Devil on the Divide

SEP
12
2026
Devil on the Divide in Empire Colorado on Sept 12 offers a high altitude point to point trail challenge with sweeping Continental Divide views. Choose 50K or 22K on rugged singletrack; ultrarunning experience required for the 50K.
Sat 12 Sep 2026
50 kilometers 22 kilometers

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Devil on the Divide - September 12, 2026, Empire, Colorado

Devil on the Divide is a trail race in Empire, Colorado, held on September 12, 2026. The event offers two point-to-point distances:

  • 50K - point-to-point; ~6,500 ft climb; top altitude over 13,000 ft
  • 22K - point-to-point; ~3,400 ft elevation gain; high-altitude trail

The courses are 100% dirt, with the majority on single-track trail. The route provides views of Clear Creek County and the Continental Divide. Cut-off times are enforced. Finish times will not be provided to participants who register for the 50K and drop at Herman Gulch, which is the 22K finish.

Requirements and policies

Prior ultra running experience is required for 50K entrants. Trail running experience at high altitude is highly recommended for 22K entrants. For 50K registrants, previous race results may be checked and participants may be asked to provide racing history.

Race entries are non-refundable and non-transferable, with exceptions for active duty military deployments, pregnancy after registration, and new child additions with appropriate notice. The race director may postpone, delay, shorten, or cancel the event for safety reasons such as severe weather or forest fires; there are no refunds for race modification or cancellation.

Registration

Registration opens February 1, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 km
50k
22 km
22k