17 miles of Rainbow Trail singletrack on Sunday morning, including Music Pass at 11,421 ft
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The Sangre de Cristo 27K offers 17.2 miles of the Rainbow Trail on Sunday morning, starting at 9,193 feet and climbing to the 11,421-foot high point at Music Pass. With 4,800 feet of climbing in just 17 miles, this is a challenging high-altitude outing on one of Colorado's most scenic wilderness trails. The course features one on-course aid station and runs without crew or pacer support — a pure mountain experience to close out the festival weekend.
Some ultra experience recommended
Westcliffe, CO, United StatesSeptember 27, 2026
Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival 27K is an out-and-back trail race in Westcliffe, CO, United States, held on September 27, 2026. The course covers 17.2 miles, climbs 4,620 ft, and has an 8h cutoff.
| Location | Mile | Elevation | Cutoff | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Start / Music Meadows Start | 0.0 | 9,203 ft | — | |
Music Pass Checkpoint | 4.3 | 11,437 ft | — | |
Music Meadows 1 Aid Station | 8.6 | 9,203 ft | 4h30m12:30 PM | Drop Bags |
Music Pass Checkpoint | 12.9 | 11,437 ft | — | |
Finish / Music Meadows Finish | 17.2 | 9,206 ft | 8:00 AM | Drop Bags |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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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).
Course starts at 9,193 ft and reaches 11,421 ft at Music Pass
September mountain weather can include rain and afternoon thunderstorms
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