Collegiate Peaks Trail Run
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Event details
The Collegiate Peaks Trail Run will take place in Buena Vista, Colorado on May 2, 2026. This edition is the 35th running of the event, which was established in 1991. The start and finish area is near the Arkansas River in Buena Vista. Registration opens on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM MT. The listed event address is 715 E Main St, Buena Vista.
Course and distances
The course is a loop that begins at nearly 8,000 feet above sea level and includes significant elevation change. Each loop has more than 3,500 feet of elevation gain and drop. The route follows single-track and jeep trails, including part of the old Midland Railroad corridor, and passes through lands managed by the National Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.
Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 25 miles - one clockwise loop.
- 50 miles - two loops; second loop counterclockwise.