Silverheels Trail Runs

Silverheels Trail Runs - event overview

The Silverheels Trail Runs is a multi-distance trail running event held in Como and Grant, Colorado. Courses sit at high elevation, averaging over 10,000 feet, and include long alpine and sub-alpine sections. Terrain mixes single track, fire roads and occasional dirt roads and passes through meadows, aspen groves, creeks, historic mining sites and ghost towns. On clear days the route offers expansive views of the South Park Valley and many Colorado 14ers.

Distances offered include:

• 100-Mile: 83 non-repetitive miles across three ranger districts.
• 100k: 100 percent point-to-point ultra adventure.
• 50-Mile: retained attribution to the Last Call 50-Mile.
• 60k
• 19-Mile
• 10-Mile

Entry limits are published by distance groups with combined capacities for longer and shorter fields. The 100-Mile and 100k start at Burning Bear Trailhead #601 in Grant while the main start and finish area is the Como Roundhouse in Como. The event has qualifying standards for the 100-Mile and 100k distances and a volunteer service requirement for 100-Mile entrants; an alternative buy out fee is available. Logistics include limited shuttle options to the remote start, crew and pacer rules at designated aid stations, drop bag allowances at specific stations, and required adherence to permit conditions on national forest and private lands. Awards include a belt buckle for official 100-Mile finishers and medals for other distances. Weather is variable and can include summer monsoon conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.