Creede Mountain Run

Creede Mountain Run

The Creede Mountain Run is a trail race in Creede, Colorado, held on September 5, 2026. The event offers multiple course lengths through the San Juan Mountains that begin within the town and follow Willow Creek out of Creede into surrounding canyons and historic mining areas.

Distances offered:

• 50K
• 22 Mile
• 12 Mile
• 2 Mile

All courses start in Creede at about 8,850 feet elevation and head north up Willow Creek Canyon. Early sections include a gentle first mile and then steeper climbs through West Willow Canyon past historic mine sites. Known course features include "the Pitch" and "Heartbreak Hill" within the first 3.5 miles, and Allen’s Crossing near the five mile mark at about 10,500 feet. The 12 mile course continues to the old Bachelor Townsite at about 10,700 feet before descending back to town.

The 22 mile and 50K courses continue higher on jeep roads through the Equity Mine site and a section called The Ladders, topping out near 12,500 feet at the Continental Divide. Runners should expect exposed sections with variable Colorado mountain weather. The 50K course includes a stretch of single track at the head of Miners Creek before descending back toward Creede. Online registration for the 22 Mile and 50K closes at midnight on August 30, 2026 and there is no day of registration for those distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.