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Weld Your Mettle Running Festival

Eaton, United States • 30-31 May 2026

Event overview

The Weld Your Mettle Running Festival takes place May 30-31, 2026 in Eaton, Colorado (11586 CR 80, Eaton CO 80615). The festival features multiple timed running events held on a 4-mile out-and-back loop. The course is horseshoe-shaped with crew access and a stocked aid station at the start/finish and at the two-mile turnaround. Glamping tents and self camping are offered on site.

Events and features

The festival offers a range of solo, relay, specialty and family events: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • 3, 6, 9, 12, 24, 36 hour solo events
  • 3, 6, 9, 12, 24, 36 hour relays - team sizes vary, 2-12 runners
  • 100 mile solo (36 hour time limit)
  • 2x2x24 (2 miles every 2 hours) and 4x4x36 (4 miles every 4 hours) formats
  • 7K (4.3 miles) run or ruck - ruck requires a 30 lb weighted vest or backpack
  • 1 mile Kids Fun Run
  • Virtual race with mug, medal and race bib provided
  • Glamping tents available; self camping at no extra cost
  • Finisher perks include shirt, medal, sauna access, cold plunge, massage, and belt buckles for finishes over 26.2 miles
United States Colorado Eaton

Race information

Registration
100 mi
100 Mile Solo
4 mi
4x4x36
4 mi
7k Walk or Run (4.3 Miles)
4 mi
7k Ruck (4.3 Miles)
4 mi
4 Mile Out and Back Loop
2x2x24
1 Mile Kids Fun Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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