About the Fox on the Run
5M & 10M Trail Races
July 20, 2024
Race Description
The Fox on the Run is a 10-mile and a 5-mile trail race that starts and finishes near the Turkey Springs Guard Station. The 5-mile race course follows the single-track loop of the Turkey Springs Trail (301) around the Turkey Springs Guard Station. The 10-mile race course follows the 5-mile race course but adds an out-and-back loop on the Turkey Springs Trail, Newt Jack Road, and the Park Avenue trail. You'll enjoy a few tasty climbs and some fun downhill descents with amazing views of Pagosa Peak.
Directions to Start/Finish Line
From Highway 160, travel north on Piedra Road (CR 600) for 6 1/2 miles and turn left onto Turkey Springs Road (USFS Road 629). Travel 3 1/4 miles and turn right onto USFS Road 629.B. The Start/Finish Line is 0.3 miles up 629.B.
Packet Pickup
Runners can pick up their packets the day of the race near the start/finish line from 7 am - 7:45 am.
Race Morning Schedule
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Packet Pickup: 7 am - 7:45 am
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Race Start: 8 am
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Awards and Giveaways: 11:00 am
Course Map
Click here for the 5 mile race course map and here for the 10 mile race course map.
Registration
Click on this link to register at UltraSignup: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=113889
About the Turkey Springs Showdown
10K & Half Marathon Trail Races
August 10, 2024
Race Description
The Turkey Springs Showdown is a 10k and Half Marathon trail race that starts and finishes at the Turkey Springs Guard Station (FS Road 629.B). The race course follows the single track of the Gopher trail, Aspen Run trail, Newt Jack trail, Catamount Trail, and Park Avenue Trail. Both courses are very runnable with some rolling terrain - perfect for setting PR's!
Directions to Start/Finish Line
From Highway 160, travel north on Piedra Road (CR 600) for 6 1/2 miles and turn left onto Turkey Springs Road (USFS Road 629). Travel 3 1/4 miles and turn right onto USFS Road 629.B. The Start/Finish Line is 0.3 miles up 629.B.
Packet Pickup
Runners can pick up their packets the day of the race near the start/finish line from 7 am - 7:45 am.
Race Morning Schedule
Packet Pickup: 7 am - 7:45 am
Race Start: 8:00 am for the Half Marathon and 8:15 am for the 10k
Awards and Giveaways: 1:00 pm
Course Map
Click here for the 10k course map and here for the half marathon course map.
Registration
Click on this link to register on UltraSignup: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=114027
About the Alberta Peak Challenge
4M & 12M Trail Races
September 7, 2024
Race Description
The Alberta Peak Challenge is a 4-mile and 12-mile trail race that starts and finishes at the base area of Wolf Creek Ski Area. The race course follows the gravel roads, double-track and single-track trails within and around the ski area boundary including portions of the Continental Divide and Treasure Mountain trails. Bring your climbing legs as both races have a significant amount of elevation gain at high altitudes.
Directions to Start/Finish Line
From Highway 160, travel north on Piedra Road for 1.25 miles to Cloman Blvd. Turn right on Cloman Blvd and drive for about 1.5 miles to where Cloman Blvd dead ends at the Cloman Park parking lot.
Packet Pickup
Runners can pick up their packets the day of the race near the start/finish line from 7 am - 7:45 am.
Race Morning Schedule
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Packet Pickup: 7 am - 7:45 am
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Race Start: 8 am for the 12M and 8:10 am for the 4M
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Awards and Giveaways: 12:00 pm
Course Map
The 4M race course map can be found here:
https://fatmap.com/routeid/3637003/alberta-peak-challenge-4m
The 12M race course map can be found here:
https://fatmap.com/routeid/3638531/alberta-peak-challenge-12m
Registration
You can register on UltraSignup here: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=114029