Christmas Mountain 5 Mile Run

  • Date Fri 28th November 2025
  • Time 10:00AM MST
  • Location Salida, Colorado
  • Price $11.60 - $38.10
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5 Mile, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join the festive excitement at the Christmas Mountain 5 Mile Run on Friday, November 28, 2025, in the charming town of Salida, Chaffee! This much-anticipated event kicks off Thanksgiving weekend with a scenic 5-mile race that starts and finishes at Riverside Park, offering a mostly flat course with just 160 feet of elevation gain. Runners of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate, making it a perfect family-friendly outing. The race begins at 10 AM, allowing plenty of time to enjoy the holiday before heading back to revel in the community spirit.

After the race, attendees can enjoy post-race snacks and drinks while preparing for the enchanting evening ahead, with the annual Christmas Mountain parade starting at 6 PM, followed by a spectacular fireworks display. This event not only promotes health and fitness but also supports the Chaffee County Community Foundation, with prize money awarded to top finishers. Whether you're competing in the 5-mile event or the 1-mile fun run, this is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the season with friends, family, and fellow runners in the heart of Salida!

Organiser's Description

2024 RACE RESULTS ARE AVAILABLE HERE. [https://christmasmountainrun.itsyourrace.com/Awards.aspx?id=15569&y=2024&eid=131899&g=A&amin=0&amax=199]



Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend and the lighting of Christmas Mountain in Salida with a 5 mile and 1 mile race! The 5 mile course begins and ends by Riverside Park in downtown Salida. Race course is very scenic and mostly flat (around 160 feet of elevation gain) and takes place on city and county roads and gravel or concrete pedestrian paths. This event is designed for all runners, and we encourage all ages and abilities to come out! Packet pickup, post race drinks and snacks, and awards will also take place in Riverside Park in downtown Salida.



Race begins at 10am, giving participants time to sleep in after Thanksgiving, and then relax with friends and family before heading back to downtown Salida for the lighting of Christmas Mountain. Festivities in town associated with this event include the annual Christmas Mountain parade, beginning at 6pm, followed by fireworks. This is one of Salida's biggest and most celebratory nights each year.



The goals of this event are to encourage health, fitness, fun, and community connection around the Thanksgiving holiday; to offer another competitive racing opportunity in Chaffee County; and to raise money during the holiday season for the Chaffee County Community Foundation. Prize money will be offered to the top finishers: top 3 M/F overall ($150/$100/$75), along with the first place M/F masters runner ($100).



There will also be a one mile run, which will begin at approximately 10:05am. Participants will run down Sackett Avenue, turn around after 1/2 mile, and head back to the finish line. This race will be timed, all competitors will receive a participant ribbon, and post race snacks are included.



For more information or if you're interested in sponsoring or volunteering at this event, please contact Kristy Falcon at [email protected].

Races

  • Christmas Mountain 5 Mile Run

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

    Fri 28th November 2025 (10:00AM MST)

    $38.10

    OPENS SOON
    Registration for this event incudes custom race socks, chip timing, a race sticker, post race snacks, and awards for the top overall finishers plus the top 3 in each 10 year age group. Please note that dogs and strollers are not allowed in the 5 mile race. This is due to insurance reasons, plus the fact that this race takes place on potentially icy and narrow gravel paths by the Arkansas River and on Colorado Parks and Wildlife land.
  • Christmas Mountain 1 Mile Run

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Fri 28th November 2025 (10:05AM MST)

    $11.60

    OPENS SOON
    Registration for this event includes chip timing, a finisher ribbon, and post race snacks. Leashed dogs and strollers are allowed in the one mile run!

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Location

210 East Sackett Avenue, Salida, 81201, CO, United States

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