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Name: The John Cappis
Start: 2026-06-27
End: 2026-06-27
Location: Silverton

Silverton, United States • 27 Jun 2026

The John Cappis is a challenging endurance peakbagging event held near Silverton, Colorado, featuring a roughly 50k course with about 19,000 feet of elevation gain. Participants summit multiple peaks in the rugged San Juan Mountains, navigating an unmarked, mostly off-trail route with elevations ranging from 9,300 to over 13,300 feet. The event honors John Cappis, a Hardrock 100 founder and mountain running pioneer. It demands advanced mountain experience, including off-trail navigation and hazard assessment, with limited support and a 19-hour cutoff. The course varies yearly, emphasizing self-sufficiency and technical skill in a remote, high-altitude environment. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Silverton

Race information

Website

50 km

Approximately 50k With 19,000 Ft of Elevation Gain

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

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