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San Juan Solstice 50 Mile

Lake City, United States • 20 Jun 2026

Event Details

The San Juan Solstice 50 Mile is a trail ultra run. It takes place in Lake City, Colorado, with a course that involves high mountain terrain.

Course Information

The race involves significant elevation gain and features technical trails and creek crossings. A notable section includes Alpine Gulch, which has multiple creek crossings. For the 2026 event, a course alteration is being tested to manage runner congestion. At the 3rd and 4th creek crossings in Alpine Gulch, runners will have three marked route options of similar distance. The event has a participant capacity of 300 runners. Live tracking via MAProgress is required; runners must carry a registered tracker.

Requirements and History

Runners must be 18 years or older and have completed a prior trail ultra run. They should have significant high mountain experience. The event is a benefit run for Lake City EMTs. It was first run in 1995 and has been held near the Summer Solstice since 2002. Course conditions, particularly snowfields and high creek crossings, can vary based on the date relative to the solstice. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Lake City

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50 mi
San Juan Solstice 50 Miler
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