A bike road race starts at an elevation of 600 feet and passes through 5 stages where the elevation changes by 509 feet, - 312 feet, 588 feet, 309 feet, and - 407 feet. At what elevation does the race end?

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The race ends at an elevation of 1287 feet. This is calculated by starting at 600 feet and adding each elevation change in sequence: 600 + 509 - 312 + 588 + 309 - 407 = 1287 feet.

A Bike Road Race Starts at an Elevation of 600