Colorado's high-alpine backcountry in one wild 39-mile day through the Never Summer Mountains
Never Summer 60K takes place on July 24, 2026 in Gould, CO.
Never Summer 60K is 39.4 miles with 8,750 ft of elevation gain.
No — Never Summer 60K uses open registration; no lottery is required.
Yes, crew is allowed at Never Summer 60K. Sign in to Trailrace to see crew access for each aid station.
No, pacers are not allowed at Never Summer 60K.
Yes, Never Summer 60K allows drop bags.
Never Summer 60K has 5 aid stations along the course.
The overall cutoff for Never Summer 60K is 15h. Per-aid-station cutoffs are available to signed-in Trailrace members.
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A 39.2-mile loop through State Forest State Park, sharing the 100k's opening miles across North Diamond Peak before descending via a more direct route through the Medicine Bow foothills back to Gould. Runners tackle 8,100 feet of climbing through boulder fields, meadows, and remote alpine terrain at an average elevation exceeding 10,000 feet — all wrapped up by late afternoon. Also offered as part of the 'Dirty Double,' where runners complete the 60k on Friday and return for the 100k on Saturday.
Some ultra experience recommended
Gould, CO, United StatesJuly 24, 2026
| Location | Mile | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 9,072 ft |
Michigan Ditch Aid Station | 11.6 | 10,371 ft |
Diamond Aid Station | 19.8 | 9,564 ft |
North Diamond Summit Checkpoint | 23.2 | 11,375 ft |
Montgomery Aid Station | 25.5 | 11,299 ft |
Bockman Aid Station | 30.8 | 9,042 ft |
Ranger Lakes Aid Station | 37.2 | 9,390 ft |
Finish Finish | 39.4 | 9,101 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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