In what mountains is the Barkley Marathon held?
Barkley Marathons The Barkley Marathons is an ultramarathon trail race held in Frozen Head State Park near Wartburg, Tennessee. Runners may elect a "fun run" of 60 mi or the full course of 100 mi (distances are approximate). The race is limited to a 60-hour period, and takes place in late March or early April of each year.
Whitney Classic The Whitney Classic is an 136 mi endurance mountain bike race that is held in late September or October every year. The ride runs from the Badwater Basin in Death Valley to Whitney Portal. Badwater, at 279 ft below sea level, is the lowest place in the North America and Whitney Portal at 8360 ft is the trailhead that leads to Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous United States with an elevation of 14505 ft .