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Silverton Alpine Marathons

Silverton, United States • 18 Jul 2026

Event details

The Silverton Alpine Runs take place Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Silverton, Colorado, in the San Juan Mountains. The start and finish are at Silverton Memorial Park on Greene Street. Online registration for the event closes Sunday, July 12. Live split tracking is provided during race weekend.

Courses and logistics

  • 50K
  • Marathon (≈26.8 miles)
  • 8.4 miles

The 50K and marathon follow the Alpine Loop jeep roads and pass through historic mining towns including Howardsville, Eureka, Animas Forks, and Gladstone. The route reaches California Pass at about 12,926 feet. Reported total elevation gain for the 50K is 4,569 feet, for the marathon 3,911 feet, and for the 8.4 mile race 382 feet. Time limits are listed for each distance.

Aid stations are staffed and described as well stocked. There will be no crew or spectator access at on-course aid stations; crew and spectators may assist runners at the start and finish area. Pacers are not allowed in any distance. Drop bags are available at the start/finish area. The Kendall Mountain Run portion is a cupless event, so runners are responsible for carrying a refillable container. Race services include chip timing, finisher photos, age-group awards, and finisher awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Silverton

Race information

Website
32 mi
4569 m+
50 Kilometer (approx. 31.8 Miles)
27 mi
3911 m+
Marathon (approx. 26.9 Miles)
8 mi
382 m+
8 Miler (approx. 8.4 Miles)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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