Race Details

Join us in celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Collegiate Peaks Trail Run! This milestone marks over three decades of breathtaking trails, challenging races, and a vibrant community of outdoor enthusiasts. We invite you to commemorate this special occasion with us as we honor our history and look forward to new adventures. Whether you're a seasoned participant or a first-time runner, your involvement is key to making this anniversary memorable. Embrace the spirit of the trail and help us make the 35th edition of CPTR an unforgettable experience!

Some of the things participants can anticipate include:

  • Unique finisher medallion with lanyard

  • Post race lunch

  • Complimentary race / runner photos

  • Newly enhanced chip timing / finish line experience – including such things as announced individual names as finishing, arches, banners, music, LARGE race clock, and personalized runner results

  • Eddyline Beer Garden w/2 complimentary drink tickets per runner

  • Well marked course

  • Course safety monitoring & communications (including tracking of 50 milers during their second loops)

  • Well supplied aid stations

  • Great volunteers

AND SO MUCH MORE -  ALL TO PROVIDE A GREAT RUNNER OVERALL EXPERIENCE !!!!

Additional tools to help you prepare for and run the race:

From 2004 thru 2015, the course was an accurate 25 miles in each direction.  The Forest Service/Bureau of Land Management officials re-routed a portion.  The course is now a 25.3 mile loop.  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.  The 50-milers have to  finish the first loop by 12:15pm in order to be allowed to continue.  Final cutoff time for ALL runners is 6:30pm.  Should weather or other events necessitate changes to final aid station placements, intermediate aid-station cut-off times may be altered.  Our goal is to provide information about any changes to runners as soon as possible and in as efficient a manner as possible.  Of course, any known changes will be discussed at the pre-race meeting.  50-milers are allowed to “drop out” at the turnaround and become 25-mile runners.

Course Map - UPDATED

Course Elevations

Fueling Station Distances

Course Directions

In addition to the topo map, gpx files and pdf, we strive to maintain what we consider to be a VERY WELL MARKED course – marked literally “by trail runners for trail runners.”  All forms of directions are provided for either you over-achievers who want to come down before the race for “recon/training” runs and/or for those masochists among you who might want to revisit the scene of the crime sometime after the race!

Fueling Stations

Each fueling station will offer, at a minimum, water, Tailwinds energy/hydration mix, and a variety of food (sweet, salty, etc.). All runners should carry extra water-carry capacity (bottles, bladders, etc.).

ALSO NOTE: CPTR fueling stations are CUP-FREE – SO, runners will need to carry their own drink receptacles/containers (water bottles, collapsible cups, etc.).  As has been the case at races thru-out the U.S. and abroad, this decision was made recognizing changes in runners’ race practices and preferences as well as in recognition of environmental impacts. 

Please respect the beautiful countryside that you will be passing through and LEAVE NO TRACE. Do not leave litter anywhere other than in clearly marked trash receptacles.  Trash cans will be provided at each fueling station.  Please discard all trash (wrappers, tissues, etc.) before continuing on the course.  If you decide to continue onward taking food or drink with you, and/or are carrying your own supplies, please hold onto your trash until you reach the next fueling station.

Each fueling station is also supplied with minor first aid kits for runners (i.e., Vaseline, hydrogen peroxide, duct tape.).  In case of injury or emergency, there is coordinated communication amongst fueling stations and centralized personnel at the Community Center.  If you suffer an injury, head to the nearest fueling station.  If that is not possible, please sit tight and ask a passing runner to alert race personnel as to your location and needs.  PLEASE DO NOT EXIT THE COURSE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES WITHOUT ASSISTANCE, GUIDANCE, AND KNOWLEDGE OF A RACE OFFICIAL.  50-milers are tracked/monitored on their second loop from fuel station to fuel station and the course is swept in conjunction with each cutoff (See Cutoff Times in EVENT SCHEDULE).  While we hope that all starters do finish, most of the course is fairly readily accessible, allowing for assistance off the course as needed.

Race Rules

Maybe "icky", but there are some rules that are intended to ensure a safe, beneficial, and enjoyable experience for everyone.  In general, it is our intent that all runners operate under their own efforts without outside aid (other than that provided by race volunteers through the official fuel stations).

Crews, bicycles, pacers, supply "stashing," "mechanical" assistance (e.g., trekking poles), and other forms of assistance are strictly prohibited.  (See one exception below).  There are no provisions for drop bags via aid stations on the course.  We advise all runners to carry extra food, water, and warm clothing.  While this is the "Banana Belt," conditions on Race Day can be, and often are, "iffy" and ever-changing.  In addition, while even the race director loves nothing better than running our local trails with his dogs (4 !!), it is the case that dogs (and all pets/companions) are strictly prohibited from the race.

Violations of these rules may be cause for a respective runner being DQ’d. 

There are two notable exceptions to prohibitions against aid/assistance that apply to the 50-milers. They may take assistance at the halfway/turnaround point where they may access their own drop bags, receive help in re-supplying, changing clothes, etc. In addition, trekking poles will be permitted for 50 milers only and only on their second loop.

Race volunteers will be directing traffic on the morning of the race.  50 milers will be directed to a special area most conducive to their needs.  All attendees please follow volunteer or posted parking directives.

BIB NUMBERS/TIMING CHIPS MUST BE CLEARLY VISIBLE ON THE FRONT OF EACH RUNNER AT ALL TIMES DURING THE RACE, EVEN IF THE WEATHER GETS COLD AND YOU NEED TO ADD CLOTHING!

Registration & Fees

Race Day is May 3, 2025 and registration opens on December 1, 2024.  Registration will be limited to a combined total of 325 entrants and, will close at or before midnight Thursday, April 24, 2025.  That is, registration will close the earlier of reaching 325 combined registrations or Thursday, April 24, 2025.

Register early because space is expected to be extremely limited and may close at any time.  Also, note that fees increase over time.
 

2025 Fees (subject to change)

As an all volunteer, all net proceeds are directed to supporting the needs and well being of youth in our community.

FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE & SUBSTITUTIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED

Each registered runner has a choice of:

A classic unisex, long sleeve t-shirt. The t-shirt is a great technical/wicking shirt that feels like cotton and is perfect for all kinds of conditions, from early morning spring chills to warming sunny trails (and even serve well as ‘off season’ sleepwear).  Shirts come in the following unisex sizes:  (XS, S, M, L, and XL)  Additional shirts may not be available on race day.

or

A non-structured, performance hat in black with contrasting graphic. One size fits all.

You can purchase extra shirts and hats, as well as a tumbler when you register on UltraSignup. Limited quantities may be available the day of the race.