Narrow Gauge Races
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The Narrow Gauge Races
The event is a series of road and trail races held at Santa Rita Park along the Animas River in Durango, Colorado. The program includes multiple distances and routes that use river trails, sidewalks, paved roads, dirt trails and singletrack. The 10 Mile course climbs from the river trail up toward Fort Lewis College, passes Hillcrest Golf Course, then descends back to the river and returns via the Rivergate Bridge and river trail. The 5K course heads south from Santa Rita Park, crosses the Animas River, follows a dirt trail through the Rivergate area, climbs to Sawmill Road and then returns via the bridge and river trail. A free 1 Mile kids run is offered; parents may join the kids run.
Beneficiaries for the event include Fort Lewis College, Durango High School Track and Cross Country, The Liberty School and Animas High School. Registered participants in the 10 Mile and 5K receive a custom event shirt, with a t-shirt deadline in early May for guaranteed sizes. The first 200 registered adult runners receive a commemorative glass. Overall male and female winners receive gift cards and age group top finishers in the 10 Mile and 5K receive awards or gifts from local businesses. Durango Running Club members receive a 10 percent registration discount. Packet pick-up is available the day before at Durango Running Company and on race morning at the start area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
