6th Annual Skidola: Telluride's Winter Uphill Race

  • Date Fri 13th March 2026
  • Time 5:30PM MDT
  • Location Telluride, Colorado
  • Price $43.40
  • Races 4 races

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating winter adventure at the 6th Annual Skidola: Telluride's Winter Uphill Race on Friday, March 13, 2026! Set against the stunning backdrop of the San Juan Mountains, this exciting uphill race invites participants to traverse from the Town of Telluride to the breathtaking San Sophia Ridge. Whether you're a seasoned racer or just looking to enjoy an outdoor challenge, you can choose to compete with microspikes, snowshoes, skis, or splitboards.

The race is designed for everyone, including families seeking a fun day out! Participants will receive fantastic Skidola swag, and prizes will be awarded for the top male and female finishers, as well as for the best costume and the middle-place racer. Additionally, join us for the Pies for PI Silent Auction from 4:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., where you can bid on delicious pies to support avalanche education in the region. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in a thrilling event while benefiting a great cause—mark your calendars and be part of the Skidola experience!

Organiser's Description

The Telluride Foundation, in partnership with the Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund (PI Avy Fund), is hosting the sixth annual Skidola, Tellurides winter uphill race, on Friday, March 13th. The Skidola is an open-registration, on-snow uphill race from the Town of Telluride to the San Sophia Ridge. Racers can compete using microspikes, snowshoes, skis, or splitboards.

All racers will receive Skidola swag, and prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers, best costume, and middle-place racer. This is a family-friendly race, welcoming both competitive racers and those who just want to have fun!

All proceeds benefit the PI Avy Fund and its mission to expand avalanche education and backcountry user awareness in the San Juan Mountains.

A huge thank you to our sponsors: Jagged Edge, Alpine Bank, Disco Swell, Home Loan Insurance, a Division of Mountain West, Telluride Center for Dentistry, & Telluride Properties Forbes

Bib Pick Up
Thursday, March 12th 3 - 6 p.m. at Jagged Edge (223 E. Colorado Ave, Telluride, CO 81435)
Friday, March 13th 4 - 5:30 p.m. at Oak Street Plaza (250 San Juan Ave, Telluride, CO 81435)

Skidola Schedule
4 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Race Bib Pick up at Oak
4:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Pies for PI Silent Auction, donate or bid on delicious pies for an excellent cause.
5:30 p.m. The Skidola Race begins!
6:45 p.m. Awards in front of Oak Patio
7 p.m. Race Timing ends

Races

  • Men on Skis/Splitboards With Skins

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & Skidola Beanies

    Fri 13th March 2026 (5:30PM MDT)

    $43.40

  • Women on Skis/Splitboards With Skins

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & Skidola Beanies

    Fri 13th March 2026 (5:30PM MDT)

    $43.40

  • Men on Microspikes/Snowshoes

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & Skidola Beanies

    Fri 13th March 2026 (5:30PM MDT)

    $43.40

  • Women on Microspikes/Snowshoes

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & Skidola Beanies

    Fri 13th March 2026 (5:30PM MDT)

    $43.40

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250 San Juan Avenue, Telluride, 81435, CO, United States

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