Christmas Mountain Run
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About the race
The Christmas Mountain Run in Salida, Colorado offers two timed races on 11/27/2026, starting and finishing by Riverside Park in downtown Salida (210 East Sackett Avenue). The event includes a new 5 mile course on city and county roads and concrete pedestrian paths, and an unchanged 1 mile course that runs down Sackett Avenue with a half mile turnaround.
The 5 mile course is described as scenic and mostly flat with about 215 feet of elevation gain. Packet pickup, post race drinks and snacks, and awards take place in Riverside Park. Registration benefits the Chaffee County Community Foundation.
Specific event services and rules:
- 5 miles: chip timing, custom race socks, race sticker, post race snacks, awards, no strollers or pets allowed.
- 1 mile: chip timing, finisher ribbon, post race snacks, leashed dogs and strollers allowed.
The event offers prize money for top finishers and age group awards in the 5 mile: top three overall places receive cash prizes and the top three in each 10 year age group receive awards; a masters first place prize is also listed. Registration fees are $40 for the 5 mile and $10 for the 1 mile. Registration opens June 1, 2026; closing dates differ by race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
