Jay Petervary of Jackson, Wyoming, set a new record while racing the fourth annual Great Divide Race in late June and early July. The 35-year-old finished in 15 days, four hours, and 18 minutes breaking the previous record set by current race organizer Mike Curiak of 16 days and 57 minutes.
The Great Divide race runs 2,490 self-supported miles over jeep roads and trails. That means racers must carry all needed food, water, and supplies and restock themselves en route. There is no entry fee and there are no prizes. The route climbs 200,000 feet runs along the spine of the Rocky Mountains. A record-setting 24 racers lined up at the start this year.
