50 Kilometer and Marathon (~26.7 Mile) loop in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. The course follows the “Alpine Loop” jeep roads past the ghost mining towns of Howardsville, Eureka, Animas Forks and Gladstone. High point is California Pass at 12,930 feet! The 8 mile out and back race will take you to Howardsville for a taste of the Alpine Loop.
50 Kilometer and Marathon (~26.7 Mile) loop in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. The course follows the “Alpine Loop” jeep roads past the ghost mining towns of Howardsville, Eureka, Animas Forks and Gladstone. High point is California Pass at 12,930 feet! The 8 mile out and back race will take you to Howardsville for a taste of the Alpine Loop.
Well-stocked aid stations placed roughly every 4 miles
Finisher awards
High quality podium awards
Looped course
Cons
A small out & back on the back portion of the course begins the race (a bit repetitive)
Roads can be dusty due to shared use with OHVs
Marathon runners take off 30 mins after 50k runners, making the placements difficult to determine at times
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A high altitude 50k tour of the San Juans via runnable jeep road grades. This event has it all: scenic, expansive views, well-stocked aid stations, and helpful volunteers. Will absolutely run again!
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This run is truly beautiful. It's a push up the pass but the downhill all the way to the finish is amazing. Community is always so supportive and cheerful.
