Continental Divide Trail Run

Continental Divide Trail Run

Steamboat Springs Running Series organizes a trail race in Steamboat Springs, Colorado on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Proceeds from the race are donated to the Trail Maintenance Endowment Fund. The race operates under a special use permit on Routt National Forest.

Distances

• 50k just over 29.5 miles, 9 hour cutoff
• 16 mile just under 16 miles, 7 hour cutoff
• 5 mile just under 5 miles, no aid stations

All courses start and finish on the Torian Plum Lawn in front of Slopeside Grill. The 50k course begins and ends near 7,000 ft and climbs to over 10,400 ft. The 16 mile course climbs to over 10,350 ft. The 5 mile course has an elevation change of just over 1,000 ft from start to turnaround.

The event is cupless; aid stations do not provide cups. Runners must carry their own hydration device or collapsible cup. Collapsible cups will be available for purchase at packet pickup and race day. Aid stations on the 50k and 16 mile courses offer water, Tailwind, and race food at named locations including Rainbow Saddle, Mt Werner Summit, Long Lake, and the finish area. Crew access is allowed only at the Rainbow Saddle Aid Station and requires foot, bike, or gondola access. There is no vehicle access to the course.

Registration is through UltraSignup with packet pickup Friday 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm and limited field sizes for some distances. There is no race day registration. Awards include top three male and female prizes, age group awards for the 50k and 16 mile, finisher mugs for the 50k and 16 mile, a post race taco bar for registered participants, and a raffle following awards.

Parking options include a free lot about a 0.5 mile walk from the start, paid nearby garages with one garage offering electric vehicle charging, an on site parking garage under the Torian Plum lawn, drop off, and public transit. Carpooling is encouraged. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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