An Annual celebration
The CPTR Experience
Established in 1991, the race serves as a kick off celebration of Colorado trail running and provides a significant challenge of not only time but also physical and mental endurance. Offering two distance options - 25 miles and 50 miles - you pick your challenge.
Beginning and ending near the Arkansas River in Buena Vista, the course primarily follows single-track and jeep trails along part of the old historic Midland Railroad as well as through other scenic areas north and east of town. Encompassing great scenery and spectacular views, much of the course runs through lands managed by the National Forest Service and/or Bureau of Land Management.
Depending on the distance you choose, 25-milers do the loop once (clockwise) and the 50-milers do it twice (the second time around, counter-clockwise). The course starts at nearly 8,000 feet above sea level and is an up-and-down course with over 3,500 feet in elevation gain/drop on each loop!
Note: However, the Forest Service/Bureau of Land Management officials re-routed a portion of Trail. Because of this change, runners who signup for 25 miles will actually run 25.3 miles and runners who signup for 50 miles will actually run 50.6 miles.
All information is subject to change at the sole discretion of the Race Director. Including but not limited to changes based in whole or in part, on any public health orders, recommendations, guidelines or suggestions; changes may also be necessary due to any other unforeseen factors that may arise.
