Mountain Ridge Trail Race
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Mountain Ridge Trail Race
The Mountain Ridge Trail Race takes place April 10, 2027 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, with the start and finish at Mountain Ridge Middle School. The course runs primarily on the Douglas County East-West Regional Trail and includes single-track trail sections and bike path segments.
Distances offered:
- 21 Mile
- Half-Marathon
- 10 KM
- 5 KM
Course surfaces are mostly dirt with some bike path sections (about 90% dirt, 10% bike path). Courses are out-and-back or Y out-and-back layouts with rolling hills; trail shoes are recommended but not required. The 21-mile course covers about 21.8 miles with roughly 2,106 feet of elevation gain. The half-marathon is about 13 miles with roughly 1,345 feet of gain. The 10K is 6.2 miles with about 600 feet of gain, and the 5K is 3.1 miles with about 374 feet of gain.
Aid station coverage varies by distance: the longest race lists four aid stations, the half-marathon three, the 10K two, and the 5K has none listed. The event is cupless. Crews may support runners at the finish line; pacers are not permitted for any distance. Race parking is provided in the school parking lot, and an area for personal drop bags is available near the start and finish. Live split tracking is provided during the race weekend. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
