Two loops, two directions — a Fort Collins foothills classic since 2012
Quad Rock 50 Mile takes place on May 09, 2026 in Bellvue, CO.
Quad Rock 50 Mile is 50 miles with 11,000 ft of elevation gain.
No — Quad Rock 50 Mile uses open registration; no lottery is required.
Yes, crew is allowed at Quad Rock 50 Mile. Sign in to Trailrace to see crew access for each aid station.
No, pacers are not allowed at Quad Rock 50 Mile.
Yes, Quad Rock 50 Mile allows drop bags.
Quad Rock 50 Mile has 12 aid stations along the course.
The overall cutoff for Quad Rock 50 Mile is 14h. Per-aid-station cutoffs are available to signed-in Trailrace members.
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Quad Rock 50 Mile sends runners on two back-to-back laps of a 25-mile course through Lory State Park and Horsetooth Mountain Park west of Fort Collins. The first loop runs clockwise; the second loop covers the same trails in reverse, making each half a unique experience. Expect 11,000 feet of climbing, 85% singletrack, exposed ridgelines with sweeping views east across the Great Plains to Nebraska and west to a towering Longs Peak, and a festive post-race gathering at Soldier Canyon.
Some ultra experience recommended
Bellvue, CO, United StatesMay 09, 2026
Moderate trail conditions with some technical sections
| Location | Mile | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
Soldier Canyon Start | 0.0 | 5,489 ft |
Towers Road Aid Station | 7.1 | 6,877 ft |
Horsetooth Trailhead Aid Station | 10.3 | 5,810 ft |
Towers Road Aid Station | 14.1 | 6,877 ft |
Arthur's Trailhead Aid Station | 17.5 | 5,617 ft |
Timber Aid Station | 21.8 | 6,654 ft |
Soldier Canyon Aid Station | 24.9 | 5,489 ft |
Timber Aid Station | 28.0 | 6,365 ft |
Arthur's Trailhead Aid Station | 32.3 | 5,617 ft |
Towers Road Aid Station | 35.7 | 6,877 ft |
Horsetooth Trailhead Aid Station | 39.5 | 5,810 ft |
Towers Road Aid Station | 42.7 | 6,877 ft |
Arthur's East Aid Station | 47.8 | 5,594 ft |
Soldier Canyon Finish | 50.1 | 5,469 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.
Backcountry campsites available within Lory State Park, each requiring a 2–3 mile hike from the trailhead. No overnight parking at the start/finish area. Nearest developed car camping is the KOA off Hwy 287/Poudre Canyon; campsites with facilities also at south end of Horsetooth Reservoir (~10 miles away, book early).
Early May on Colorado's Front Range brings a wide range of conditions. Race day temperatures typically start in the low 40s°F before the 5:30am start and warm to the mid-60s°F by midday. Afternoon thunderstorms are possible, particularly on the exposed Horsetooth ridgeline. Lingering mud and snowpack at higher elevations are not uncommon in early spring. Runners should carry a light layer for the pre-dawn miles and be prepared for rapidly changing mountain weather.
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