Continental Divide Trail Run
Steamboat Springs, United States • 29 Aug 2026
Continental Divide Trail Run : Steamboat Springs, CO
The Continental Divide Trail Run is a trail race day on Saturday, August 29, 2026, with courses that start and finish on the Torian Plum Lawn in front of Slopeside Grill. The event offers three distances and uses trails within the Steamboat Ski Area and adjacent Routt National Forest.
Distances:
- 50K with a 9 hour race cutoff, course length just over 29.5 miles
- 16 mile with a 7 hour race cutoff, course length just under 16 miles
- 5 mile
The 50K and 16 mile courses start and finish near 7,000 ft and climb above 10,300 ft. Aid stations on the 50K and 16 mile routes provide water, Tailwind, and typical race food but are cupless; participants must carry their own hydration device or cup. The 5 mile course has no aid stations and gains just over 1,000 ft to the turnaround. Leashed dogs are allowed only on the 5 mile course.
Crew and supporter access is only permitted at the Rainbow Saddle aid station by foot, bike, or gondola. No vehicle access is allowed on the race course. Awards for top finishers and age group prizes are presented after the race on the Torian Plum Lawn, with finisher mugs for the 50K and 16 mile and a post-race meal available for registered participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.