Beulah Challenge
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Beulah Challenge and OverIt Series
The Beulah Challenge is a community running event in Beulah, Colorado, with races that start and finish at the Beulah School of Natural Sciences, 8734 Schoolhouse Ln, Beulah, CO 81023. The courses run through the Beulah Valley and the Wet Mountains on a mix of paved and gravel roads.
Distances offered
- 10K : 6.2 Miles
- 5K Run and Walk : 3.1 Miles
- OverIt Series combined distance : 32.4 Miles
The 10K route goes to the northern section of the Beulah Valley and returns following the 5K course. That course is reported as 85% pavement and 15% dirt road. Reported elevations for the 10K are a starting elevation of 6,320 feet, a peak at 6,500 feet, and a low of 6,220 feet.
The 5K runs through the heart of the Beulah Valley, mostly on pavement with a short dirt section. Reported starting elevation is 6,320 feet, peak elevation 6,470 feet, and an overall elevation gain of 240 feet.
A typical registration fee for the 5K and 10K is $40, and the OverIt Series registration is listed at $180. A discounted price is available for runners 17 years old and younger. The half marathon was canceled this year due to the Aspen Acres Fire. Twenty percent of all proceeds are allocated to recovery and restoration efforts for Beulah following that fire. The Beulah Challenge began in 1996. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.