Powderhorn Mountain Trail

JUL

18

2026

A mountain trail event at Powderhorn Mountain Resort on July 18, 2026, with a *5K* climb gaining over 1,500 ft and a *15K* that repeats the ascent. Registration includes resort entry, a t-shirt, finisher item, post-race food, and a lift pass.

Sat 18 Jul 2026

Mesa, Colorado

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15 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Powderhorn Mountain Trail Climb 5K & 15K

The Powderhorn Mountain Trail Climb is a mountain trail event at Powderhorn Mountain Resort on July 18, 2026. The course follows the Stagecoach Trail and offers views of the Grand Mesa and the Grand Valley. Runners complete uphill terrain that finishes near the Flattop Flyer area.

Distances offered:

5K: gains over 1,500 ft to the finish at Flattop Flyer.
15K: two full ascents of the mountain, with a downhill section between climbs.

After the 5K climb, participants may use the resort lift to descend for sightseeing. Aid and water are provided at an aid station, at the finish line, and at the 15K turnaround. Registration includes entry to Powderhorn Mountain Resort, a t-shirt, a finisher item, post-race food, and a lift pass. Race results and event photos are available from prior years.

Entry fees are nonrefundable; entries may be deferred to 2027 until July 11. The event is organized by the Grand Junction Sports Commission and takes place on resort trails in western Colorado. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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