Chili Chase
- Date Sat 16th October 2027
- Time 9:00AM MDT
- Location Durango, Colorado
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of trail running and savory flavors at the Chili Chase on Saturday, October 16, 2027! This unique event takes place in the stunning Overend Mountain Park in Durango, La Plata, where participants will tackle a challenging approximately 7-mile trail run featuring over 1,500 feet of elevation gain. Runners will enjoy a thrilling course that winds down the adventurous "Starwars" trail and the breathtaking front of "The HOG."
But the excitement doesn't stop at the finish line! After the race, join in the fun at the Chili Cookoff, where you can taste mouthwatering chili creations and vote for your favorite to help crown the ultimate champion. Whether you're a runner or a chili enthusiast, this event promises a day filled with community spirit, outdoor adventure, and delicious culinary delights. Registration opens on August 1, 2027, so mark your calendars and prepare for a spicy good time in Durango!
But the excitement doesn't stop at the finish line! After the race, join in the fun at the Chili Cookoff, where you can taste mouthwatering chili creations and vote for your favorite to help crown the ultimate champion. Whether you're a runner or a chili enthusiast, this event promises a day filled with community spirit, outdoor adventure, and delicious culinary delights. Registration opens on August 1, 2027, so mark your calendars and prepare for a spicy good time in Durango!
Organiser's Description
An exhilarating day of trail running and delicious chili! Durango's only trail running event that runs through Overend Mountain Park 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, 2027 for this ~7 mile spicy trail run with just over 1,500 ft of gain.
Spicy is in the name as well as on the trail. With a course heading down "Starwars" and the front of "The HOG" racers will have their fun cut out for them adventuring on Durango's backyard trails.
Note: the route for 2026 has been adjusted to avoid construction on Roosa Ave.
Awards will include shoes from Altra, packs from Osprey, SIS gels and lots of other goodies.
We will general bias towards mainly spot prizes, so come out and get some swag!
Or, if you're not a runner come out, taste the chilis, and vote to help crown (belt) the champion ($10 onsite).
Chili Chefs can enter the cookoff for free! To enter, 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/196548]
Registration for runners opens Aug 1, 2027 for this ~7 mile spicy trail run with just over 1,500 ft of gain.
Spicy is in the name as well as on the trail. With a course heading down "Starwars" and the front of "The HOG" racers will have their fun cut out for them adventuring on Durango's backyard trails.
Note: the route for 2026 has been adjusted to avoid construction on Roosa Ave.
Awards will include shoes from Altra, packs from Osprey, SIS gels and lots of other goodies.
We will general bias towards mainly spot prizes, so come out and get some swag!
Or, if you're not a runner come out, taste the chilis, and vote to help crown (belt) the champion ($10 onsite).
Chili Chefs can enter the cookoff for free! To enter, 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/196548]
Races
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Chili Chase
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 16th October 2027 (9:00AM MDT)
$32.80
OPENS 01 AUG 27
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