Telluride Mountain Run
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Telluride Mountain Run
The Telluride Mountain Run takes place in the San Juan Mountains above the historic mining town of Telluride, Colorado. The event offers multiple route options and runs on old mining roads, singletrack and alpine tundra across mountain passes, exposed ridgelines, and high summits.
Distances include:
- Hill Climb
- 14 Miler
- 24 Miler
- 40 Miler
- 65 Miler
The courses include long elevation gain and contain sections at altitudes above 13,000 ft. Trails are often steep, loose, and very rocky; in places there may be no clear trail. Some segments are exposed to falls, rockfall, and hazardous weather. Safety personnel monitor portions of the route, but participants are expected to be responsible for their own safety.
Organizers describe the race as technical rather than a standard trail run and state that experience is required. The event emphasizes the mountain environment, altitude effects, and returning to the start location at the finish. This description reflects course terrain, altitude, and safety considerations reported for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
