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Name: Silverton Alpine Runs
Start: 2026-07-18
End: 2026-07-18
Location: Silverton

Silverton, United States • 18 Jul 2026

Silverton Alpine Runs - Silverton, Colorado

The Silverton Alpine Runs take place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Silverton, Colorado, in the San Juan Mountains. The event includes three distances held on mountain jeep roads and trails originating from Memorial Park in Silverton.

50K (about 31.8 miles)
Marathon (about 26.8 miles)
8.4 mile out-and-back

The 50K course follows the Alpine Loop jeep roads and passes through historic ghost mining towns including Howardsville, Eureka, Animas Forks, and Gladstone. The route reaches a high point at California Pass at approximately 12,926 feet. The marathon and the 8.4 mile Kendall Mountain Run use jeep road climbs from Silverton with a turnaround near Deer Park before returning to Memorial Park.

Aid stations are placed along the courses. There will be no crew or spectator access at aid stations; crew and spectators may assist runners at the start and finish only. Pacers are not allowed for any distance. The Kendall Mountain Run is a cupless event, so runners are expected to carry their own container for refills. A designated drop bag area will be available at the start and finish area.

Race amenities listed for the event include a soft tri-blend race shirt for early registrants, finisher photos, chip timing, awards for top finishers and age groups, and a finishers award for Kendall Mountain. Online registration closes on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Silverton

Race information

Website

50 km

27 mi

Marathon

8 mi

8 Miler

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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