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Crested Butte Ultra

Crested Butte, United States • 27 Sep 2025

Crested Butte Ultra, in Crested Butte, Colorado, features 50 Miler, 55K, and 35K formats. Runners traverse the Gunnison National Forest on single-track trails through mountain meadows and up to high ridges for wide-open vistas of wildflowers, mountain backdrops, and fall foliage. The event aims to feel like a quintessential mountain-town weekend, with a rugged yet scenic atmosphere.

Highlights include aid stations, comprehensive race maps and guides, and travel and logistics information on the race website. The course emphasizes altitude and terrain variety, offering a well-supported, cinematic trail-running experience in a quintessential Western town. Known for its trail variety and scenic grandeur, the race draws outdoor enthusiasts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Crested Butte

Race information

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50 mi
50 Miler
55 km
55k
35 km
35k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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