race-season temperature: around 18°C (64°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Gaspin Through The Aspens race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Packet pickup takes place the day before the race.
Check the updated information on the official website for the 2026 venue and times.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit; car access only
  • Getting to the finishSame location as start (Tibble Fork Reservoir)
  • Transit cardAmerican Fork, Utah is a car-access mountain venue (American Fork Canyon) with no dedicated transit card…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit; car access only

Start/finish is at Tibble Fork Reservoir in American Fork Canyon, Utah, per the official race site (gaspinthroughtheaspens.com/course-info). Canyon-road venue with limited parking is the stated reason for the shuttle.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same location as start (Tibble Fork Reservoir)

Finish festivities (music, hot cocoa, finisher medals) at Tibble Fork Reservoir.

Map

Transit card

American Fork, Utah is a car-access mountain venue (American Fork Canyon) with no dedicated transit card system. Utah Transit Authority's FAREPAY card covers Salt Lake-area buses/trains but does not reach this canyon trailhead.

Foreign visitors should plan on a rental car or rideshare for race-day logistics.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Course consists of singletrack mountain trails and includes climbing sections with significant elevation gain.

Mid-September in Utah's mountain areas coincides with the fall foliage season.

Start times vary by event: the 50 Mile starts at 5:00 a.m.,

and the 50K and 25K start at 7:00 a.m. Shuttle buses run to Tibble Fork Reservoir, the start and finish point.

Registration is open until 11:59 p.m. local time on September 18, the day before the race.

Times are local to American Fork. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Salt Lake City Car Rental | Wide Range of Vehicles Available

$56

View on Klook

Salt Lake City｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Salt Lake City International Airport

$79

View on Klook

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Salt Lake City Car Rental | Wide Range of Vehicles Available

$56

View on Klook

Salt Lake City｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Salt Lake City International Airport

$79

View on Klook

What to see in American Fork after the race

Seeing American Fork with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in American Fork.

Total cost and budget for Gaspin Through The Aspens

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Gaspin Through The Aspens

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

American Fork runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Gaspin Through The Aspens

FAQ
How much is the Gaspin Through The Aspens 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $160.

When does Gaspin Through The Aspens 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, September 18, 2027 in American Fork, UT, United States.

What distances does Gaspin Through The Aspens 2027 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Gaspin Through The Aspens 2027 start?

The race starts at 05:00.

Where does Gaspin Through The Aspens 2027 start?

Tibble Fork Reservoir, American Fork, UT.

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