Mountain Ridge Trail Race

Highlands Ranch, United States • 10 May 2025

The Mountain Ridge Trail Race, taking place on May 10, 2025, in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, offers a variety of distances for trail running enthusiasts, including a 21-mile, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. Celebrating its 11th year, the race features scenic dirt and single-track trails with manageable elevation gains, providing stunning views of the Colorado front range. Participants can enjoy a challenging yet rewarding experience, with aid stations available throughout the courses. The event also includes the Jax Cast Iron Challenge, where winners of the 21-mile race receive a custom-branded cast iron skillet. For more details, visit the event's website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

21 mi
2106 m+
21 Mile
13 mi
1345 m+
Half Marathon
10 km
600 m+
10k
5 km
374 m+
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