10k at 10,000 Feet
- Date Sun 6th September 2026
- Time 10:00AM MDT
- Location Steamboat Springs, Colorado
- Price $27.50 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating 10k at 10,000 Feet, taking place on Sunday, September 6, 2026, in the stunning Steamboat Springs, Routt. This acclaimed trail run, celebrated as the best 10k in Colorado by Colorado Runner Magazine, offers participants a unique challenge amidst breathtaking mountain scenery.
Starting at the summit of Rabbit Ears Pass, the race kicks off on uphill USFS dirt roads and two-track trails before transitioning to a thrilling downhill single-track finish. With a total elevation gain and loss of approximately 1,200 feet, this course promises an adventurous experience for runners of all levels. Although officially a 10k, the actual distance measures 6.8 miles. Be sure to hydrate, as there will be one aid station located about halfway through the course. Don’t miss the chance to embrace the beauty of Colorado while testing your limits at this unforgettable event!
Starting at the summit of Rabbit Ears Pass, the race kicks off on uphill USFS dirt roads and two-track trails before transitioning to a thrilling downhill single-track finish. With a total elevation gain and loss of approximately 1,200 feet, this course promises an adventurous experience for runners of all levels. Although officially a 10k, the actual distance measures 6.8 miles. Be sure to hydrate, as there will be one aid station located about halfway through the course. Don’t miss the chance to embrace the beauty of Colorado while testing your limits at this unforgettable event!
Organiser's Description
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.
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.
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Summit of the old Rabbit Ears Pass Road, Monument Parking lot, Steamboat Springs, 80487, CO, United States
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