Join us at 8,410' for an all comers meet you won't forget! With distances for every ability and age, we have something for everyone! From silly and fun to fast and competitive you should come up and see what running hard at more than a mile and half above sea level feels like!
Proceeds benefit Nederland High School Track & Field/Cross Country Teams
Presented by Peak to Peak Endurance
Full FAT timing provided by Femmer Timing
Altitude conversions provided
Brand new track surface!
Date:
Friday July 31st @5:30pm
Location:
Nederland Middle/Senior High School
Events:
Kids 400m & 800m hay bale steeplechase, 400, 800, 1600, 5k and Seltzer mile (both relay and individual)
DATE: Saturday August 1-2, 2026
The Crooked Gravel takes a few cues from an exploratory event the legendary Ron Kiefel put together a decade ago called Crooked Roubaix. Back before gravel bikes were really a thing, Kiefel and some friends set out on a 95-mile dirt-road adventure from Winter Park up into the high mountains on road bikes.
Fast forward to 2026 and gravel bikes are a thing. Our routes take in the very best of Grand County gravel, with long, winding climbs up through aspen and pine forests, wide open descents under the massive Colorado sky and some secret tracks never before explored in a cycling event. Click here for complete information.
In addition to a great experience on your bike, each participant will receive:
Commemorative t-shirt
Refreshments and support throughout the race
Post-race meal
A chance to win valuable prizes
Bike number with timing chip
Opportunity to compete for the podium and purse (long course only)
Age Group Awards
Course Overview and Finish Details
Both courses will begin with a police-led neutral rollout for approximately 4 miles. Shortly after, the routes will split:
-The 25-mile course takes riders on a scenic and enjoyable loop, with the timed section ending around mile 23.
-The 67-mile long course follows a challenging lollipop-shaped route, with the timed section concluding at approximately mile 62.5.
While your official time stops there, your ride isn’t truly complete until you roll back into town and cross under the finish line arch—where you’ll be greeted with free food, cold beer, and live music.
Please remember to follow all rules of the road, especially during the untimed section as you return to town.
We can’t wait to cheer you across the finish!
Founded in 1979, the Eldorado Run for the Cure is the longest operating charitable footrace in the State of Colorado. All proceeds from the annual four-mile run benefit the Colorado Cancer Foundation's life saving work, from funding oncology research at the University of Colorado's (CU) Division of Medical Oncology to aiding patients at the CU Hospital in Aurora, CO.
Each year, the run has developed and grown, and in 2023 a new course was introduced, routing participants along the scenic South Boulder Creek, which winds through the high cliff walls of historic Eldorado Canyon.
The Summit Mountain Challenge is a Mountain bike race series located in Summit County, Colorado. Take advantage of the various single track trails around Summit County, while competing against others. We have courses and age categories depepdning on your skill level. Register for the entire series to receive 30%. Following each race, participants over the age of 21 will receive a beer. Do not miss out on this outdoor party that is disguised as a bike race!
Event details and schedule
Day-of registration will be available for $35 beginning at 4:00pm on race day at each trail head, along with bib pickup. We accept Cash, Checks and Credit Cards.
The category start times listed on our website are subject to change:
Leave the pavement behind and hit 100% unpaved roads and trails in the breathtaking Rocky Mountains—just an hour from Denver. Whether you’re tackling the Half Marathon or joining in on the 5K, you’ll enjoy challenging terrain, fresh mountain air, and jaw-dropping views at every turn. All abilities are welcome, from first-time racers to seasoned trail runners.
This is a race for the whole family! Bring your kids, friends, and even your four-legged companions—dogs are welcome on leash, so no one has to sit this one out. With trails designed for fun and adventure, everyone can find their pace!
Run for Something Bigger
All proceeds from the Byers Peak Stampede directly benefit the Shining Stars Foundation. Annually, the Shining Stars Foundation offers over 65 transformative experiences. These programs are provided at absolutely no cost to the children and families we serve. As one of the few nonprofits nationally offering long-term, year-round services for children and families at any stage of their cancer journey—including treatment, relapse, or remission—the Shining Stars Foundation is making a life-changing impact. Join us in creating these incredible opportunities by participating in the Byers Peak Stampede. Learn more about the difference you’re making at www.ShiningStarsFoundation.org.
This event meets the criteria set by the American Trail Running Association (ATRA) to ensure trail running events are safe, well-organized, and environmentally conscious.
Half Marathon
Half Marathon Course: Click here to view course map. The course takes place almost entirely on dirt roads and trails. The course begins at approximately 8,700 ft. and traveling above 9,500 ft. Aid stations will be on course complete with water, sports drink, and fruit. This race has a time limit - racers must be to mile 9 by 10:30AM. 8AM Start.
Half Marathon Pricing:
$65/runner before January 1
$70/runner before April 1
$80/runner before July 1
$85/runner up to race day
5K
5K Course: Click here to view the race course. The course will take place on dirt roads near the High Country Stampede Rodeo grounds. An aid station will be available at the finish line. 9AM Start.
5K Pricing:
$45/runner before January 1
$50/runner before April 1
$60/runner before July 1
$65/runner up to race day
Hey, Grand County residents! Enjoy a local's discount of 10% off your registration. Enter code GCResident at checkout. Please note that you must provide proof of residency at check-in.
Looking For A Mountain Getaway?
Make it a RACE-CATION and stay the weekend in beautiful Grand County! We are so grateful to our lodging partners for offering exclusive discounts to our runners and their families.
Whether you're coming from Denver, elsewhere in Colorado, or out of state, we encourage you to make a full weekend of it and enjoy everything the valley has to offer.
Winter Park Lodging Company
15% off your stay
3–4 night minimum required (varies by property)
Beautiful homes throughout Winter Park, Fraser & Tabernash
Click HERE to explore options
To Book:
Call (970) 722-7070
Be sure to mention Shining Stars – Byers Peak Stampede to receive your discount.
The Viking Lodge (Winter Park)
To Book:
Click HERE and use code: Stars
Or call (970) 726-8885
Packet Pick-Up & Pre-Party
Friday, August 21| 5:00-7:00pm | Hideaway Park Brewery | Winter Park, CO |
Start race weekend off right at Hideaway Park Brewery! Grab your bib, meet fellow runners, and bring your pup to join the fun! We will have live music from Fleet Call, a local Winter Park Ski Patrol Band!
Join us for Cirque Series at Arapahoe Basin. 9.4 miles featuring 2,211' ft vert.
Prizes
Prizes will be distributed at the end of each race and for the overall series winners. There are three categories in which the prizes will be given out: Sport, Expert and Pro. Prizes for each race are as follows:
Pro
1st place - $1000 cash each race
2nd place - $250 cash each race
3rd place - $150 cash each race
Expert
1st - $400 in Gear each race
2nd - $250 in Gear each race
3rd - $150 in Gear each race
Sport
1st - $300 in Gear each race
2nd - $200 in Gear each race
3rd - $100 in Gear each race
Grom Award - youngest competitor will be recognized.
OG Award - wisest competitor will be recognized.
Lexie Award - the "unofficial MVP" of the race will be recognized.
Middle of the Pack Award - the person that finished exactly middle will be recognized.
Overall 2026 Season Winner + Points
The racers with the most points at the end of all races will be declared the overall 2025 winner. The top 20 racers of each event will obtain points. The following is the per stage breakdown as a function of place:
1 - 50pt 6 - 30pt 11 - 20pt 16 - 10pt
2 - 40pt 7 - 28pt 12 - 18pt 17 - 8pt
3 - 36pt 8 - 26pt 13 - 16pt 18 - 6pt
4 - 34pt 9 - 24pt 14 - 14pt 19 - 4pt
5 - 32pt 10 - 22pt 15 - 12pt 20 - 2pt
PRIZE MONEY 2026 OVERALL SEASON STANDINGS **Men's & Women's
PRO
PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season
PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season
PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season
EXPERT
1ST - PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season
2ND- PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season
3RD- PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season
SPORT
1ST - PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season
2ND- PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season
3RD- PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season
**Everyone that runs six 2026 Cirque Series races will receive a Cirque Series 2026 PEAK FREAK belt buckle
Registration
Registration
We cap race at 700 runners, please sign up early.
Bibs / Timing Chips
Cirque Series will utilize Competitive Timing to time the event with a disposable chip placed on the back of your bib. Please do not fold, crush or remove the chip from the bib. You may dispose of the chip/bib after the race is over.
Rules / Guidelines
Please help us preserve the beauty of our mountains and assist in maintaining an enjoyable, safe event for everyone involved.
Please respect private property near the trails. Do not trespass.
No littering: Participants are encouraged to carry water and food during the event.
Please dispose of all waste and recyclables in the proper containers.
Please be respectful of all Forest Service officials.
Do not impede another runner.
Leave no trace: Pack-in pack-out.
Food & Water stations
We will provide hydration on course at aid stations for all participants & will also be available at finish line.
Any Q's, please email:
Voted best 10k in the state of Colorado by Colorado Runner Magazine in 2010!
This is a challenging trail run with beautiful terrain and breathtaking scenery. The 10K race begins at 10,000 ft at the summit of Rabbit Ears Pass. The course begins by heading uphill on USFS dirt roads and 2 track, and then then heads downhill on single-track, ending on a cross country single-track. The total elevation gain and loss are about ~1,200 feet each.
*Although this race is listed as a 10k, the actual distance comes out to 6.8 miles. We will have one aid station on the course about 3.4 miles in (the 5k race option does not have an aid station). We HIGHLY recommend that you bring your own water.
If you've ever experienced fall in the Rocky Mountains you know what a magical time it is. With cool temperatures, sunny days, and stunning scenery, many people believe autumn is the best time to get out and enjoy the high country. And while a drive up through the mountains in the fall can be a nice way to spend a day, we think you should take it one step further. We think you should get out and experience it on foot!
The Flaming Foliage Relay takes the best parts of the old Outward Bound Relay route and throws in some new and scenic challenges. This relay begins in the quaint town of Idaho Springs and traverses 165 miles and three rugged mountain passes before finishing in charming Buena Vista on the banks of the Arkansas River. Along the way you'll run on roads and trails through some of the most amazing scenery Colorado has to offer. Join run.Colorado relays for the Flaming Foliage Relay Friday September 11th through Saturday September 12th, 2026.
This life changing relay road race is a team-oriented adventure with experiences and views you'll never forget. Each team consists of either twelve runners and two vehicles (the vast majority of the teams) or six runners and one vehicle (Ultra teams), or any other amount of runners including a solo unsanctioned race.
How to Register
Team Captains should be the first to sign up:
Submit team payment
Set up a team name and password and share with team members. Note: You can sign up a full team before you have secured commitments from all team members
Select team volunteer option
Once the Team Captain registers, they will share the team name and password with their teammates, so all teammates can register/join their team with no additional registration cost.
Choose your Volunteer Option
Fun Fact: This overnight relay race is made possible by over 130 volunteers on the course. Most volunteers are either friends/family of the race directors, team members running the event OR a local nonprofit raising awareness and funds for their cause or organization. Each team is given two options to help us make this event possible while giving back:
Option 1: Supply Volunteers: 10 person teams will supply two (2) volunteers; Ultra teams and High School teams will supply one (1) volunteer to staff the runner exchanges.
Option 2: Teams can choose to make a tax-deductible donation to Windsor Gives, 501(c)3 non-profit to support with providing volunteers for the relay.
10 Person Team Volunteer Fee: $300
Ultra Team Volunteer Fee: $200
High School Team Volunteer Fee: $100
**The Team Captain is the only one who chooses the teams volunteer option during the registration process and who pays the registration fees. Additional team members should have no fees at the end of their registration/joining the appropriate team.
IFRAME: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/eLMy2zVm93o?&wmode=opaque&rel=0
Come experience all that beautiful Nederland, CO has to offer at 8,236’!
Your participation directly supports TEENS, Inc. Providing opportunities through early childhood education, an alternative high school, job training, recreation and leadership development programs.
NedNed has been running for 44 years! Come and explore the best of trail running around Nederland. Our world class trails will inspire and challenge you as you take on the trail 10k or Half Marathon. Our road 5k is family (and pet) friendly and is a great way to see Nederland.
RUN AMONG THE PEAKS
⛰️Estes Park ⛰️ Georgetown to Idaho Springs ⛰️ Mt. Sneffels ⛰️ Ned Ned Trail Fest ⛰️Lead King Loop
We all love a Colorado original - and nothing feels quite like running at altitude (literally)!
Four of Colorado's most beloved half marathons, plus one unforgettable 25K, have joined forces with HAL Sports to create the Colorado Mountain Half+ Series!
This isn't just a series of races. It's an invitation to Run Among the Peaks! And what's more, the invitation is super flexible: sign up for any 3, 4, or ALL 5 events!
From breathtaking views to challenging climbs, each course showcases Colorado at its best - challenging, inspiring, and unforgettable. Some will take your best effort, but all of them will have you bragging about your success every chance you get!
What's more: every event in the series is proudly organized by nonprofits that support local youth programs, meaning every mile you run helps strengthen our communities and the next generation.
Why should you register for the Series?
~Because you're not afraid of a little altitude!
~Because you want to explore our beautiful State.
~Because collecting points at every race and chasing series awards sounds way more fun that sitting on the couch!
~AND because medals look way better at altitude.
Join us for the Elevations Credit Union Buffalo Bicycle Classic on Sunday, September 13, 2026! Choose from nine unique ride options designed for every type of cyclist. Our road courses range from moderate rolling routes to the challenging Epic climbs. For dirt‑lovers, our gravel courses offer everything from long, demanding mountain gravel to scenic mid‑distance routes. And for families and newer riders, the Little Buff provides a fun, easy ride on car‑free bike paths.
Ride Boulder Canyon on one of the Epic courses: If you’re riding the Epic, Epic 75, or starting the Gravel Epic, you’ll experience something truly special: westbound Boulder Canyon will be closed to vehicle traffic from 7–9 a.m. This is the one day all year when cyclists can enjoy this stunning canyon completely car‑free—an unforgettable perk reserved just for Buffalo Bicycle Classic riders.
Help Us Fund the Future: The Buffalo Bicycle Classic is more than a ride—it’s a fundraising event dedicated to supporting Colorado students through the BBC Scholarship Fund. This year marks our 24th anniversary, and our mission remains clear: help high‑achieving, high‑need students access a CU Boulder education.
Your registration supports scholarships—but you can make an even bigger impact by raising funds for BBC scholarships. As a part of ride registration, you have the option to become a fundraiser and collect awesome swag along the way. We will create a custom page and you can invite friends and family to contribute, and help open doors for more students. Every contribution fuels opportunity. Since 2003, the Buffalo Bicycle Classic has raised $4.3 million, helping 450+ students pursue their degrees. Your support ensures these scholars can focus on their education—not their tuition bills. Every registration counts. Every fundraiser amplifies the mission. Every dollar changes lives.
RIDE BIKES. CHANGE LIVES.
CG Adventure Trip – Mountain Experience
This event is a guided CG adventure weekend designed to combine structured training, accountability, community, and an elevated mountain experience. Participants can choose from three registration options based on how much support, logistics, and included amenities they prefer.
All registration tiers include CG leadership, communication, and on-site support.
All-In Adventure Package – $400
This option includes full logistical support, meals, swag, and training guidance. Participants selecting this package can focus entirely on the experience.
Includes:
Gondola ticket (Thursday)
Lunch at Sunspot
Catered group dinner
Group yoga session
Full CG swag package (shirt, sweatshirt, beanie, water bottle)
Structured training plan
Accountability leading into the event
Ongoing communication and logistical coordination
Race preparation guidance, including pacing, fueling, and mindset
On-site CG leadership throughout the event
Basic Experience Package – $250
This option is designed for athletes who want coaching, structure, and event support without included meals or full swag.
Includes:
Structured training plan
Accountability and communication leading into the event
Race preparation guidance (pacing, fueling, mindset)
Group yoga session
Full CG swag package (shirt, sweatshirt, beanie, water bottle)
On-site CG leadership and support
Thursday dinner included
Starter Adventure Package – $150
This option is for athletes who prefer to handle their own logistics but still want access to training guidance and group support.
Includes:
Training plan
Group communication access
Accountability and check-ins
Race weekend guidance and on-site support
Full CG swag package (shirt, sweatshirt, beanie, water bottle)