Telluride Mountain Run

AUG

22-23

2026

Run high in the San Juan Mountains above historic Telluride on rugged trails across old mining roads, exposed ridgelines and alpine tundra above 13,000 ft. Distances from a 5 km hill climb to a new 100 km offer epic options for every trail runner.

22-23 Aug 2026

Telluride, Colorado

Website

100 kilometers 40 miles 24 miles 13 miles 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Telluride Mountain Run is a mountain race in the San Juan Mountains above the historic mining town of Telluride, Colorado. The course uses old mining roads, singletrack and alpine tundra, and crosses mountain passes, exposed ridgelines and high summits. The route includes large elevation gain and reaches altitudes above 13,000 ft. The event is a permittee of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest.

Race formats

The event offers multiple distances:

5 km Hill Climb
13 miles
24 miles
40 miles
100 km (new)

Registration opens February 1, 2026.

Town and logistics

For the 2025/2026 period the race shares Telluride Town Park with a separate two-night concert that will increase weekend visitor numbers and may affect parking, camping and lodging availability. Organizers have coordinated with the concert promoter and have updated town information with options for reserved camping, parking and some local lodging offers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

100 km

100k

40 mi

40 Mile

24 mi

24 Mile

13 mi

13 Mile

5 km

5k Hill Climb