The Great Trailhead Foot Race 10 Miler

Lakewood, United States • 17 Oct 2026

The Great Trailhead Foot Race

The Great Trailhead Foot Race is a trail running event held at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood, Colorado. The course features single-track trails and dirt paths located near the Denver skyline. Participants can choose between two primary distances:

  • 5 miles
  • 10 miles

The 10 mile distance consists of a double lap of the 5-mile course. The event serves as an official qualifier for the BolderBoulder. The start and finish lines are situated at the Pelican Point picnic shelter within the park.

Registration fees include admission to Bear Creek Lake Park for the entire day. Participants receive a gender-specific t-shirt as part of their entry. Those who complete the 10 mile race also receive a finisher mug.

Post-race amenities provided to participants include a meal featuring items such as hot dogs, chips, protein bars, and bananas. Non-alcoholic beer is available for all, and participants aged 21 and over may receive beer upon presentation of a valid ID. The event maintains a cup-free finish line and partners with Sneakers4Good to support the charity Growing Home through athletic shoe donations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 mi
10 Mile
5 mi
5 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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