The Pilgrimage
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The Pilgrimage (Mack, Colorado)
The Pilgrimage is a 150-hour timed trail event held in the high desert near Mack, Colorado. The format uses five different off-road routes that together form one Journey of approximately 55.3 miles and about 5,908 ft of elevation gain. The course surface is entirely unpaved and mixes single track, dirt roads, and ATV track.
The event allows a maximum field of 45 runners and offers both crewed and uncrewed divisions. Pacers are never allowed. Each Journey requires completion of all five routes; runners must complete four full Journeys to avoid a DNF, which equals roughly 220 miles in the 150-hour window. An RD will be on site around the clock and runners must check in after each route.
Routes and distances
- Green route - 6.6 miles, 497 ft gain
- Blue route - 11.4 miles, 848 ft gain
- White route - 11.9 miles, 1,282 ft gain
- Red route - 12.6 miles, 1,323 ft gain
- Orange route - 12.5 miles, 1,136 ft gain
Navigation and support are limited. Runners must have separate GPX files for each course and know how to use them. There is one home base aid station with hot food options, drinks, and basic runner supplies. The race is cupless; a small collapsible cup is provided. There is no on site medical team. Sleep camping is provided in group campgrounds with no water or electric hookups. Swag and awards include a sun hoodie, draw string bag, a collapsible cup, and custom buckles for finishers who complete four Journeys. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
