Run The Rockies Trail Race

Frisco, United States • 8 Aug 2026

Event

The Run the Rockies Trail is a trail running event in Frisco, Colorado, held on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The races take place around the Frisco Peninsula with views of Dillon Reservoir and the Ten Mile Range. Races start and finish at the Frisco Nordic Center. Distances offered:

  • 5k: Adult with gift $40; without gift $25; youth with gift $30; without gift $15.
  • 10k: Adult with gift $60; without gift $45; youth with gift $50; without gift $35.
  • Half marathon: Adult w/ gift $80; without gift $65; youth w/ gift $70; without $55.

A commemorative gift is included for all racers. A hat is only guaranteed to racers who register before July 1, 2026.

Race details

Courses use single track and dirt road trails and will run counter clockwise on the Perimeter Trail in 2026. All courses include a finish along the Dillon Reservoir lakeshore. The course will be marked with flagging and directional arrows, and marshals will be at key junctions and aid stations. Races will be chip-timed by a professional timing service.

Aid stations:

  • 10k: two aid stations at approximately miles 1.4 and 3.9.
  • Half marathon: three aid stations at approximately miles 3.1, 8.3, and 10.9.
  • 5k: no aid stations.

Aid stations provide water, Skratch hydration mix, fruit, M&M’s, pretzels, gummy bears in single-use cups, and hand sanitizer. Racers are encouraged to carry personal hydration. Trails are on public Town of Frisco/US Forest Service land; strollers and pets are not allowed. Awards are offered for overall top three male and female finishers and first place in multiple age categories. A post-race gathering with food, music, and beer for those 21+ will follow. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Race in the Clouds Alma Dirt Festival runs June 25 to 28, 2026 in Alma, Colorado at 10,600 ft. Mountain biking, trail runs, an off road duathlon, youth races and meadow camping offer high country climbs and single track thrills.

Run the Life Time Leadville Trail Marathon or Heavy Half on June 27, 2026, tackling high alpine singletrack and dirt roads through historic mining country up to Mosquito Pass at 13,185 feet. Expect a challenging, possibly snowy race with fu..

Tackle high alpine trails above 10,000 ft at the Silverheels Trail Runs in Como, Colorado, July 10 to 11, 2026. Choose distances from the 100 Mile ultra to shorter options and run single track, fire roads and scenic historic mining country.

Join the Life Time Silver Rush 50 Run in Leadville for a high alpine 50 mile out and back plus 15 mile and 5K juniors. With seven aid stations and Leadville Trail 100 Run qualifier spots, this is a true mountain challenge.