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
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 |
|---|---|---|
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 |
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 |
Red Mtn Pass Aid Station Aid Station | 42.0 | 11,138 ft |
Burro Bridge Aid Station Aid Station | 50.0 | 10,010 ft |
Ophir Aid Station Aid Station | 56.0 | 10,528 ft |
Finish Finish | 65.0 | 8,763 ft |
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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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