Imogene Pass Run

Imogene Pass Run

Imogene Pass Run is an annual mountain road race from Ouray to Telluride organized as a high‑altitude, point‑to‑point event. The course reaches the summit at Imogene Pass and finishes in Telluride, covering 17.1 miles with notable checkpoint distances at Upper Camp Bird (about 7.5 miles) and the summit (about 10 miles). The event is described as extremely difficult and enforces strict cutoff points at the Upper Camp Bird, the summit and the finish; participants who miss cutoff requirements may be turned back or disqualified.

Weather can change quickly on the course; participants may encounter rain, snow, fog, strong winds and subfreezing temperatures. The organizer strongly recommends carrying a jacket, hat and gloves and wearing polypropylene base layers or other wicking and waterproof clothing. Cotton is discouraged. No ski poles, hiking poles or animals are permitted. Bib numbers must be visible and runners must stay on the road from the summit to the finish.

Registration is by pre‑registration only, opens June 1, is limited to the first 1600 entrants, and requires participants to be at least 15 years old. Entries are nontransferable with no refunds. The race uses electronic chip timing with split times at Upper Camp Bird and the summit. Aid stations provide beverages, snacks and fruit, and gear transport is available from the start to the finish. The event supports local school and youth running programs and relies on over 200 volunteers each year. The race operates under a permit from the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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