Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival

Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival

Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival is a multi-distance trail and ultramarathon event held on the Rainbow Trail in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Westcliffe, CO. The event uses private land at Greenhorn / Music Meadows Ranch adjacent to the USFS Grape Creek Trailhead and has a combined runner capacity of 350.

Distances offered include:

• 100-Mile
• 100k
• 50-Mile
• 50k
• 27k
• 8-Mile

Time limits vary by distance. The 100 Mile field is limited to 50 runners and features additional crew and pacer access rules. The event provides gender specific race shirts and finisher medals, well stocked aid stations, mid-race drop down options at designated locations, and drop bag access at Music Meadows plus Horn Creek and Venable where applicable. All official 100 Mile finishers receive a Sangre de Cristo endurance belt buckle; awards are not mailed.

Camping is permitted for tents, camper vans, and roof top tents, with very limited space for trailers under 12 feet; tent campers must reserve space. Parking and the primary crew and spectating area are at the Start/Finish location. Weather in the Colorado mountains can be unpredictable with average highs near 70°F and lows near 35°F. The event operates under permits from the U.S. Forest Service and private landowners.

There is an eight hour volunteer service requirement for 100 Mile entrants or a $150 buy out. Pacers and crew must follow the published access and safety rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.