Mountain Ridge Trail Race
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Event
The Mountain Ridge Trail Race is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Race distances offered are:
- 21 Mile
- Half-Marathon
- 10 KM
- 5 KM
The event starts and finishes at Mountain Ridge Middle School. Parking is provided in the school parking lot.
Course details
All courses use primarily dirt trails and single-track sections with some paved bike path. Typical terrain per course is about 90% dirt and 10% bike path. Course types are out-and-back; the 21 Mile and Half-Marathon use a "Y" out-and-back layout. Reported elevation and aid station details include:
- 21 Mile: 21.8 miles, 2,106 feet total elevation gain, max elevation 6,412 feet, 4 aid stations.
- Half-Marathon: 13 miles, 1,345 feet elevation gain, max elevation 6,412 feet, 3 aid stations.
- 10K: 6.2 miles, 600 feet elevation gain, max elevation 6,369 feet, 2 aid stations.
- 5K: 3.1 miles, 374 feet elevation gain, max elevation 6,369 feet, no aid stations listed.
Trail shoes are recommended though not required. Pacers are not permitted; crews may support runners at the finish. A drop bag area is provided at the start/finish. The event follows a cupless policy and offers reusable cups for purchase or participants may bring their own. Live split tracking is available during the event. Registration closes on April 6. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
