12 running and walking events in Aspen, Colorado

The Town Race Series kicks off its 45th season on January 17th, 2026 as the longest running town race series in North America! The race series will be scored both on an individual and a team basis. There will also be a family class, which will challenge the parents and their children to spend time in gates together on the race days. The Aspen and Aspen Highlands Series will consists giant slalom and slalom races on Saturdays. The Snowmass Series will follow on Sundays with six giant slalom races. Both the Recreational and Advanced Division will be racing together on the same course.

The Chris Klug Foundation is a proud partner of Realbuzz and enjoys offering runners the opportunity to take on marathons and half marathons around the world. CKF runners have the opportunity to take on marathons such as the Tokyo, Berlin, and Miami marathons, among others. The Chris Klug Foundation uses the funds raised to make a difference and eliminate the wait for a transplant. Founded in October 2003 by Olympic Bronze Medalist and liver transplant recipient Chris Klug, CKF aims to promote lifesaving organ, eye, and tissue donation and work to improve the quality of life for those touched by transplantation. CKF uses the stories of organ donors, transplant candidates, and transplant recipients to inspire, alongside events, school courses, and webinars to educate. All with the end goal of encouraging individuals to give the gift of life and register as organ donors.

The Chris Klug Foundation is proud to be a charity partner for the 2026 Cape Town Marathon as it bids to become an Abbott World Major Marathon.

This year, five individuals will have the opportunity to raise awareness and funds for our mission to eliminate the wait for a transplant. We work across the United States, educating and inspiring individuals to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors. Alongside this, we work to show the world what is made possible due to the gift of life through giving recipients, donors, and supporters a platform to make the impossible possible post-transplant.

The foundation was started in 2003 by an Olympic Bronze Medalist after a liver transplant saved his life. Chris received his transplant in 2000 thanks to the courageous decision made by the donor and their family. Two years later, Chris honored them by becoming the first and only solid organ transplant recipient to not only compete at the Olympics but also win a medal in snowboarding. His donor family presented his medal to him on the podium. Just one year later, Chris founded CKF with $3,000 from his own pocket and set its life mission to INSPIRE, EDUCATE & REGISTER!

If you are interested in joining the team and running for a lifesaving mission, apply today, or support our runners as they chase their dreams with a purpose.

Join us for Boogie's Buddy Race!

8 am Saturday, July 4, 2026 Rio Grande Park Aspen

Presented by East Coast Asset Management Mike Connolly, Aspen

Rio Grande Park - 427 Rio Grande Pl. Aspen, CO 81611​

Get ready to lace up your sneakers...

Get set to kick off your Fourth of July weekend at the 39th Annual Boogie's Buddy Race! Presented by East Coast Asset Management Mike Connolly, Aspen, this is one of Aspen's most anticipated summer events.

Hurry, race entry fees increase on June 1st! Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, we've got a race for you! With a 5-mile, 5k, and a family fun run, everyone can join in on the fun. Plus, the race is family and pet-friendly, so bring along your little ones and furry friends. All runners are welcome to pick up a race shirt, sizing available on a first-come, first-serve basis!

This family and pet-friendly event supports the Buddy Program’s four youth mentoring programs and over 600 youth, families, and volunteers from Aspen to Glenwood Springs, and Rifle!

RACE START TIMES:

8:00 am: 5-Mile Race

8:05 am: 5k Race

9:00 am: 1-Mile Family and Canine Run/Walk

PRICES:

Early Bird Anniversary Promo: May 1-SOLD OUT $40/the first 40 individuals in honor of our 40th Anniversary of the Race!

Early Bird: May 1-May 31 $55/individual

June 1-July 3: $70/individual

Day of Race: $75/individual

Family Fun Run (only): $150/family (registration for a family of six or fewer members, not timed, only one bib per family)

Registering on the day of the event:

• Online registration for 5k and 5-Mile Races close at 7 am on July 4, there will be no in-person registrations on race day

• Only Family Fun Run will be allowed to register after 7 am until 9 am on race day, please note this race does not provide timing