A new 65-mile tour of Telluride's highest passes with 22,500 feet of gain across 32 hours
Other trail races within 61 miles
The Telluride Mountain Run 65 Mile is a brand-new ultra-distance event debuting in 2026, offering a comprehensive tour of the high terrain surrounding Telluride. The first half mirrors the 40-mile course, including the infamous 'Mile and a Half of Sky' above 13,000 feet and the 13,500-foot summit of Telluride Peak. The second half explores entirely new territory, traversing Black Bear Pass, Brooklyn Pass, Ophir Pass, and Oscar's Pass before a final descent through Wasatch Basin and Bear Creek. Runners cross above 13,000 feet three times and above 12,000 feet seven additional times, spending the vast majority of this 32-hour event well above 10,000 feet. A mandatory pre-race safety meeting is held at 5pm on Friday, August 21.
Recommended for seasoned ultrarunners
Telluride, CO, United StatesAugust 22, 2026
Telluride Mountain Run 65 Mile is a loop trail race in Telluride, CO, United States, held on August 22, 2026. The course covers 65 miles, climbs 22,500 ft, and has a 32h cutoff.
Must meet custom qualifier requirements within the qualification window
Application-based entry requiring demonstration of technical mountain ultra experience. Applicants must show experience in 40+ mile mountain races with significant vertical gain (e.g., TMR 40-Mile, Ouray 50) or challenging 100-mile mountain races (e.g., Hardrock, High Lonesome, Crazy Mountain). Personal mountain runs demonstrating distance, vertical gain, and technical terrain also accepted. Pre-registrations reviewed in order received; accepted or denied within a few days of submission. Mandatory safety meeting at 5pm Friday August 21.
| Location | Mile | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Pacers | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Town Park Start/Finish Start | 0.0 | 8,763 ft | — | |||
Tomboy Aid Station Aid Station | 10.4 | 11,512 ft | — | |||
Oak Street Aid Station Aid Station | 17.0 | 8,750 ft | — | Crew | Drop Bags | |
Prospect Aid Station Aid Station | 21.7 | 11,161 ft | — | |||
Gold Hill Aid Station Aid Station | 25.8 | 12,175 ft | — | |||
Bridal Veil Aid Station Aid Station | 35.0 | 10,302 ft | — | CrewHike in | Pacers | Drop Bags |
Red Mtn Pass Aid Station Aid Station | 42.0 | 11,138 ft | — | Crew | Pacers | |
Burro Bridge Aid Station Aid Station | 50.0 | 10,010 ft | — | Crew | Pacers | |
Ophir Aid Station Aid Station | 56.0 | 10,528 ft | — | CrewHike in | Pacers | Drop Bags |
Finish Finish | 65.0 | 8,763 ft | 32h2:00 PM +1 |
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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Course reaches 13,500 ft at Telluride Peak; spends the vast majority of 32 hours above 10,000 ft
Afternoon thunderstorms common in August in the San Juans; multiple exposed ridgeline crossings
Nighttime temps drop sharply at altitude; mandatory waterproof jacket and warm layers required
No required gear specified
No recommended gear specified
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