Red Feather Trail Jamboree
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Event Overview
The Red Feather Trail Jamboree is a three-day trail running weekend held at the Ben Delatour Scout Ranch near Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. The event offers trail races of three distances: a 50-mile, a 50K, and a half marathon. A free 1-mile kids race is also held on Sunday.
Courses & Terrain
The courses travel through forest, fields, and past streams on the private scout camp land and surrounding national forest. The terrain is described as 70-80% singletrack and 20-30% dirt road.
- Half Marathon: The course is noted as having moderate climbs and smooth trails, with no intermediate time cut-offs.
- 50K: The route includes more technical terrain for the first 10 miles before connecting with flowing trails. There are no intermediate time cut-offs.
- 50 Mile: This route combines trails from five different systems, reaching a high point near Middle Bald Mountain. It has one intermediate cut-off point at the 50K mark.
All courses are marked with pink flagging and directional arrows.
Event Details & Amenities
The event aims to be a family-friendly weekend. The venue offers campgrounds and cabins for rent, an on-site shower house, and a community dinner in the dining hall. A post-race meal is provided for runners.
Aid stations are stocked with sports drink, water, salty snacks, fruit, sweets, and soda. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available.
Logistics
Parking is available on-site on a first-come, first-served basis. Carpooling is encouraged due to limited space. Crew access for family and friends is allowed at designated trailhead aid stations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
