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Silver State 508

Silver State 508

September 13 - September 15 2024
Reno, NV
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Distances: 508 miles
Difficulty: Ultra Distance and Climbing for events well over 100 miles
Limited to: 250 racers (app. 70 soloists and 70 relay teams) Participants

The 41st Anniversary of Silver State 508, on September 13-15 (Friday-Sunday), 2024. Founded by John Marino in 1983 and recognized as "The Toughest 48 hours in Sport," it is the world's premier 48-hour ultra cycling race. This 508-mile bicycle race, commonly known as "The 508," is revered the world over for its epic mountain climbs, stark desert scenery, desolate roads, and its reputation as one of the toughest but most gratifying endurance challenges available, bar none. Come join us for "The toughest 48 Hours in Sport." Solo support, randonneur, two-person stage or open relay, and four-person stage or open relay categories are offered, including tandem divisions! Silver State 508 is a Race Across America (RAAM) Qualifier.

In addition, the Mother Lode 200, a challenging double-century race will be held on Saturday, September 14th, 200 miles with 10,000 feet of elevation gain - which features the best of the spectacular basin and range country of Nevada. The course will include three aid stations at approximately 50-, 100-, and 150-miles, where riders can refuel with water, electrolyte drink, energy bars, fruit, snacks, etc.

Silver State 508

Overall Map of Route
508.80 miles / 22,574 feet of gain and loss / 3889' min altitude / 7485' max altitude

Start: Hilton Garden Inn, Reno

Stage One: Reno to Silver Springs
48.80 miles / 2996' elevation gain / 3272' elevation loss / 4204' min altitude / 6817' max altitude

Stage Two: Silver Springs to Fallon
31.37 miles / 274' elevation gain / 516' elevation loss / 4394' max altitude / 4001' min altitude

Stage Three: Fallon to Austin
106.73 miles / 5417' elevation gain / 2839' elevation loss / 7418' max altitude / 3991' min altitude

Stage Four: Austin to Eureka
70.13 miles / 2822' elevation gain / 2818' elevation loss / 7470' max altitude / 5824' min altitude

Stage Five: Eureka to Austin
70.13 miles / 2847' elevation gain / 2810' elevation loss / 7552' max altitude / 5875' min altitude

Stage Six: Austin to Fallon
111.92 miles / 2814' elevation gain / elevation 5251' loss / 7499' max altitude / 4115' min altitude

Stage Seven: Fallon to Silver Springs
26.15 miles / 537' elevation gain / 312' elevation loss / 4005' min altitude / 4386' max altitude

Stage Eight: Silver Springs to Reno
46.85 miles / 3804' elevation gain / 2802' elevation loss / 4222' min altitude / 6832' max altitude

Finish: Hilton Garden Inn, Reno

 
Start Located At: Hilton Garden Inn, 9920 Double R Blvd, Reno, NV 89521
 
 
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Solo and randonneur start time: 500am

Relay Team start time: 700am

Registration Fees

Entry fees (2023) are:

Solo: $450
Randonneur: $495
Tandem: $795
2-Person Open Relay Team: $795
4-PersonOpen Relay Team: $1585
All prices increase on May 1st.

Included

Silver State 508 Route Book, Silver State 508 Starter Merch, plus and for Official Finishers Only: Silver State 508 Medal and Silver State 508 Cycling Jersey.

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Complete event schedule here:

https://www.the508.net/

Prize / Race Categories

Complete divisions and classes here:

https://www.the508.net/

 
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Sep 13 2024 - EVENT: Silver State 508