50 miles of high-altitude Rainbow Trail running above 9,000 feet with a pacer from mile 35
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The Sangre de Cristo 50 Mile traverses 50.6 miles of Rainbow Trail singletrack entirely above 9,000 feet in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. With 10,700 feet of climbing and a 20-hour cutoff, runners tackle one of Colorado's most scenic wilderness-boundary routes in an uncompromising mountain environment. Crew support is limited to the start/finish at Music Meadows; pacers are allowed from Venable at mile 35. The race starts at 6 AM alongside the 50K field.
Experienced ultrarunners
Westcliffe, CO, United StatesSeptember 26, 2026
| Location | Mile | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 9,199 ft |
Music Pass Landmark | 4.3 | 11,394 ft |
Music Meadows 1 Aid Station | 8.6 | 9,199 ft |
Colony Creek 1 Aid Station | 15.2 | 9,826 ft |
Horn Creek 1 Aid Station | 23.9 | 9,147 ft |
Venable Aid Station | 29.5 | 9,062 ft |
Horn Creek 2 Aid Station | 35.1 | 9,147 ft |
Colony Creek 2 Aid Station | 44.0 | 9,826 ft |
Finish Finish | 50.6 | 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 weather in the Colorado Rockies can include rain, snow, and thunderstorms
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