Calarat Challenge Trail Running Festival
Saturday, August 30 – Sunday, August 31, 2025
Past event
5:00 PM MDT
Jamestown, Colorado
$28.19–$124.26 · 6 races
1km, 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable outdoor experience at the Calarat Challenge Trail Running Festival, taking place from Saturday, August 30 to Sunday, August 31, 2025, in the beautiful surroundings of Jamestown, Boulder. This exciting event kicks off with a fun-filled Saturday night featuring a 5K run, walk, or hike, along with a special KIDS 1K to get the little ones involved. The adventure continues on Sunday morning with thrilling trail races, including a challenging 1/2 marathon and a scenic 10K, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Cal-Wood Education Center and Balarat Outdoor Education Center.
Participants can enjoy a weekend of camaraderie, nature, and celebration with options for lodging or camping on Saturday night, plus a delicious pasta dinner. After conquering the trails, join in the after-race festivities, complete with food, beer, and live music, making it a perfect way to unwind and celebrate your achievements with family and friends. For parents, there's a Kid Adventure Time Program on Sunday morning, ensuring that your kids are entertained while you focus on your race. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with nature and fellow trail enthusiasts at the Calarat Challenge Trail Running Festival!
Participants can enjoy a weekend of camaraderie, nature, and celebration with options for lodging or camping on Saturday night, plus a delicious pasta dinner. After conquering the trails, join in the after-race festivities, complete with food, beer, and live music, making it a perfect way to unwind and celebrate your achievements with family and friends. For parents, there's a Kid Adventure Time Program on Sunday morning, ensuring that your kids are entertained while you focus on your race. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with nature and fellow trail enthusiasts at the Calarat Challenge Trail Running Festival!
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Races
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1/2 Marathon
Incl. $6.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closedSunday, Aug 31, 2025 (8:00 AM MDT)
$86.90
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10k
Incl. $5.21 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closedSunday, Aug 31, 2025 (8:45 AM MDT)
$60.21
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5k
Incl. $4.54 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closedSaturday, Aug 30, 2025 (5:15 PM MDT)
$49.54
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5k + 1/2 Marathon
Incl. $9.26 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closedSaturday, Aug 30, 2025 (5:15 PM MDT)
$124.26
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5k + 10k
Incl. $7.91 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closedSaturday, Aug 30, 2025 (5:15 PM MDT)
$102.91
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Kids 1k
Incl. $3.19 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closedSaturday, Aug 30, 2025 (5:00 PM MDT)
$28.19
Organiser's description
Join us Labor Day weekend for the Calarat Challenge Trail Running Festival. We start the festivities off on Saturday night with a 5K that you can run, walk or hike, and our KIDS 1K. Then on Sunday morning, we have the 1/2 MARATHON and 10K. All trail races start and finish at the Cal-Wood Education Center, and are run on a number of different trails throughout the beautiful private properties of Cal-Wood and Balarat Outdoor Education Center.
Cal-Wood Education Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing unique outdoor education experiences that inspire a greater appreciation for the natural world. They aim to offer enriching environmental education programs that foster a sense of wonder, responsibility, and stewardship in students of all ages, with a particular focus on including underrepresented and low-income communities.
Since their inception, Cal-Wood has been a beacon of hands-on learning and environmental advocacy. They proudly offer programs that immerse participants in the wonders of nature, from their summer camps to their year-round educational field trips, family camps, and workshops. Their dedicated team of educators work tirelessly to cultivate a deep connection between our visitors and the environment.
We have lodging or camping on Saturday night, as well as a great pasta dinner prepared. After the race, celebrate your accomplishment with your family, friends, and fellow participants at our after race party. We will have food, beer, and music, so come on up and enjoy everything Cal-wood has to offer.
If you are a parent participating in the Calarat Challenge Trail Running Festival, then consider our Kid Adventure Time Program on Sunday morning for 5 - 10 year olds. Cal-wood Instructors, will provide and supervise outdoor activities from 7:30 - 10:30AM, so that you can enjoy your race!
To add to the Cal-wood experience, the team at Cal-wood will now be taking direct bookings for lodging, meals and child supervision - _HERE https://www.calwood.org/calarat2025_.
* NO Dogs are permitted in the race OR on the property.
* There are NO race refunds.
Cal-Wood Education Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing unique outdoor education experiences that inspire a greater appreciation for the natural world. They aim to offer enriching environmental education programs that foster a sense of wonder, responsibility, and stewardship in students of all ages, with a particular focus on including underrepresented and low-income communities.
Since their inception, Cal-Wood has been a beacon of hands-on learning and environmental advocacy. They proudly offer programs that immerse participants in the wonders of nature, from their summer camps to their year-round educational field trips, family camps, and workshops. Their dedicated team of educators work tirelessly to cultivate a deep connection between our visitors and the environment.
We have lodging or camping on Saturday night, as well as a great pasta dinner prepared. After the race, celebrate your accomplishment with your family, friends, and fellow participants at our after race party. We will have food, beer, and music, so come on up and enjoy everything Cal-wood has to offer.
If you are a parent participating in the Calarat Challenge Trail Running Festival, then consider our Kid Adventure Time Program on Sunday morning for 5 - 10 year olds. Cal-wood Instructors, will provide and supervise outdoor activities from 7:30 - 10:30AM, so that you can enjoy your race!
To add to the Cal-wood experience, the team at Cal-wood will now be taking direct bookings for lodging, meals and child supervision - _HERE https://www.calwood.org/calarat2025_.
* NO Dogs are permitted in the race OR on the property.
* There are NO race refunds.
Location
2282 County Road 87, Jamestown, 80455, CO, United States
Calarat Challenge Trail Running Festival
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