Summary

The race and the runners are awesome. The organization seems to get worse every year. If you're okay with chaos, this is a must do race, or collection of races.
Posted Jun 12, 2025
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Pros
  • Great community
  • 5 races each day
Cons
  • Organization is at it worse
  • You only sometimes win prizes**

Gunstock Trailfest Review

This is a trail race that was one of my favorites.  In full transparency, I'm a bit bitter with the age group placing awards change from the previous year, and way it was handled.

But let's talk about the actual runs!

CaniCross

Gunstock Trailfest Review
My Dog loves this race!

A field of about 80 dogs, this is one of the most fun races we do all year.   The CaniCross is a 5K with water at .75 and 2.2 miles.  Sounds weird, but perfect for the dogs.  Wide trials for this race.

If you run with your 4 legged friend, this is a bucket list run!

10k peak to peak

Gunstock Trailfest Review
Pure exhaustion

The 10k peak to peak is a technical train, that you may need assistance on from your fellow runners.   Super challenging 1.5k of elevation right off the start.

Overall

Gunstock Trailfest Review
7th overall Dog!

Overall, in the last 2 years, We have done. 5 of their runs.  We are similar competitive, and the timing service they use has had issues in the past.

Bottom line: if you're running to win, don't.  Run this race for fun.

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