10k at 10,000 Feet
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 6:00 AM MDT
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- Run
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At a glance
A challenging high-altitude trail run at 10,000 feet, featuring breathtaking scenery and significant elevation changes in Steamboat Springs, CO.
- Scenic
ScenicExperience the challenging 10k at 10,000 Feet, a trail run celebrated for its beautiful terrain and breathtaking scenery. Starting at 10,000 feet at the summit of Rabbit Ears Pass, this event was voted best 10k in Colorado by Colorado Runner Magazine in 2010. The course covers approximately 6.8 miles, beginning with an uphill climb on USFS dirt roads and two-track, then descending on single-track, and concluding on cross-country single-track. Expect about 1,200 feet of elevation gain and loss, offering a robust high-altitude running experience.
What to expect
- - A challenging trail experience at 10,000 feet with approximately 1,200 feet of elevation gain and loss.
- - The course includes USFS dirt roads, two-track, and single-track sections.
- - One aid station is available around 3.4 miles; bringing your own water is highly recommended.
From the organizer
Voted best 10k in the state of Colorado by Colorado Runner Magazine in 2010!
This is a challenging trail run with beautiful terrain and breathtaking scenery. The 10K race begins at 10,000 ft at the summit of Rabbit Ears Pass. The course begins by heading uphill on USFS dirt roads and 2 track, and then then heads downhill on single-track, ending on a cross country single-track. The total elevation gain and loss are about ~1,200 feet each.
*Although this race is listed as a 10k, the actual distance comes out to 6.8 miles. We will have one aid station on the course about 3.4 miles in (the 5k race option does not have an aid station). We HIGHLY recommend that you bring your own water.
