Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival
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Event details
The Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival is a multi-distance trail running event held September 26-27, 2026 near Westcliffe, Colorado. The start and finish area is at Greenhorn / Music Meadows Ranch, adjacent to the U.S. Forest Service Grape Creek Trailhead on County Road 119. The combined runner capacity is 350. Distances offered include:
- 100-Mile
- 100k
- 50-Mile
- 50k
- 27k
- 8-Mile
The event takes place on the Rainbow Trail in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The organizer notes variable time limits by distance and specifies a 38-hour overall cut-off for the 100-mile event.
Race logistics
Registration opens December 1, 2025. Entry fees listed on the event pages vary by distance and do not include taxes and registration fees. Camping is allowed on site for tents, camper vans, roof top tents, and very limited trailers under 12 feet; tent campers must reserve space. Permits are in place from the U.S. Forest Service and private landowners.
Rules include mid-race official drop-down options for several distances, limits and rules for crew access and pacers, and drop bag access at Music Meadows with additional permitted locations. The 100-mile entry requires eight hours of volunteer service within a specified window or a $150 buy-out option. Aid stations and course maps are provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.