Estes Epic

Estes Park, United States • 26-27 Sep 2026

Estes Epic, Estes Park, Colorado

The Estes Epic takes place September 26-27, 2026 in Estes Park, Colorado at 380 Community Drive. After a six-year hiatus the event returns with multiple mountain and trail race options over two days.

Distance categories include:

  • 50k Bike - 31 miles, mountain bike race
  • 50k Run - 31 miles, trail race
  • Heavy Half Marathon - 15 miles, trail race
  • The Epic - 62 miles, duathlon

Courses follow rugged trails with significant climbs and include views of Rocky Mountain National Park. The 50k course uses three aid stations that result in five stops along the route, at miles 5.6, 8, 16, 21.5, and 25.5. The Heavy Half uses aid stations at miles 5.6 and 9.7, with the first station visited twice.

Aid stations will provide water, Epic endurance fuel, salty and sweet snacks, and packaged food. Proceeds support the Estes Park High School Mountain Bike Team; team members will volunteer at aid stations and serve as course marshals. A $20 discount applies to Estes Valley students, members of Estes Valley Trail Runners, teachers, first responders, active duty military, and veterans. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 km
The Epic (epic Double)
50 km
50k Run
15 mi
Heavy Half Marathon
50k Bike
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Repeating 2 km out and back laps on the Thumb Open Space trail in Estes Park. Participants collect a poker chip at each turnaround and the most chips wins during a sunup to sundown timeframe; 35 spots and a $100 entry fee.

An overnight team relay covering 200 miles and 36 legs from Fort Collins to Steamboat Springs, crossing two mountain passes. Multiple team categories are offered and teams choose between supplying volunteers or donating to Windsor Gives.

A four-race midweek trail series at Lory State Park in August 2026 offering 5k to 12k courses, timed by chip with series points and end of series awards. Pizza and beverages follow each race and vintage shirts are available.

A hilly 10K trail race at Lory State Park in Bellvue, Colorado, featuring about 1,700 feet of elevation gain, a 100-runner cap, chip timing, and post-race pizza and beverages as part of a midweek series.

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