Way Too Cool 50K

Auburn State Recreation Area, California, United States

31.1 miles (50.0 km) · 4,287 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Race

Route facts

Distance	31.1 mi (50.0 km)
Elevation gain	4,287 ft (1,307 m)
Average gain	138 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	5.6 mi, 355 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	35.3%
Runnable	74% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	7.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	39%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Way Too Cool 50K

How much elevation gain does Way Too Cool 50K have?

Way Too Cool 50K has 4,287 ft (1,307 m) of elevation gain over 31.1 miles (50.0 km). That averages 138 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Way Too Cool 50K?

The difficulty score for Way Too Cool 50K is 7.3 of 100. That is harder than 57% of routes at a similar distance. About 74% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Way Too Cool 50K?

The longest climb on Way Too Cool 50K runs 5.6 miles (9.0 km) and gains 355 ft (108 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 35.3%.