A high-altitude mountain 100K through remote alpine terrain in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, with steep climbs and unpredictable weather.
Never Summer 100K takes place on July 25, 2026 in Gould, CO.
Never Summer 100K is 65.7 miles with 14,830 ft of elevation gain.
No — Never Summer 100K uses open registration; no lottery is required.
Yes, crew is allowed at Never Summer 100K. Sign in to Trailrace to see crew access for each aid station.
Yes, pacers are allowed at Never Summer 100K.
Yes, Never Summer 100K allows drop bags.
Never Summer 100K has 9 aid stations along the course.
The overall cutoff for Never Summer 100K is 24h. Per-aid-station cutoffs are available to signed-in Trailrace members.
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A 65.7-mile loop through State Forest State Park in northern Colorado's Jackson County, running between the Never Summer Mountains on the southern border of Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range to the north. At an average elevation of 10,220 feet, runners summit North Diamond Peak (11,852 ft) and pass four alpine lakes through a mix of logging roads, off-trail boulder fields, and high-alpine single-track. The course's remoteness is real — cell service is nearly nonexistent and much of the terrain is unmarked wilderness. Finishers under 23 hours earn a Western States 100 lottery qualifier.
Some ultra experience recommended
Gould, CO, United StatesJuly 25, 2026
| Location | Mile | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 9,072 ft |
Michigan Ditch Aid Station | 11.4 | 10,374 ft |
Diamond Aid Station | 19.5 | 9,551 ft |
North Diamond Summit Checkpoint | 23.0 | 11,339 ft |
Montgomery Aid Station | 25.5 | 11,296 ft |
Ruby Jewel Aid Station | 31.6 | 9,593 ft |
Kelly Lake Checkpoint | 36.3 | 11,135 ft |
Clear Lake 1 Aid Station | 40.9 | 9,327 ft |
Clear Lake 2 Aid Station | 45.3 | 9,364 ft |
Canadian Aid Station | 51.5 | 8,766 ft |
Bockman Aid Station | 57.4 | 9,134 ft |
Ranger Lakes Aid Station | 63.6 | 9,554 ft |
Finish Finish | 65.7 | 9,068 ft |
Sign in to see cutoffs, crew access, drop bags, and services for every aid station.
Dogs are not allowed on the course with runners.
Limited on-site car camping at the Gould Community Center available by reservation. Tent camping also available on surrounding grounds. No RVs or trailers. Additional camping in State Forest State Park and nearby National Forest.
July racing in the Never Summer Mountains at 10,000–12,000 feet means chilly pre-dawn starts, warm afternoon sun, and a near-certain encounter with Colorado's afternoon thunderstorms. At the 5:30 AM start, temperatures at the 8,450-foot trailhead typically range from 35–50°F. By midday on the exposed alpine ridgeline near North Diamond Summit, conditions can swing dramatically with strong winds, lightning, and occasional hail or snow. Afternoon thunderstorm windows are most dangerous between noon and 4 PM. Overnight temperatures above 10,000 feet drop below 40°F, making warm layers and a headlamp non-negotiable for the 100k. The high average elevation intensifies UV exposure significantly.
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