Colorado 2A Region 4
- Date Fri 23rd October 2026
- Time 10:00AM MDT
- Location Mancos, Colorado
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of cross country racing at the Colorado 2A Region 4 event on Friday, October 23, 2026, held in the picturesque Mancos, Montezuma. This exciting competition will feature varsity races for both girls and boys, with the girls kicking off at 10:00 am, followed by the boys at 10:45 am. Athletes will have the chance to showcase their skills on a scenic course through the stunning San Juan National Forest, with a combination of dirt roads and old logging trails.
Following the races, awards will be presented to honor the top 15 individual runners and the top 2 teams, who will receive plaques for their outstanding performances. Not only will the top 4 teams and top 15 individuals earn awards, but they will also qualify for the prestigious 2A Colorado Cross Country State Championships in Colorado Springs. With accommodations available in nearby Cortez and Durango, along with a variety of dining options in Mancos, this event promises to be a fantastic experience for athletes, coaches, and spectators alike. Don’t miss out on this thrilling celebration of cross country running!
Following the races, awards will be presented to honor the top 15 individual runners and the top 2 teams, who will receive plaques for their outstanding performances. Not only will the top 4 teams and top 15 individuals earn awards, but they will also qualify for the prestigious 2A Colorado Cross Country State Championships in Colorado Springs. With accommodations available in nearby Cortez and Durango, along with a variety of dining options in Mancos, this event promises to be a fantastic experience for athletes, coaches, and spectators alike. Don’t miss out on this thrilling celebration of cross country running!
Organiser's Description
Coaches' Meeting - 9:30 am
Varsity Girls - 10:00 am
Varsity Boys - 10:45 am
Awards: Awards will be after the boys' race. The top 15 individuals will get individual awards and the top 2 teams will receive plaques. The Top 4 Teams and the Top 15 individuals in these two races will qualify for the 2A Colorado Cross Country State Championships in Colorado Springs. Teams can run up to 8 runners with the top 4 comprising the team score.
Cost: $150 per school or $15 per runner
Course Preview: Our home meet, the Chicken Creek Challenge, on October 10th will be a preview of this course. We have made course adjustments to our normal course. This course is in the San Juan National Forest and is open to course run-throughs at any time. The first 400 meters of the course is on a dirt road with the rest on old logging and forest roads.
Accommodations: There is one motel, the Mesa Verde Motel, in Mancos. However, there are plenty of hotels in Cortez (30 minutes from the course) and Durango (40 minutes from the course). There are plenty of restaurant options in Mancos, Cortez and Durango.
Directions: Chicken Creek Area
Written Directions: To get to the course from Mancos: Turn North onto Highway 184 toward Dolores. Two and a half miles up Highway 184, turn right onto County Road 40 (Millwood Road). DO NOT TURN ONTO CHICKEN CREEK ROAD (CR 41) AS THIS WILL TAKE YOU TO THE BACK OF THE COURSE. Follow CR 40 until you see the San Juan National Forest sign (about two and a half miles). The parking will be on along the road outside of the course.
Questions: Mancos Coach - Brady Archer at barcher@mancosre6.edu or 970-533-9143 or Mancos AD - Louis Horton at lhorton@mancosre6.edu or 970-533-7748
Varsity Girls - 10:00 am
Varsity Boys - 10:45 am
Awards: Awards will be after the boys' race. The top 15 individuals will get individual awards and the top 2 teams will receive plaques. The Top 4 Teams and the Top 15 individuals in these two races will qualify for the 2A Colorado Cross Country State Championships in Colorado Springs. Teams can run up to 8 runners with the top 4 comprising the team score.
Cost: $150 per school or $15 per runner
Course Preview: Our home meet, the Chicken Creek Challenge, on October 10th will be a preview of this course. We have made course adjustments to our normal course. This course is in the San Juan National Forest and is open to course run-throughs at any time. The first 400 meters of the course is on a dirt road with the rest on old logging and forest roads.
Accommodations: There is one motel, the Mesa Verde Motel, in Mancos. However, there are plenty of hotels in Cortez (30 minutes from the course) and Durango (40 minutes from the course). There are plenty of restaurant options in Mancos, Cortez and Durango.
Directions: Chicken Creek Area
Written Directions: To get to the course from Mancos: Turn North onto Highway 184 toward Dolores. Two and a half miles up Highway 184, turn right onto County Road 40 (Millwood Road). DO NOT TURN ONTO CHICKEN CREEK ROAD (CR 41) AS THIS WILL TAKE YOU TO THE BACK OF THE COURSE. Follow CR 40 until you see the San Juan National Forest sign (about two and a half miles). The parking will be on along the road outside of the course.
Questions: Mancos Coach - Brady Archer at barcher@mancosre6.edu or 970-533-9143 or Mancos AD - Louis Horton at lhorton@mancosre6.edu or 970-533-7748
Races
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High School Girls
Fri 23rd October 2026 (10:00AM MDT)
Free
CLOSED -
High School Boys
Fri 23rd October 2026 (10:45AM MDT)
Free
CLOSED
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