Net-flat point-to-point, 5,095 ft up, 5,224 ft down across 31.1 miles, finishing near the same elevation it starts. Climbing is spread evenly, no single section carries the majority of the work.

Form is OPTIMAL (TSB +3.0, CTL 100.0). Projected 6:26 is ~86 min over your 5:00 goal, close that gap with course-specific work, or revise the goal. Race day is here, execute the plan.

• Mile 13.0–14.0Mid-race grinder

  13.5% avg, 17.1% pitch. Planned pace 24:38/mi. The middle is where overcooking shows up, be patient.

• Mile 18.0–19.0Quad-trashing descent

  -13.2% avg, 16.4% pitch this late in the race means eccentric loading you can't avoid. Don't let gravity rip you down, controlled, short steps.

• Mile 25.0–26.0Late-race climb

  7.5% avg, 12.0% pitch. By here you'll be ~3% slower than fresh; planned pace is 18:19/mi. Plan to power-hike it rather than blow up trying to run.

• Mile 14.0–15.0Mid-race grinder

  8.2% avg, 12.0% pitch. Planned pace 17:56/mi. The middle is where overcooking shows up, be patient.