Telluride Mountain Run
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Telluride Mountain Run
The Telluride Mountain Run is a mountain running event in the San Juan Mountains above the historic mining town of Telluride, Colorado. The event offers five distinct routes that start and finish in the Telluride area.
- Hill Climb
- 14-Mile
- 24-Mile
- 40-Mile
- 65-Mile
Courses run on old mining roads, singletrack and alpine tundra and cross mountain passes, exposed ridgelines, and high summits. Routes include large elevation gain and reach altitudes above 13,000 ft. The race emphasizes the on-course experience, including high elevation effects and the local mountain scenery.
Packet pick-up and check-in occur in Telluride Town Park and at the TMR finish line on designated days prior to each race; alternate morning pick-up is available at the Sunday starting area for some distances. There is a mandatory safety meeting for the 65-mile race held near check-in. Runners in longer distances may use drop bags as allowed by the event.
Finish arrangements differ by distance. Most finishes return to Telluride Town Park where beer and snacks are provided and an ID is required for a wristband to receive alcohol. The Hill Climb finishes at the top of Gold Hill and requires a return hike to town; options include a 3 mile descent to the See Forever Trail and the San Sophia Station gondola, or a longer 6 mile route through Bear Creek Basin. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
