We are the people that sweat to make the race happen. Good or bad, this is your race organization. As the race grows, we need more help to make this event as successful as possible. Contact us if you are interested.
Ben Blessing
Race Director
10 years of event management with Standhope, Wild Idaho Endurance Runs, and the IMTUF 100 (formerly). Two-time finisher of the Badwater Ultramarathon and a member of the All-Guard Marathon Team.
Email me: use the “ask a question” form here.
Mary Martin
Assistant Race Director
Recently traded the rolling hills of southeastern Tennessee for the rugged beauty of western Idaho. Have been running races for the past 10 years. Looking forward to giving back to the running community by being your assistant race director.
Email me: use the “ask a question” form here.
Joe Yelda
Radio Communications Director
Head of Wood River Amateur Radio Club (WRARC)
Email me: jpyelda@yahoo.com
Alex Marshall
Medical Director
Email me: ax_em@hotmail.com
Denis Cook
Baptie Lake Aid Station Captain
Denis, a native “flat-lander,” has been running ultra-marathons for going on 14 years and still hasn’t figured out why. He has proudly found the finish line at 23 100-milers, including a 60-mile death march at Bighorn.
Favorite trail: Granite Mountain — Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Briana Goehring
Fall Creek Aid Station Captain
Brianna accidentally stumbled into the world of ultra running when she ran across the Sierra Nevada to get to a friend’s baby shower. She has helped with the Standhope Ultra Challenge since 2016.
Scott Smyer
Kane Creek Aid Station Captain
Scott has a long history with the Standhope Ultra Challenge. He has finished the 60K three times.
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