Calarat Challenge Trail Running Festival

Jamestown, United States • 30-31 Aug 2025

The Calarat Challenge Trail Running Festival takes place in Jamestown, Colorado, at the scenic Cal-Wood Education Center and Balarat Outdoor Education Center. Held over Labor Day weekend, the event features multiple trail races including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids 1K, and combination races like 5K plus half marathon or 10K. The courses traverse beautiful private trails, offering a natural and immersive running experience.

The festival includes Saturday evening races and Sunday morning events, with lodging, camping, and a pasta dinner available. An after-race party with food, beer, and music celebrates participants. A supervised Kid Adventure Time program is offered for children during race times.

Dogs are not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
1/2 Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
5 km
5k + 1/2 Marathon
5 km
5k + 10k
Kids 1k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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