Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival
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Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival
The Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival is a multi-distance trail running event held September 26–27, 2026 near Westcliffe, Colorado. The event is organized by the Human Potential Running Series and uses the Rainbow Trail through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, with start and finish at Greenhorn / Music Meadows Ranch adjacent to the Grape Creek Trailhead.
Distances offered include:
- 8 Mile
- 27k
- 50k
- 50 Mile
- 100k
- 100 Mile
The combined runner capacity is 350. Courses traverse Southern Colorado Rocky Mountain terrain and run along the wilderness boundary. Aid stations are described as well stocked; drop bags are allowed at Music Meadows and at Horn Creek and Venable for eligible runners. Camping is permitted on site for tents, camper vans, roof top tents, and limited trailers under 12 feet; tent campers must reserve space.
Mid-race drop-downs are available at designated points for several distances and are subject to check-in and rule conditions. Pacers are restricted for some distances and must sign a waiver, wear a pacer bib, and carry a headlamp. 100 Mile entrants have an eight hour volunteer service requirement between September 1, 2025 and August 31, 2026 or may pay a buy-out donation. Finishers receive a unique finisher award and 100 Mile finishers receive a belt buckle. The event operates under U.S. Forest Service and private land permits and notes variable mountain weather. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.