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Crested Butte Ultra

Name: Crested Butte Ultra
Start: 2025-09-27
End: 2025-09-27
Location: Crested Butte

Crested Butte, United States • 27 Sep 2025

The Crested Butte Ultra is a premier trail running event held in Crested Butte, Colorado, featuring three race distances: 50 miles, 55K, and 35K. Set against the stunning backdrop of Gunnison National Forest, participants can enjoy breathtaking views, vibrant wildflowers, and the beautiful autumn foliage of aspen trees. The event emphasizes a well-organized experience, providing essential information such as packet pickup, race maps, aid station details, and travel tips on its website. This race is a celebration of nature and endurance, attracting runners to one of the country's finest trail systems. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Crested Butte

Race information

Website Registration

50 mi

50 Miler

55 km

55K

35 km

35K

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

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