--- id: "2022-maces-hideout-100m" title: "2022 Mace's Hideout 100 Race Report" description: "A race report from the 2022 Mace's Hideout 100-mile ultramarathon, where I finished third in 29:20:53 after a long night on the course." pubDate: "2022-06-13T00:00:00.000Z" tags: - "run" - "race report" - "ultramarathon" - "100mile" - "Tempest Adventures" - "Colorado" syndicate: false canonicalURL: "https://justin.poehnelt.com/posts/2022-maces-hideout-100m/" relativeURL: "/posts/2022-maces-hideout-100m/" markdownURL: "/posts/2022-maces-hideout-100m.md" --- The [Mace’s Hideout 100](https://www.tempestadventures.com/maces-hideout-100/about) was an outstanding, but brutal race put on by [Tempest Adventures](https://www.tempestadventures.com) in the Wet Mountains of eastern Colorado. The race was very low key with only 19 runners, but was incredibly well staffed at aid stations, perfectly marked, and a wonderful experience. [![Great scenery along the course](https://justin.poehnelt.com/images/2022-mace-hideout-100/desert-view.jpg)](https://justin.poehnelt.com/images/2022-mace-hideout-100/desert-view.jpg) Great scenery along the course ## About the course[](#about-the-course) There are a few main sections to this course that vary considerably and make for an interesting course! 1. Climb to Greenhorn - The initial climb from the start at Pueblo Mountain Park to the crest of the Wet Mountains and aid station at Greenhorn. 2. High Desert - The descent from Greenhorn, traverse of the desert portions, and climb back to Greenhorn aid station. 3. Crest Traverse - The Greenhorn aid station to St. Charles Peak and the unofficial aid station at Highway 165. 4. Canyon Descent - The descent (and climbs) from Highway 165 to the finish. [![Map of the course](https://justin.poehnelt.com/images/2022-mace-hideout-100/map.png)](https://justin.poehnelt.com/images/2022-mace-hideout-100/map.png) Map of the course [![Elevation profile](https://justin.poehnelt.com/images/2022-mace-hideout-100/profile.png)](https://justin.poehnelt.com/images/2022-mace-hideout-100/profile.png) Elevation profile ### Climb to Greenhorn[](#climb-to-greenhorn) This is the first 18 miles of the course. It’s runnable in many places, but I definitely took it easy. The last couple miles of the climb were very loose and quite steep in a number of locations. ### High Desert[](#high-desert) This part from the Greenhorn aid station down to the lower elevation part of the course is very runnable. The biggest issue I faced here was the heat. If I was in better shape, I would have been running a lot of this section and much faster than I did. The climb back up to Greenhorn was slow for me as I kept sleep walking! [![Runnable trail](https://justin.poehnelt.com/images/2022-mace-hideout-100/two-track.jpg)](https://justin.poehnelt.com/images/2022-mace-hideout-100/two-track.jpg) Runnable trail ### Crest Traverse[](#crest-traverse) This part of the course is very difficult to run, but I really pushed myself here, especially on the downs. This is all motorized trail, so there were a lot drops and big loose rocks. I sprained my ankle somewhere in this section during the night. ### Canyon Descent[](#canyon-descent) This part seems like it will never end. Instead of going down a single canyon, it crosses up and over a few canyons just when you want to cruise down to the finish. Through in a bunch of mandatory stream crossings and it really slows you down. ## Stats[](#stats) * **Distance**: 102 miles * **Elevation**: 19,171 ft * **Time**: 29:20:53 * **Place**: 3rd ## My experience[](#my-experience) I ran this race without crew, pacers, and by myself for about 97 of the 102 miles! It was an absolutely solitary experience. There were no drones buzzing overhead and only a few other trail users. Physically, I am really proud of my effort. I kept thinking the 4th place runner was going to catch me and I pushed myself to the limit for the last 30 miles. Although the last five miles I really slowed down, I have never had such a strong second half of a 100 miler. Typically, I fade out in the second half, but ended up 2 hours ahead of 4th and a little under 1.5 hours behind 2nd. The full results are on [Ultrasignup](https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=86298). [![Finisher's buckle for the Mace's Hideout 100](https://justin.poehnelt.com/images/2022-mace-hideout-100/belt-buckle.jpg)](https://justin.poehnelt.com/images/2022-mace-hideout-100/belt-buckle.jpg) Finisher's buckle for the Mace's Hideout 100 In all, I highly recommend the race and [Tempest Adventures](https://www.tempestadventures.com). I’m currently signed up for the [Creede 100](https://www.tempestadventures.com/creede-100/about) and [Rio Grande 100](https://www.tempestadventures.com/rio-grande-100/about) for their Triple Crown and am looking forward to these adventures and having another low key ultra experience! [2022 Mace's Hideout 100 Race Report](https://justin.poehnelt.com/posts/2022-maces-hideout-100m/) © 2022 by [Justin Poehnelt](https://justin.poehnelt.com/) is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0