Race planning

Plan The Hill Ultra

Use the listed edition as your starting point. Each tool keeps imported race facts separate from the targets and assumptions you choose.

Edition notes: The Hill starts at 9:00 PM on December 4 and ends at 9:00 PM on December 6. The organizer also offers a separate Everest challenge; this listing covers the full 160-mile race.

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Listed edition: Dec 4, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026
Format: Fixed-Distance
Distance: 160 mi
Local start time: 9:00 PM
Duration / cutoff: 48 hours
Crew and pacers: No outside assistance, crews or pacers; stops cannot exceed 30 minutes.
Drop bags: Check the current race rules

Recorded facts reviewed Nov 5, 2026. Check the organizer’s latest rules. Calendar downloads use all-day dates and do not set a starting alarm.

Pace & duration

Start with the recorded course distance. The recorded duration or cutoff is filled in; adjust it to your goal.

Gear checklist

Choose a checklist suited to your expected duration. Add the organizer’s mandatory gear.

Crew & drop bags

Bring across the race name and local start time. Add confirmed access points, distances and your own arrival estimates.