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Westminster Night Trail

Westminster, United States • 23 Aug 2025

The Westminster Night Trail in Westminster, Colorado, is a vibrant night trail running event held at Standley Lake. Celebrating its 12th year, it offers distances of 50K, 35K, half marathon, 10K, and 5K, all on 100% packed dirt trails featuring a mix of single-track and bike paths. Runners experience scenic views of shimmering lake reflections and the Front Range mountains under the stars.

The courses vary in elevation gain, with the 50K featuring 2,358 feet of climbing. The event atmosphere is festive, with music and lights enhancing the nighttime trail running experience. Aid stations support runners, and the race promotes environmental sustainability with a cupless initiative. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Westminster

Race information

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50 km
718 m+
50k
35 km
503 m+
35k
21 km
291 m+
Half Marathon
10 km
132 m+
10k
5 km
65 m+
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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