Lory Summer Trail Series
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Lory Summer Trail Series - Eltuck Valley events
A midweek trail race series held in August 2026 at Lory State Park, starting from the Eltuck Picnic Area in Fort Collins, Colorado. The series comprises four races on different dates in August and uses chip timing with series points awarded for each race. Top series finishers receive awards at the end of the series.
Distances included in the series:
- 5k
- 10k
- 12k
Specific race formats and elevation gains are listed for each date: a Valley 5k with about 250 feet of gain, a hilly 5k with about 700 feet, a hilly 10k with about 1,700 feet, and a Valley 12k with about 500 feet. Registration opens on 2025-12-15. Pricing changes on July 1 with earlier rates available through June 30; special pricing of $10 per race applies to ages 17 and under and is applied automatically based on date of birth.
Logistics and policies noted by the organizer include a participant cap on some races, chip-equipped bibs, no on-course aid, two permanent toilets at start/finish plus additional park restrooms on course, available vintage shirts for registrants, post-race pizza and beverages provided by partners, a 75% race transfer credit valid for 12 months usable up to 72 hours before a race, and generally non-refundable entries with limited exceptions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
