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Mountain Marmot Trail Run

Name: Mountain Marmot Trail Run
Start: 2026-09-26
End: 2026-09-26
Location: Durango

Durango, United States • 26 Sep 2026

Mountain Marmot Trail Run

The Mountain Marmot Trail Run presented by Durango Running Company is a trail race held at Purgatory Resort in Durango, Colorado on September 26, 2026. The event distance is 12 Miles and the course runs from the base of the mountain up to the summit.

The route uses single track trails and follows an uphill alignment from bottom to top. The race takes place as fall colors are starting to change, and the course offers mountain views along the way.

Registration opens May 15, 2026 and closes July 1, 2026. The entry fee is $85. The event includes a post race celebration at the finish with food and beer provided as part of the entry fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Durango

Race information

Registration

12 mi

Mountain Marmot Trail Run

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

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