Climb from downtown Silverton to a 13,066-foot summit on a course dating back to an 1908 bar bet
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A mountain summit race ascending from the heart of historic Silverton to the 13,066-foot top of Kendall Mountain. The route climbs jeep roads from downtown before a final 300-foot vertical scramble to the summit, rewarding runners with sweeping views of the surrounding San Juan peaks before the descent back to Memorial Park. Held annually since 1978, the race traces its origins to a legendary 1908 bar bet in which a 53-year-old miner ascended and descended the mountain in under 90 minutes.
Some ultra experience recommended
Silverton, CO, United StatesJuly 19, 2026
| Location | Mile | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 9,314 ft |
Deer Park (outbound) Aid Station | 3.3 | 10,781 ft |
The Notch (outbound) Aid Station | 5.7 | 12,700 ft |
Kendall Mountain Summit Landmark | 5.9 | 12,904 ft |
The Notch (return) Aid Station | 6.7 | 12,700 ft |
Deer Park (return) Aid Station | 8.5 | 10,997 ft |
Finish Finish | 12.0 | 9,321 ft |
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July race days in Silverton begin cool at 9,318 feet — expect 40–55°F at the 7 AM start. High-altitude sun intensifies quickly as you climb above treeline, with intense UV exposure near the summit. Afternoon thunderstorms are a near-daily occurrence in the San Juan Mountains during July, typically building by noon to 1 PM. The summit at 13,066 feet can be dramatically colder and windier than the start, with temperature drops of 20–30°F and potential lightning exposure during the final scramble.
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