Beulah Challenge and OverIt Series
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM MDT
- Location Beulah, Colorado
- Price $23.25 - $203.15
- Races 6 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Beulah Challenge and OverIt Series on Saturday, September 19, 2026! Set in the picturesque Beulah Valley of Pueblo, Colorado, this annual event invites runners of all ages to participate in a 5K and 10K race, with both events starting at 9:00 A.M. and 9:15 A.M., respectively. This year, in light of the Aspen Acres Fire, the half-marathon has been canceled, but the spirit of community remains strong as 20% of all proceeds will go towards recovery efforts for the Beulah area.
Runners will get to experience the breathtaking scenery of Beulah as they navigate the charming gravel and paved roads. The start and finish lines are conveniently located at the local school, making it easy for participants and spectators alike to join in the fun. With discounted registration for young runners aged 17 and under, the Beulah Challenge is the perfect opportunity to embrace the fresh mountain air while supporting a great cause. Don’t miss out on this exciting event in a beautiful historic setting!
Runners will get to experience the breathtaking scenery of Beulah as they navigate the charming gravel and paved roads. The start and finish lines are conveniently located at the local school, making it easy for participants and spectators alike to join in the fun. With discounted registration for young runners aged 17 and under, the Beulah Challenge is the perfect opportunity to embrace the fresh mountain air while supporting a great cause. Don’t miss out on this exciting event in a beautiful historic setting!
Organiser's Description
RACE START TIMES:]
* DUE TO THE ASPEN ACRES FIRE, WE HAVE CANCELED THE HALF MARATHON THIS YEAR.
* 10K - 9:00 A.M.
* 5K - 9:15 A.M.
This year, the Beulah Challenge is giving 20% of all proceeds to the recovery and restoration effort for Beulah after the Aspen Acres Fire.
The Beulah Challenge, which started in 1996, is a 5K, 10K, and half-marathon run near Beulah, a small southern Colorado community located in the spectacular Beulah Valley nestled in the Wet Mountains. Start and finish for all races is at the school, 8734 School House Ln, Beulah, CO 81023. The 5K and 10K courses take you around the scenic gravel and paved roads of Beulah. The half-marathon course runs through the Beulah Valley and the iconic Pueblo Mountain Park on hiking trails. Run the Beulah Challenge and enjoy fresh mountain air in this beautiful historic area!
Runners 17 years old and younger may register for the 5K or 10K at the discounted price of $15.
Half-marathoners may want to consider running the Over It SOCO Race Series, which consists of the Beulah Challenge half-marathon, the Rim to Rim Royal Gorge half-marathon, and the Rock Canyon half-marathon. Click here [https://runsignup.com/Race/BeulahChallenge/Page-26] for more information.
RACE DIRECTOR: AARON ZIMOLA, AARONZIMOLA@GMAIL.COM
* DUE TO THE ASPEN ACRES FIRE, WE HAVE CANCELED THE HALF MARATHON THIS YEAR.
* 10K - 9:00 A.M.
* 5K - 9:15 A.M.
This year, the Beulah Challenge is giving 20% of all proceeds to the recovery and restoration effort for Beulah after the Aspen Acres Fire.
The Beulah Challenge, which started in 1996, is a 5K, 10K, and half-marathon run near Beulah, a small southern Colorado community located in the spectacular Beulah Valley nestled in the Wet Mountains. Start and finish for all races is at the school, 8734 School House Ln, Beulah, CO 81023. The 5K and 10K courses take you around the scenic gravel and paved roads of Beulah. The half-marathon course runs through the Beulah Valley and the iconic Pueblo Mountain Park on hiking trails. Run the Beulah Challenge and enjoy fresh mountain air in this beautiful historic area!
Runners 17 years old and younger may register for the 5K or 10K at the discounted price of $15.
Half-marathoners may want to consider running the Over It SOCO Race Series, which consists of the Beulah Challenge half-marathon, the Rim to Rim Royal Gorge half-marathon, and the Rock Canyon half-marathon. Click here [https://runsignup.com/Race/BeulahChallenge/Page-26] for more information.
RACE DIRECTOR: AARON ZIMOLA, AARONZIMOLA@GMAIL.COM
Races
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Half-Marathon
Incl. $6.25 Fee & Race Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:00AM MDT)
$81.25
An EPIC course for sure! Combining the 5K and 10K courses and the trail system in the Pueblo Mountain Park, we have designed a mix of pavement, dirt roads, and single-track mountain trails. Starting elevation is 6320 feet with a peak elevation of 7300 feet. The lowest elevation is 6220. This is also the first half marathon of the OverIt Series. Next race is R2R in the Royal Gorge on October 4th then the final half is the Rock Canyon Half on December 7th. -
10k
Incl. $4.25 Fee & Race Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
$44.25
This amazing course heads to the northern section of the Beulah Valley and turns back south following the 5K course through Beulah. The course is 85% on pavement and 15% on dirt road. The starting elevation is 6320 with a peak elevation of 6500 feet. The lowest elevation is 6220. -
10K - Age 17 & Under
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Race Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
$23.25
This amazing course heads to the northern section of the Beulah Valley and turns back south following the 5K course through Beulah. The course is 85% on pavement and 15% on dirt road. The starting elevation is 6320 with a peak elevation of 6500 feet. The lowest elevation is 6220. -
5k
Incl. $4.25 Fee & Race Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:15AM MDT)
$44.25
This beautiful course is through the heart of the Beulah Valley. The course is mostly on pavement except for a short section on dirt road. The starting elevation is 6320 feet with a peak at 6470 feet. Overall elevation gain 240 feet. -
5K - Age 17 & Under
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Race Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:15AM MDT)
$23.25
This beautiful course is through the heart of the Beulah Valley. The course is mostly on pavement except for a short section on dirt road. The starting elevation is 6320 feet with a peak at 6470 feet. Overall elevation gain 240 feet. -
Over It Race Series-Beulah Trail Half, R2R Trail Half, and Rock Canyon Half
Incl. $13.15 Fee & Race Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:00AM MDT)
$203.15
Trail runners of all ages and abilities will enjoy this exciting new series, which features a beautiful half marathon in Beulah, CO, a a trail half marathon throughout the foothills surrounding the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park on October 3rd. Then the final half is the Rock Canyon Half on December 7th. Register for the Series and earn your spot as one of the 'Over It-Achievers'! We think you'll love these incredible courses, which feature views of Southern Colorado's most scenic and iconic vistas. Series participants will receive a medal along with the standard swag give-a-ways at each race. Also the top three male and female combination time finishers will be recognized. By signing up for all three, you get a savings of $30!
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