Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival

Event overview

The Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival is organized by Human Potential Running Series and takes place in Westcliffe, Colorado on Saturday September 26 to Sunday September 27, 2026. The event uses Greenhorn/Music Meadows Ranch as the start/finish area, adjacent to the U.S. Forest Service Grape Creek Trailhead. The combined runner capacity for the festival is 350 entrants and the 100-mile field is limited to 50 runners.

Race formats and rules

Distances offered:

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

The 100-mile event has a 38-hour overall cut-off. Mid-race drop-downs are allowed at designated points for the 27k, 50-Mile, 100k, and 100-Mile events; no drop-down option exists for the 8-Mile. Pacers are prohibited for the 8-Mile, 27k, and 50k. Pacers and crew access are restricted to specific aid stations for the longer distances and vehicle access at some trailheads requires a high-clearance 4x4.

Logistics and support

The event operates under U.S. Forest Service and private land permits. Aid stations are staffed and drop bags are permitted at Music Meadows; Horn Creek and Venable are available for runners who will visit those stations. Camping is allowed on site with tent, van, and limited trailer space; tent campers must reserve a space. Finishers receive medals and race shirts where available, and 100-mile finishers receive a belt buckle. Volunteers are used across many roles; 100-mile entrants have a required volunteer service option or a buy-out. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.