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Never Summer Dirty Double

  1. Gnar Runners
  2. 2026 Edition

Run the Never Summer 60K and 100K back to back.

Directions
Registration OpensDecember 15, 2025
DeadlineJuly 24, 2026
This event took place on July 24, 2026

Frequently asked questions

When is Never Summer Dirty Double?

Never Summer Dirty Double takes place on July 24, 2026 in Gould, CO.

How long is Never Summer Dirty Double?

Never Summer Dirty Double is 105.1 miles with 23,590 ft of elevation gain.

Does Never Summer Dirty Double have a lottery?

No — Never Summer Dirty Double uses open registration; no lottery is required.

Is crew allowed at Never Summer Dirty Double?

Yes, crew is allowed at Never Summer Dirty Double. Sign in to Trailrace to see crew access for each aid station.

Are pacers allowed at Never Summer Dirty Double?

Yes, pacers are allowed at Never Summer Dirty Double.

Are drop bags allowed at Never Summer Dirty Double?

Yes, Never Summer Dirty Double allows drop bags.

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All trail races in Colorado→
July 24, 2026
Friday 5:30am start
Gould, CO
United States
105.1 miles
Distance
23,590 ft
Elevation Gain
Historical weather
45°F / 66°FLo/Hi Temp
40°F / 63°FFeels Like
49%Cloud Cover
0% (0.10 in)Precipitation
10 mphWind Speed
56%Humidity
5:53 AMSunrise
8:27 PMSunset
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
Fills Up Fast
High demand — register as soon as possible
Links
Website
2 events
105.1 miles total
23,590 ft total gain
Day 1

Never Summer 60K

View details
July 24, 2026
39.4 miles
8,750 ft
Loop
Never Summer 60K course map
Day 2

Never Summer 100K

View details
July 25, 2026
65.7 miles
14,830 ft
Loop
Never Summer 100K course map

Difficulty

Intermediate
5/10

Some ultra experience recommended

Technical Terrain
Steep Climbing
Technical Descent
High Altitude
Variable Weather
Sun Exposure
Remote Terrain
Night Running
Exposed Ridgeline

Race Highlights

North Diamond Summit at 11,852 ft
Crosses the race high point with panoramic views into Rocky Mountain National Park and across North Park
29,000 ft total elevation change
Continuous elevation gain to the summit at mile 22, with the majority of climbing done before midday
Western States qualifier
Finishers under 23 hours earn a Western States 100 lottery ticket — one of Colorado's most accessible qualifiers
Full overnight mountain traverse
100k runners navigate remote alpine terrain through Saturday night, finishing at 5:30 AM Sunday

Finish Awards

Finisher Award
All finishers receive a unique finisher award. Dirty Double finishers (completing both the 60k Friday and 100k Saturday) receive a special personalized finisher award.

Never Summer Dirty Double

Gould, CO, United StatesJuly 24, 2026

July 24, 2026
Course map for Never Summer Dirty Double
DistDistance mi
GainElevation Gain ft
Steep ClimbingTechnical DescentHigh AltitudeVariable WeatherSun ExposureRemote TerrainNight RunningExposed Ridgeline

Entry Timeline

Registration OpensDecember 15, 2025
Race DayRegistration DeadlineJuly 24, 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.

Videos from other Never Summer events

2020 Never Summer 100k - The Long Red Summer
2020 Never Summer 100k - The Long Red Summer
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Cameron Cross
FIRST 100K Ultra Marathon | My 2024 Never Summer 100K Experience | FULL RACE RECAP
FIRST 100K Ultra Marathon | My 2024 Never Summer 100K Experience | FULL RACE RECAP
Never Summer 100K
Mountain High Life•2024

Race reports from other Never Summer events

Never Summer 100K Race ReportNever Summer 100K
By Dandelion Dilluvio-Scott • 2024
2017 Never Summer 100KNever Summer 100K
By Ultra Kraut • 2017
Never Summer 100KNever Summer 100K
By Ben • 2018

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Register•July 24, 2026