High Trails Trail Running Retreat
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Event overview
The High Trails Trail Running Retreat takes place Thursday, July 9 to Sunday, July 12, 2026 in Buena Vista, Colorado (ZIP 81211). The camp is based at Cottonwood Creek and uses a riverside home near Main Street and local trails. Each day offers trail outings with distance options ranging 10–20 miles. The schedule includes daily runs, run-hike or hike options; participants may run, hike, or mix both. A group hike up Hope Pass or a 14er in the Sawatch range is planned, with the final itinerary subject to campers and weather. The weekend includes a shorter shakeout run before departure.
Registration and inclusions
Registration offers four options: Shared Room ($652, includes $32 fee), Private Room with Shared Bath ($904, includes $44 fee), Private Room with Private Bath ($956.50, includes $46.50 fee), and No Lodging ($421, includes $21 fee). Prices increase after December 31, 2025. Camp registration includes daily workouts of 10 to 20 miles; daily educational topics about trail running; team meals and snacks (supplies for breakfast and lunch, catered dinners, and snacks); lodging if selected; a retreat T-shirt, stickers, and swag; and nutrition samples. Participants should be able to run or hike the minimum distance in a single outing on rugged terrain and should be running about 30–40 miles per week. If participants have specific fueling needs, they should bring their own products. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
