Mountain Ridge Trail Race

Mountain Ridge Trail Race : Highlands Ranch, CO, April 11, 2026

Mountain Ridge Trail Race offers multiple trail distances through the rolling foothills of Highlands Ranch. The event is set to start and finish at Mountain Ridge Middle School and is in its 11th year. Courses run primarily on dirt trails with some paved bike path sections and range from short trail runs to an extended endurance route.

Distances

• 21 Mile course, out and back, mostly dirt with some bike paths.
• Half Marathon course, out and back, mostly dirt with some bike paths.
• 10K course, out and back, mostly dirt with some bike paths.
• 5K course, out and back, mostly dirt with some bike paths.

Course specifics include elevation gains and aid stations: the 21 Mile route rises to 6,412 feet with 2,106 feet of gain and four aid stations; the Half Marathon reaches the same high point with 1,345 feet of gain and three aid stations; the 10K climbs to 6,369 feet with 600 feet of gain and two aid stations; the 5K tops at 6,369 feet with 374 feet of gain and one or more aid stations. Several routes are described as out and back or Y out and back.

Bib pickup is scheduled at Denver Runners Roost, 1685 S. Colorado, Denver CO 80222, on April 10 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Race entries are non refundable and non transferable. Registration closes Mon, Apr 6 at 11:59 PM MT.

The event uses a cupless format; UltrAspire reusable cups will be available for purchase at registration and on race day, and participants may bring their own. Volunteer roles are available and include race credits and race swag as perks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.