Beas Knees Citizens' Race and National High School Trail Championships
- Date Sat 25th July 2026
- Time 7:20AM MDT
- Location Salida, Colorado
- Price $32.80
- Races 3 races
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Event summary
Join us for an exhilarating day of trail running at the Beas Knees Citizens' Race and the National High School Trail Championships on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in the stunning town of Salida, Chaffee, Colorado! This exciting event features the National High School Trail Championship (NHSTC), a challenging 5.4-mile course designed for high school athletes, including both 2026 graduates and incoming freshmen. Runners will navigate thrilling switchbacks, steep climbs, and rocky descents, showcasing their strength and finesse in the great outdoors.
But that's not all! The Beas Knees Citizens' Race invites trail enthusiasts of all levels to experience the same breathtaking 5.4-mile course earlier in the morning at 7:20 a.m. Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking to enjoy a fun challenge, the Beas Knees promises an unforgettable experience in the fresh mountain air. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of a vibrant running community in one of Colorado's most picturesque settings!
But that's not all! The Beas Knees Citizens' Race invites trail enthusiasts of all levels to experience the same breathtaking 5.4-mile course earlier in the morning at 7:20 a.m. Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking to enjoy a fun challenge, the Beas Knees promises an unforgettable experience in the fresh mountain air. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of a vibrant running community in one of Colorado's most picturesque settings!
Organiser's Description
The National High School Trail Championship (NHSTC) is a 5.4 mile trail race for high school athletes and includes 2026 high school graduates and incoming freshmen. The tenth running of the NHSTC will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Salida, Colorado. The race will feature switchbacks, climbs, descents and rocks to give athletes the opportunity to showcase their strength, finesse and trail running prowess.
Not an incoming high school freshman, an outgoing high school senior or somewhere in between? Not to worry. The Beas Knees, a citizens race, has you covered and will allow you to test your trail running on the very 5.4 mile course that will serve as the National High School Trail Championships later that morning. The Beas Knees will set off in the cool morning, mountain air at 7:20 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Not an incoming high school freshman, an outgoing high school senior or somewhere in between? Not to worry. The Beas Knees, a citizens race, has you covered and will allow you to test your trail running on the very 5.4 mile course that will serve as the National High School Trail Championships later that morning. The Beas Knees will set off in the cool morning, mountain air at 7:20 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
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Riverside Park, Salida, 81201, CO, United States
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