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 - $107.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day at the 21st Annual Run Through Time Trail Marathon and Half Marathon on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the stunning town of Salida, Colorado! This exciting event features challenging courses that wind through dirt roads and hilly single tracks, offering breathtaking views of Salida and the picturesque Arkansas Valley. Participants can choose between the full marathon, half marathon, or a fun 2-mile run, with elevations ranging from 7,000 to 9,000 feet, making it a true adventure for running enthusiasts.
While registration for the half and full marathon is now closed, race day entries for the 2-mile run are available, cash only. With a time limit of 7.5 hours for the marathon and 5 hours for the half marathon, this event is perfect for runners of all abilities. The atmosphere is vibrant and community-focused, with prizes awarded to the top male and female finishers in each race and age group. Plus, all registered runners will receive custom race socks and enjoy a light hot meal at the finish line. Join us for this incredible event in Salida, where every step supports local charities, including Salida Mountain Trails and Chaffee County Search and Rescue-S
While registration for the half and full marathon is now closed, race day entries for the 2-mile run are available, cash only. With a time limit of 7.5 hours for the marathon and 5 hours for the half marathon, this event is perfect for runners of all abilities. The atmosphere is vibrant and community-focused, with prizes awarded to the top male and female finishers in each race and age group. Plus, all registered runners will receive custom race socks and enjoy a light hot meal at the finish line. Join us for this incredible event in Salida, where every step supports local charities, including Salida Mountain Trails and Chaffee County Search and Rescue-S
Organiser's Description
RACE RESULTS WILL BE UPDATED LIVE HERE [https://my.raceresult.com/387410/] THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
RUN THROUGH TIME UPDATES (3/12) - REGISTRATION FOR THE HALF AND FULL MARATHON IS NOW CLOSED. WE WILL TAKE RACE DAY ENTRIES FOR THE 2 MILE RUN - CASH ONLY. THIS HAS BEEN A VERY DRY WINTER, AND THE LOWER TRAILS OF THE MARATHON COURSE/ENTIRE HALF MARATHON COURSE ARE DRY AND ALMOST COMPLETELY FREE OF SNOW OR ICE. THERE IS SOME SNOW/ICE/MUD ON THE UPPER MARATHON COURSE, BUT MUCH LESS THAN NORMAL. THE HALF MARATHON IS COMPLETELY FULL AND MARATHON RUNNERS MAY NOT MOVE DOWN IN DISTANCE BETWEEN NOW AND RACE DAY. THE DEADLINE TO DEFER ENTRIES TO NEXT YEAR HAS PASSED. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE IN SALIDA VERY SOON!
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 8 years alone, over $40,000 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 rttsalida@gmail.com with any questions or if you are interested in sponsoring or volunteering at this event.
RUN THROUGH TIME UPDATES (3/12) - REGISTRATION FOR THE HALF AND FULL MARATHON IS NOW CLOSED. WE WILL TAKE RACE DAY ENTRIES FOR THE 2 MILE RUN - CASH ONLY. THIS HAS BEEN A VERY DRY WINTER, AND THE LOWER TRAILS OF THE MARATHON COURSE/ENTIRE HALF MARATHON COURSE ARE DRY AND ALMOST COMPLETELY FREE OF SNOW OR ICE. THERE IS SOME SNOW/ICE/MUD ON THE UPPER MARATHON COURSE, BUT MUCH LESS THAN NORMAL. THE HALF MARATHON IS COMPLETELY FULL AND MARATHON RUNNERS MAY NOT MOVE DOWN IN DISTANCE BETWEEN NOW AND RACE DAY. THE DEADLINE TO DEFER ENTRIES TO NEXT YEAR HAS PASSED. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE IN SALIDA VERY SOON!
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 8 years alone, over $40,000 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 rttsalida@gmail.com 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. $7.00 Fee
Sat 14th March 2026 (8:00AM MDT)
$107.00
CLOSEDThere 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. $6.10 Fee
Sat 14th March 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
$91.10
CLOSEDThe 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
CLOSEDThe 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
21st Annual Run Through Time Trail Marathon and Half Marathon
