The first woman to complete the 17.1 mile run, Carrie Nelson, also represented Gunnison. The bulk of the runners came from Colorado, but large contingents represented New Mexico, along with a particularly successful group from Flagstaff, Arizona.
According to results posted electronically at the finish, among top Montrose finishers were Doug Maddy (3:10:39), Bryan Gieszel (3:14:26), John Unger (3:24:34), and Lisa Moot (3:27:30). Maddy finished 90th overall and 18th in his division while Gieszel was 112th overall and 17th in his division. Lisa Moot, top female finisher from Montrose, posted an outstanding 11th place in her division and 192 out of the 1,100 starters. Unger was the 169th runner to cross the finish, 10th in his division.
  
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The race is supported from start to finish by more than 200 volunteers, managing aid stations throughout the course, and a staff of EMS personnel to address injuries at the finish line, tending especially to blisters and road rash, always a factor on the steep mountain course.
Finishers at the corner of Oak and Columbia, just above the entrance to the Sheridan Opera House, were greeted by cheers from admiring onlookers who had to be constantly reminded not to get in the way of the runners. Fluids, fresh fruit, soup and congratulations from friends, family, and especially fellow runners completed the event.
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