Events in Salida, Colorado | 2026-2027

21st Annual Run Through Time Trail Marathon and Half Marathon [runsignup.com]
Sat, Mar 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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Run Through Time Updates (3/1) - This has been a very dry winter, and the lower trails of the marathon course/entire half marathon course are dry and almost completely free of snow or ice. There is...

Run Through Time Updates (3/1) - This has been a very dry winter, and the lower trails of the marathon course/entire half marathon course are dry and almost completely free of snow or ice. There is some snow/ice/mud on the upper marathon course, but much less than normal. The half marathon is completely full and marathon runners may not move down in distance between now and race day. The deadline to defer entries to next year has passed. We look forward to seeing everyone in Salida very soon!

The 21st Annual Run Through Time Marathon, Half Marathon, and 2 Mile Run will take place on Saturday, March 14, in Salida, CO. These beautiful, challenging courses are run on dirt/jeep roads and narrow, hilly single track with fantastic views of Salida and the Arkansas Valley. Elevations range from 7000-9000 feet. Foot travel only. There is a 7 1/2 hour time limit for the marathon, and a 5 hour time limit for the half marathon. No crews or pacers on either course. Prizes will be awarded to the top three M/F in each race and top three F/M in each 10 year age group. A light hot meal will be available at the finish for contestants. All registered runners will receive custom race socks. There is a 500 person combined limit for the half marathon and full marathon (split mostly evenly between the two events).

Race takes place on the Arkansas Hills Trail System, BLM and Forest Service land, and Chaffee County and City of Salida roads and property. Donations from proceeds from this event will be made to Salida Mountain Trails and Chaffee County Search and Rescue-South (over the last 8 years alone, over $40,000 from race proceeds has been donated). We greatly appreciate their support of this event, and their contributions to the Chaffee County community in general!

There will also be a 2 mile run (first 2 dirt road miles of the marathon and half marathon course), and a free kids’ 400 meter run, which will take place in Riverside Park. Please contact Kristy Falcon at rttsalida@gmail.com with any questions or if you are interested in sponsoring or volunteering at this event.

2 Miles 13.1 Miles 26.2 Miles Half Marathon Run Trail
210 East Sackett Avenue, Salida, Colorado, 81201, United States
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Salida Bike Fest - Salida 76 and the Banana Belt [shiftevents.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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A bike fest weekend in Salida, Colorado that offers the 76: gravel that's remote, beautiful, and ridden by few and the Banana Belt: a proper MTB throwdown. Course marking and aid stations? Heck yes.

The price displayed is inclusive of registration and all processing fees

35 Miles 76k 76 Miles Gravel Mountain Biking
170 East Sackett Avene, Salida, Colorado, 81201, United States
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Banana Belt MTB Race [bananabeltmtbrace.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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Thirty-five miles of supremely crafted singletrack in Salida. You ask, we provide.

E-Bikes are not allowed in the Banana Belt MTB Race

35 Miles Mountain Biking
210 East Sackett Avenue, Salida, Colorado, 81201, United States
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Christmas Mountain 5 Mile Run [runsignup.com]
Fri, Nov 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend and the lighting of Christmas Mountain in Salida with a 5 mile and 1 mile race! The 5 mile course begins and ends by Riverside Park in downtown Salida. Race course is...

Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend and the lighting of Christmas Mountain in Salida with a 5 mile and 1 mile race! The 5 mile course begins and ends by Riverside Park in downtown Salida. Race course is very scenic and mostly flat (around 160 feet of elevation gain) and takes place on city and county roads and gravel or concrete pedestrian paths. This event is designed for all runners, and we encourage all ages and abilities to come out! Packet pickup, post race drinks and snacks, and awards will also take place in Riverside Park in downtown Salida.

Race begins at 10am, giving participants time to sleep in after Thanksgiving, and then relax with friends and family before heading back to downtown Salida for the lighting of Christmas Mountain. Festivities in town associated with this event include the annual Christmas Mountain parade, beginning at 6pm, followed by fireworks. This is one of Salida's biggest and most celebratory nights each year.

The goals of this event are to encourage health, fitness, fun, and community connection around the Thanksgiving holiday; to offer another competitive racing opportunity in Chaffee County; and to raise money during the holiday season for the Chaffee County Community Foundation. Prize money will be offered to the top finishers: top 3 M/F overall ($150/$100/$75), along with the first place M/F masters runner ($100).

There will also be a one mile run, which will begin at approximately 10:05am. Participants will run down Sackett Avenue, turn around after 1/2 mile, and head back to the finish line. This race will be timed, all competitors will receive a participant ribbon, and post race snacks are included.

For more information or if you're interested in sponsoring or volunteering at this event, please contact Kristy Falcon at christmasmountainrun@gmail.com.

1 Miles 5 Miles Gravel Run
210 East Sackett Avenue, Salida, Colorado, 81201, United States
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