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24 Hours Of Palmer Lake

Name: 24 Hours Of Palmer Lake
Start: 2025-09-27
End: 2025-09-28
Location: Palmer Lake

Palmer Lake, United States • 27-28 Sep 2025

The 24 Hours of Palmer Lake is an endurance running event held in Palmer Lake, Colorado, featuring a 24-hour race on a scenic 0.82-mile loop course. Situated atop the Palmer Divide at an elevation of 7,240 feet, the course offers beautiful mountain surroundings. This community-driven event focuses on mental and physical challenge, welcoming runners aiming to compete, set personal distance records, or test nutrition strategies. Awards are given to the top three overall finishers, and runners completing 100 miles or more receive commemorative buckles. A portion of registration fees supports local park improvements, emphasizing the event's community spirit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Palmer Lake

Race information

Website Registration

24 hr

24 Hours

0.82 Mile Loop

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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