21st Annual Run Through Time Trail Marathon and Half Marathon
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 8:00AM MDT
- Location Salida, Colorado
- Price $16.90 - $85.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of running at the 21st Annual Run Through Time Trail Marathon and Half Marathon, taking place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the stunning backdrop of Salida, Colorado! This exhilarating event features a challenging marathon, a scenic half marathon, and a fun 2-mile run, all set against the breathtaking views of the Arkansas Valley. Runners will traverse dirt and jeep roads as well as narrow, hilly single tracks, with elevations ranging from 7,000 to 9,000 feet. With a 7.5-hour limit for the marathon and a 5-hour limit for the half marathon, participants can enjoy the thrill of the race without any crews or pacers.
This year, the event is limited to 500 participants combined for both the marathon and half marathon, ensuring an intimate and supportive atmosphere. All registered runners will receive custom race socks, and prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each race, as well as the top three finishers in each 10-year age group. Runners can look forward to a hearty hot meal at the finish line and a free kids' 400-meter run in Riverside Park. Join us for a fantastic
This year, the event is limited to 500 participants combined for both the marathon and half marathon, ensuring an intimate and supportive atmosphere. All registered runners will receive custom race socks, and prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each race, as well as the top three finishers in each 10-year age group. Runners can look forward to a hearty hot meal at the finish line and a free kids' 400-meter run in Riverside Park. Join us for a fantastic
Organiser's Description
REGISTRATION FOR THE 21ST ANNUAL RUN THROUGH TIME WILL OPEN ON NOVEMBER 1.
The 21st Annual Run Through Time Marathon, Half Marathon, and 2 Mile Run will take place on Saturday, March 14, in Salida, CO. These beautiful, challenging courses are run on dirt/jeep roads and narrow, hilly single track with fantastic views of Salida and the Arkansas Valley. Elevations range from 7000-9000 feet. Foot travel only. There is a 7 1/2 hour time limit for the marathon, and a 5 hour time limit for the half marathon. No crews or pacers on either course. Prizes will be awarded to the top three M/F in each race and top three F/M in each 10 year age group. A light hot meal will be available at the finish for contestants. All registered runners will receive custom race socks. There is a 500 person combined limit for the half marathon and full marathon (split mostly evenly between the two events).
Race takes place on the Arkansas Hills Trail System, BLM and Forest Service land, and Chaffee County and City of Salida roads and property. Donations from proceeds from this event will be made to Salida Mountain Trails and Chaffee County Search and Rescue-South (over the last 16 years, over $66,000 from race proceeds has been donated). We greatly appreciate their support of this event, and their contributions to the Chaffee County community in general!
There will also be a 2 mile run (first 2 dirt road miles of the marathon and half marathon course), and a free kids 400 meter run, which will take place in Riverside Park. Please contact Kristy Falcon at [email protected] with any questions or if you are interested in sponsoring or volunteering at this event.
The 21st Annual Run Through Time Marathon, Half Marathon, and 2 Mile Run will take place on Saturday, March 14, in Salida, CO. These beautiful, challenging courses are run on dirt/jeep roads and narrow, hilly single track with fantastic views of Salida and the Arkansas Valley. Elevations range from 7000-9000 feet. Foot travel only. There is a 7 1/2 hour time limit for the marathon, and a 5 hour time limit for the half marathon. No crews or pacers on either course. Prizes will be awarded to the top three M/F in each race and top three F/M in each 10 year age group. A light hot meal will be available at the finish for contestants. All registered runners will receive custom race socks. There is a 500 person combined limit for the half marathon and full marathon (split mostly evenly between the two events).
Race takes place on the Arkansas Hills Trail System, BLM and Forest Service land, and Chaffee County and City of Salida roads and property. Donations from proceeds from this event will be made to Salida Mountain Trails and Chaffee County Search and Rescue-South (over the last 16 years, over $66,000 from race proceeds has been donated). We greatly appreciate their support of this event, and their contributions to the Chaffee County community in general!
There will also be a 2 mile run (first 2 dirt road miles of the marathon and half marathon course), and a free kids 400 meter run, which will take place in Riverside Park. Please contact Kristy Falcon at [email protected] with any questions or if you are interested in sponsoring or volunteering at this event.
Races
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A Run Through Time Trail Marathon
Incl. $5.80 Fee
Sat 14th March 2026 (8:00AM MDT)
$85.80
OPENS 01 NOVThere is a 7 1/2 hour time cutoff for this event. The marathon course has approximately 4k feet of elevation gain/loss with a mixture of single track trails, and dirt and jeep roads. High point of the course is 9k feet, and low point is 7k feet. Custom race socks, a light post race meal, and awards are included with the entry fee. There is a 250 person participant limit. Please do not register for this event unless your intention is to race the marathon, and please understand that you may not be able to switch down to the half marathon if that event is already full when you register. -
A Run Through Time Trail Half Marathon
Incl. $4.90 Fee
Sat 14th March 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
$69.90
OPENS 01 NOVThe half marathon course has approximately 2k feet of elevation gain/loss and consists of a majority of single track trails, with the remainder on dirt and jeep roads. High point of the course is 7,850 feet, and low point is 7k feet. Custom race socks, a light post race meal, and awards are included with the entry fee. There is a 5 hour time cutoff and a 250 person participant limit for this event. -
A Run Through Time 2 Mile Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 14th March 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
$16.90
OPENS 01 NOVThe 2 mile run begins with the half marathon runners, completing the same 2 mile (majority) dirt road loop. Course begins and ends at the same location. Custom race socks are included in the race entry fee. There are no awards or post race food for the 2 mile run. There is no participant limit for this event, and no time limit either, although the intention of this event is as a run, not a walk.
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210 East Sackett Avenue, Salida, 81201, CO, United States
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