Emerald Mountain Epic 2023

Originally known as the Steamboat Stinger is now the Emerald Mountain Epic. A Colorado classic it aims to provide a challenging backcountry race experience showcasing some of Steamboat Springs’ finest singletrack. The Emerald Mountain Epic is also a fundraiser for Partners in Routt County (local youth mentoring group) and Routt County Riders (local IMBA chapter).

In addition to the Saturday mountain bike race, it features a full and half trail marathon on Sunday. These two events can be separate. Or, if you wish to take the ultimate challenge, you can combine them both into on epic race. The mountain bike race is 50 miles long. While the Sunday’s marathon is the classic 26.2 miles long. The male and female winners with the lowest combined bike and run times shall be crowned King Sting and Queen Bee.