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Spirit Trail Run

Name: Spirit Trail Run
Start: 2027-05-30
End: 2027-05-30
Location: Buena Vista

Buena Vista, United States • 30 May 2027

Spirit Trail Race

The Spirit Trail Race is scheduled for May 30, 2027 (Sunday) during Memorial Day Weekend. The start and finish are located in the South Main Town Square area, just in front of the Surf Hotel in Buena Vista.

Distances offered:

Marathon
Half-Marathon
9k

Racers must check in at the start/finish within one hour of their start time. The event takes place during CKS Paddlefest.

The race donates to the Buena Vista Single Track Coalition, elevateHER, SOIL (Sangre de Cristo), and Headwater Farms. Local businesses are listed as sponsors and several nearby lodging options are noted for participants and visitors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Buena Vista

Race information

Website

Marathon

Half Marathon

Half-Marathon

9 km

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

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