The photo is from the training run the day before, but congratulations to Rob McGill (far left) for his conquest of The North Face Endurance Challenge 1/2 Marathon at Bear Mountain.
"Runners can expect technical terrain and rocky footing that cuts to the chase, with some trails heading steeply uphill rather than zig-zagging at a gentler grade. Descents end in wooded hollows before the next rapid climb ending with a breathtaking view. Make no mistake: this will be a tough test of off-road endurance."
Elevation Change: 4 stars, Technical Terrain: 5 stars, Overall Difficulty: 5 stars, Scenery: 5 stars