59 miles of high-altitude Rainbow Trail singletrack in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains
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The Sangre de Cristo 100K covers 59 miles of the Rainbow Trail above 9,000 feet, with nearly 13,000 feet of climbing and a 24-hour window to finish. Runners start alongside the 100-mile field in the pre-dawn darkness from Music Meadows Ranch, navigating exposed ridgelines and forested singletrack as they work toward the 11,421-foot high point at Music Pass. Crew access is limited to the start/finish at Music Meadows; pacers are permitted from mile 29.
Experienced ultrarunners
Westcliffe, CO, United StatesSeptember 26, 2026
| Location | Mile | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 9,209 ft |
Music Pass Landmark | 4.3 | 11,407 ft |
Music Meadows 1 Aid Station | 8.6 | 9,219 ft |
Colony Creek 1 Aid Station | 15.2 | 9,833 ft |
Horn Creek 1 Aid Station | 24.0 | 9,150 ft |
Venable Aid Station | 29.6 | 9,065 ft |
Horn Creek 2 Aid Station | 35.3 | 9,150 ft |
Colony Creek 2 Aid Station | 44.0 | 9,833 ft |
Music Meadows 2 Aid Station | 50.6 | 9,219 ft |
Music Pass 2 Landmark | 54.9 | 11,407 ft |
Finish Finish | 59.2 | 9,199 ft |
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Tent camping, camper vans, rooftop tents, and limited space for camping trailers (under 12 feet in length) available at the start/finish area at Greenhorn/Music Meadows Ranch. Vehicle sleeping is free of charge. Tent camping requires a reserved space (purchase via RunSignUp). Nearby lodging in Westcliffe & Silvercliff (15 min), Walsenburg (1h 20m), Salida (1h 25m), and Pueblo (1h 30m).
Entire course above 9,000 ft with a high point of 11,421 ft
September mountain weather in Colorado can include rain, snow, and afternoon thunderstorms
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