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Built on bad decisions in Boulder, CO.

Continental Divide Trail Run 16 Mile

Basic Listing
  1. Steamboat Springs Running Series
  2. 2026 Edition

A 16-mile alpine loop climbing Steamboat's ski mountain to 10,350 ft with sweeping valley views

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August 29, 2026
Saturday 8:00am MDT start
Steamboat Springs, CO
United States
16 miles
Loop Course
3,660 ft
Elevation Gain
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Challenging
Some ultra experience recommended
Links
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1998
Established
200
Field Size

What Makes It Great

The CDTR 16 Mile packs big mountain character into a half-day race. Starting on the Torian Plum Lawn at 7,000 ft, runners climb over 3,500 ft through aspen and pine forests to Mt. Werner Summit at 10,350 ft, then traverse back via Rainbow Saddle before descending to the finish. A well-suited challenge for trail runners looking to experience the Continental Divide high country without the full 50K commitment. Proceeds benefit the Trail Maintenance Endowment Fund. Cupless race: carry your own hydration.

Difficulty

Intermediate
5/10

Some ultra experience recommended

High Altitude
Steep Climbing
Variable Weather
Strict Cutoffs

Race Highlights

10,350 ft high point
Tops out on Mt. Werner Summit with panoramic views of the Yampa Valley and surrounding peaks
3,500+ ft in 7+ miles
Front-loaded climbing on singletrack through aspen and pine forests from base to summit
Community race series
Part of the non-profit Steamboat Springs Running Series; proceeds fund local trail maintenance

Finish Awards

Finisher Mug
Every 16 Mile finisher receives a finisher mug.
Overall Prizes
Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female overall finishers.
Age Group Awards
Age group awards for the 16 Mile.
Prize Raffle
Every participant is automatically entered in a post-race prize raffle.

Continental Divide Trail Run 16 Mile

Steamboat Springs, CO, United StatesAugust 29, 2026

August 29, 2026
Course map for Continental Divide Trail Run 16 Mile
DistDistance16 mi
GainElevation Gain3,660 ft
LimitCutoff7 h
High AltitudeSteep ClimbingVariable WeatherStrict Cutoffs

Entry Timeline

Race DayAugust 29, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
16.0 mi
Distance
Loop
Route
7h
Cutoff Time
8,665 ft
Average Elevation
3,660 ft
Total Ascent
3,660 ft
Total Descent
10,361 ft
High Point
6,923 ft
Low Point
Course map
Launch Course Explorer

Aid Stations

LocationMileElevation
Start
Start
0.06,949 ft
Rainbow Saddle
Aid Station
6.09,072 ft
Mt. Werner Summit
Aid Station
8.010,302 ft
Rainbow Saddle
Aid Station
11.09,072 ft
Finish
Finish
16.06,936 ft

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No Dogs Allowed
No on-site camping available

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

  • Crew access only at Rainbow Saddle Aid Station (mile 6 and mile 11). Access by foot, bike, or gondola only — no vehicle access. Walk via Thunderhead Hiking Trail or take the gondola (opens 9 AM) to Thunderhead Lodge, then 0.5-mile walk to Rainbow Saddle.
Weather
High Altitude

Course reaches 10,350 ft — allow time to acclimate before race day

Lightning/Thunderstorm Risk

Afternoon thunderstorms common in August in the Colorado Rockies; carry a light shell

Gear Rules

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

Race reports from other Continental Divide Trail Run events

Continental Divide Trail Run: Cultivated By CommunityContinental Divide Trail Run 50K
By Ultra Running Magazine • 2025

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Register•August 29, 2026