WILD Wahatoya Runs

WILD Wahatoya Runs : Trail Trash Adventures

WILD Wahatoya Runs takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in the La Veta and Cuchara area of southern Colorado. Courses use trails and roads on San Isabel National Forest land and pass near the Spanish Peaks, locally named Wahatoya.

There are three race distances:

• 50K: 32.4 miles, 6,709 ft gain, max elev 11,147 ft
• Heavy Half Marathon: 14.6 miles, 3,199 ft gain, max elev 10,634 ft
• 8ish Mile: 7.6 miles, 1,626 ft gain, max elev 9,434 ft

The 50K begins in La Veta and uses low-traffic county roads, an out-of-use road with multiple water crossings, and maintained forest trails including long climbs and ridge sections. The Heavy Half and 8ish Mile start near the Cuchara Yacht Club and include sections of the Dike Trail, Baker Creek Trail, and Spring Creek Trail, with aid stations positioned along the routes. All courses finish at the Cuchara Yacht Club.

Event features noted by the organizer include finish-line food, local beer, live music, and recommended nearby lodging and camping options. Race rules emphasize leave no trace practices, mandatory gear lists, checking in at manned aid stations, no dogs, no pacers, and limits on crew aid outside main aid stations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.