Operation STAUNTON

Conifer, United States • 5 Sep 2026

Operation STAUNTON 2026

Operation STAUNTON takes place on September 5, 2026 at Staunton State Park, Pine Junction Area, Colorado. The event offers four route options that vary by distance, carried load, and elevation gain.

  • 6.5 miles (MINI), 10 lb load, 1,099 ft elevation gain
  • 11 miles (STANDARD), 20 lb load, 2,018 ft elevation gain
  • 17.5 miles (MAX), 30 lb load, 2,726 ft elevation gain
  • 21.5 miles (SF), 40 lb load, 3,625 ft elevation gain

Four ticket types correspond to the route options. Base ticket prices are shown from $65 to $95, with additional taxes and ticket service fees noted. The event materials list dry load weights of 10, 20, 30, and 40 pounds for the respective routes.

Proceeds from the event are designated for the Special Forces Foundation. Location details list Staunton State Park, Pine Junction Area, CO 80433, USA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

22 mi
21.5 Miles (sf)
18 mi
17.5 Miles (max)
11 mi
11 Miles (standard)
7 mi
6.5 Miles (mini)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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