Christmas Mountain Run
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Christmas Mountain Run in Salida, Colorado
The event features two timed footraces held in downtown Salida with start and finish by Riverside Park and packet pickup, post race drinks and snacks, and awards at the Salida Scout Hut in Riverside Park.
Distances
- 5 miles: new course on city and county roads and concrete pedestrian paths
- 1 mile: out and back on Sackett Avenue with leashed dogs and strollers allowed
The 5 mile course is mostly flat with about 215 feet of elevation gain and uses city and county roads and concrete pedestrian paths. The 1 mile course follows Sackett Avenue out and back. The event is intended for participants of all ages and abilities. Festivities in town include the annual Christmas Mountain parade and the lighting of Christmas Mountain.
Registration opens June 1, 2026. For the 5 mile race registration closes October 1, 2026; for the 1 mile race registration closes November 23, 2026. Registration fees listed for each race are $40 for the 5 mile and $10 for the 1 mile.
Timing and awards: both races use chip timing. 5 mile entrants receive custom race socks, a race sticker, post race snacks, and awards for top overall finishers plus the top three in each 10 year age group. 1 mile entrants receive a finisher ribbon and post race snacks. Prize money is offered to top overall finishers and to the first place masters runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
