Telluride Mountain Run

Telluride, United States • 21-22 Aug 2026

Telluride Mountain Run

The Telluride Mountain Run is a mountain race held in the San Juan Mountains above the historic mining town of Telluride, Colorado. The event has multiple route options:

  • 13 Mile
  • 24 Mile
  • 40 Mile

The 2024 race date is listed as August 24, 2024.

Course and local information

The routes use old mining roads, singletrack and alpine tundra. Runners cross mountain passes, exposed ridgelines and high summits, with large elevation gain and sections above 13,000 ft. The race organization notes coordination with local authorities and holds permits from the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest.

For 2025 the event shares Telluride Town Park with a separate two-night concert. The concert is expected to increase visitor numbers and has a stated maximum attendance of 7,250 people per night. Organizers note that parking, camping and lodging availability may be affected and have updated town resources with options for reserved camping, parking and a few lodging discount offers. Ancillary activities listed include a pre-race shakeout run and a mountain running giveaway. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

40 mi
40-Mile
24 mi
24-Mile
13 mi
13-Mile
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.

Join Pine Needle Langlauf, a freestyle cross country ski race at Durango Nordic Ski Club with scenic climbs, descents and mountain views. Choose 30K, 15K, 7.5K or 3K and enjoy live music, schwag and an awards ceremony as the series finale.

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.