Telluride Mountain Run
Telluride, United States • 22-23 Aug 2026
Event overview
The Telluride Mountain Run is a mountain race in the San Juan Mountains above the historic mining town of Telluride, Colorado. The course uses old mining roads, singletrack and alpine tundra, and crosses mountain passes, exposed ridgelines and high summits. The route includes large elevation gain and reaches altitudes above 13,000 ft. The event is a permittee of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest.
Race formats
The event offers multiple distances:
- 5 km Hill Climb
- 13 miles
- 24 miles
- 40 miles
- 100 km (new)
Registration opens February 1, 2026.
Town and logistics
For the 2025/2026 period the race shares Telluride Town Park with a separate two-night concert that will increase weekend visitor numbers and may affect parking, camping and lodging availability. Organizers have coordinated with the concert promoter and have updated town information with options for reserved camping, parking and some local lodging offers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.