A 4,000-foot ascent to Gold Hill summit above the historic mining town of Telluride
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The Telluride Mountain Run Hill Climb is a new-for-2026 point-to-point ascent from historic Telluride to the summit of Gold Hill on the Telluride Ski Area. Beginning at Oak Street Plaza at 8,750 feet, the route climbs 4,000 feet in roughly 4.5 miles through ski runs, jeep roads, and alpine terrain to the 12,750-foot summit. Designed for runners and hikers alike, this event benefits the Telluride Mountain Club and finishes at an exposed alpine summit with sweeping views of the San Juan Mountains. Runners can descend via the free gondola or take a longer scenic hike through Bear Creek Basin.
Suitable for first-timers
Telluride, CO, United StatesAugust 23, 2026
Telluride Mountain Run Hill Climb is a point-to-point trail race in Telluride, CO, United States, held on August 23, 2026. The course covers 4.5 miles, climbs 4,000 ft, and has a 3h cutoff.
| Location | Mile | Elevation | Cutoff | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 8,770 ft | — | |
Finish Finish | 4.5 | 12,697 ft | 3h12:00 PM | 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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Summit finish at 12,750 ft; 3-hour time limit requires consistent effort at elevation
Afternoon thunderstorms common in August in the San Juans — all runners should summit before midday
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