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

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Event summary

Get ready for a thrilling adventure at the 6th Annual Skidola, Telluride's Winter Uphill Race, taking place on Friday, March 13th, 2026, in the picturesque San Miguel County. This exciting event invites participants of all skill levels to race uphill from the charming Town of Telluride to the stunning San Sophia Ridge. Whether you choose to tackle the course using microspikes, snowshoes, skis, or splitboards, you're in for an unforgettable experience surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery.

As a family-friendly event, the Skidola promises fun for everyone! All racers will receive fantastic Skidola swag, and there are prizes for the top male and female finishers, the best costume, and even the middle-place racer. Plus, by participating, you'll be supporting the important mission of the Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund, which focuses on enhancing avalanche education and backcountry awareness in the San Juan Mountains. Don't forget to join in on the festivities, including a silent auction for delicious pies, and make sure to pick up your race bib on March 12th or the day of the race. Mark your calendars for this exhilarating event and get ready to make unforgettable memories in Telluride!

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, Community Banks of Colorado, Alpine Club.

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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Location

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

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