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.

Race information

100 km
100k
40 mi
40 Mile
24 mi
24 Mile
13 mi
13 Mile
5 km
5k Hill Climb
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Join the Know The Snow Rando Race on January 25, 2026 at Purgatory Mountain Resort in Durango, Colorado to support avalanche education in the San Juan Mountains. Pick a 9.5 mile or 5.5 mile course and dress up for prizes.

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Run the scenic San Juan Solstice 50, a challenging 50 mile mountain ultramarathon around Lake City, Colorado on June 20, 2026. Expect high alpine views, creek crossings and tight singletrack on a limited field by lottery entry.

Experience The John Cappis, a free mountaineering jaunt near Silverton Colorado on June 27, 2026. This rugged off trail challenge uses a changing route and checkpoint scoring so every mile you reach counts toward the finish.