Winter Park 50K

Winter Park, United States • 1 Aug 2026

Event overview

The Winter Park 50K is scheduled for August 1, 2026 in Winter Park, Colorado. The event lists two distances:

  • 50K
  • 10K

The listed location is Winter Park Resort and the town of Winter Park. Registration for the event closes on Wed, Jul 29 at 11:59 PM MT.

Course

The race is a point-to-point mountain course that begins at Winter Park Resort and finishes in Winter Park. The route immediately moves onto singletrack through alpine terrain, including evergreens and aspen groves, and climbs steadily on smooth, runnable trail with views of the Continental Divide. The course includes flowing singletrack, rugged mountain trail, and stretches of dirt road. The route features climbs and descents and transitions from forested trail into a steady descent into town.

Logistics

This is a high-altitude mountain event. Temperatures can be in the 30s at the summit and reach the upper 70s in town, so conditions may vary. Aid stations are located throughout the course and generally offer electrolyte drink, gels, chews and bars, assorted fruits, soda, sweets and salty snacks, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Runner care at aid stations includes basic first aid and blister care, bug spray, sunscreen, lubrication for chafing, and feminine products. All finishers will receive a finisher award. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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