The Bangtail Divide is a great mountain trail race. I found the race director, volunteers, and other racers very friendly, especially for someone who is from outside of town and a "Flatlander!" They were very good at sending out e-mails with detailed information so racers understood how things worked for this point to point course. The course itself gains around 3500 feet or so and close to the same descent and actually ends up being about 24.1 miles. The views are awesome! The aid stations were supplied well and the finish line as well. This seems like an old school event even though it's only been around a few years. For a fuller review, check out http://trailrunningfaith.blogspot.com/2015/08/2015-racing-season-bangtail-divide-38k.html