Chili Chase
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM MDT
- Location Durango, Colorado
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of adventure and flavor at the Chili Chase on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in beautiful Durango, La Plata! This thrilling trail running event invites participants to tackle a scenic course of approximately 6.5 to 7 miles through the stunning Overend Mountain Park, featuring the challenging Hogsback trail.
But that's not all! After the exhilarating run, join in the fun at the Chili Cookoff, where culinary wizards can showcase their best chili recipes for a chance to win the coveted Chili Cookoff Champion Belt. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a chili aficionado, this event promises a fantastic day filled with outdoor excitement and delicious food. Don't miss out—mark your calendars and prepare for a spicy adventure! Registration for runners opens on August 1, 2026, so get ready to lace up your shoes and whip up that winning chili!
But that's not all! After the exhilarating run, join in the fun at the Chili Cookoff, where culinary wizards can showcase their best chili recipes for a chance to win the coveted Chili Cookoff Champion Belt. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a chili aficionado, this event promises a fantastic day filled with outdoor excitement and delicious food. Don't miss out—mark your calendars and prepare for a spicy adventure! Registration for runners opens on August 1, 2026, so get ready to lace up your shoes and whip up that winning chili!
Organiser's Description
An exhilarating day of trail running and delicious chili! Durango's only trail running event through Overend Mountain Park that starts with a trail run over Hogsback and ends with a Chili Cookoff! Presented by The Durango Running Club [https://www.durangorunningclub.org/] & Backcountry Experience [https://www.bcexp.com/], and benefitting The Good Food Collective [https://www.goodfoodcollective.org/].
Registration for runners opens Aug 1, 2026 for this ~6.5/7 mile spicy trail run and Chili Chefs can enter the cookoff for free!
To enter the chili cookoff email info@BCEXP.com and bring your best chili for a chance to go home with the Chili Cookoff Champion Belt.
Course map: here [https://trails.colorado.gov/routes/196551]
Registration for runners opens Aug 1, 2026 for this ~6.5/7 mile spicy trail run and Chili Chefs can enter the cookoff for free!
To enter the chili cookoff email info@BCEXP.com and bring your best chili for a chance to go home with the Chili Cookoff Champion Belt.
Course map: here [https://trails.colorado.gov/routes/196551]
Races
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Chili Chase
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 17th October 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
$43.40
OPENS 01 AUG
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1205 Camino Del Rio, Durango, 81301, CO, United States
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