Silverheels Trail Runs

Event overview

The Silverheels Trail Runs take place July 10-11, 2026, with start/finish operations based at the Como Roundhouse in Como, CO. Distances offered include:

• 100-Mile
• 100k
• 50-Mile
• 60k
• 19-Mile
• 10-Mile

Runner capacity is limited: 100 combined for the 100-Mile and 100k, and 200 combined for the 50-Mile, 60k, 19-Mile, and 10-Mile. The event sits at an average elevation above 10,000 feet. Course surfaces mix single track, fire roads, and some dirt road. The 100k is a point-to-point route. The 100-Mile course covers about 83 non-repetitive miles through three ranger districts and two US National Forests, with an average elevation near 10,800 feet. The 10-Mile and 19-Mile routes use the Gold Dust Trail.

Logistics and requirements

The race provides well stocked aid stations, drop bag support for longer distances, and limited race-morning shuttle service for the 100-Mile and 100k start location. Crews are allowed for 50-Mile, 100k, and 100-Mile runners (one crew vehicle at designated stations). Pacers are permitted for 100-Mile, 100k, and 50-Mile runners at specified aid stations. A mid-race drop down option exists for select distances (100-Mile to 100k; 50-Mile to 60k; 19-Mile to 10-Mile) if done before the local cut-off.

Entry and participation rules include qualifying standards: 100-Mile entrants must have completed an official 100-mile race at any time or a 50-mile+ race between Jan 1, 2025 and May 31, 2026; 100k entrants must have completed a 50-mile+ race between Jan 1, 2024 and May 31, 2026. 100-Mile entrants must certify eight hours of volunteer service before the event or pay a buy-out fee. Awards: official 100-Mile finishers receive a belt buckle; finishers of other distances receive a medal. Camping near the start/finish is available for a weekend fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.