COURSE INFORMATION

Unmatched for beauty, you'll agree that Durango is truly a runner's paradise.

The Trail Run Courses

Telgraph Trail 50K and the Horse Gulch Trail 25K.

Never flat, the Telegraph Trail System's singletrack features the area's first wagon roads and old communication lines; as well as breath-taking climbs and views of Durango and its mountain backdrop.

Elevation/Terrain: 6,510 to 7,200 feet; rolling, twisty singletrack, wagon roads and mining trails.

"The Telegraph Trail 50K (2003) was an ideal Championship course because while it offers suitable challenge to runners of all abilities, it is very “runable” so that top competitors can push themselves over the entire route. The scenery is superb and the field quickly loses sight of the fact that the race begins and ends in town because most of it feels remote, except for the views overlooking Durango."  Adam Chase , Running Times Magazine, Trail Editor.

Course Time Limit

25K - course open 4.5 hours: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

50K - course open 7 hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Course Support

All runs have complete support.  The Start and Finish will feature water and PowerAde.  Water and PowerAde will be at each Aid Station. Carbboom Energy Gel will be available along the course..

•  50K - 14 aid stations, 6 stops with CarbBoom Energy Gel and 1 feed station

•  25K - 7 aid stations, 1 stop with CarbBoom Energy Gel

The Road Run Courses

Durango Marathon and San Juan Mountains Half Marathon

Road Runs – these courses have been designed to be runner friendly—no killer hills here. Starting on Main Avenue you'll run along the Animas River Trail enjoying the fall beauty of Durango.

Course Time Limit

Half Marathon - course open 4.5 hours: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Marathon - course open 7 hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Course Support

Both races have complete support. The Start and Finish will feature water and PowerAde. Water and PowerAde will be available at each Aid Station. Carbboom Energy Gel will be available along the course.

•  Marathon - 25 aid stations, 4 stops with CarbBoom Energy Gel (miles 9, 17, 20 and 23)

•  Half marathon – 13 aid stations, 1 stop with CarbBoom Energy Gel (Mile 9)