Red Bull 400 at Copper Peak

The Red Bull 400 did not disappoint! Thousands of people turned out to see the event at Copper Peak.

Copper Peak Ski Jump

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Copper Peak

Poster Red Bull 400

Copper Peak Red Bull 400

Here is a recap from the Red Bull Site about the event:

"Red Bull 400, the steepest 400m race in the world, made its inaugural stop in Ironwood, attracting a huge crowd of passionate and enthusiastic local supporters. The sunny weather couldn’t have been better for the near-vertical race that challenges participants’ speed and endurance, and guarantees to put calves, quads and cardio to the ultimate test.

Over 450 local, regional and international competitors took part in the event, racing from the bottom of the hill’s lowest point to the 40-story-high peak of the largest artificial ski-jump tower in the world.

The race proved hugely popular in its first year at Copper Peak, selling out upon announcement in January, including race registrants from New Jersey to Alaska, and more than 700 runners added to the waiting list.

Ultimately, Ian Torchia from Marquette, Michigan (4m 47.5s) and local runner Anna Mooi from Ironwood, Michigan (7m 15.3s) claimed first place in the Men’s and Women’s Finals, respectively, stunning the field with victory in their heat and the final."

(Article found at https://www.redbull.com/us-en/rb400-copper-peak-2018)